Senior Paralegal – Family Law

Law Office of Bryan Fagan
  • Houston, Texas
    30+ days ago

    Job Description

    Description


    Elevate Your Impact: Join Texas’s Premier Family Law Team

    At the Law Office of Bryan Fagan, we don’t just offer jobs; we provide a platform for elite legal professionals to architect the litigation process. We are expanding rapidly across Texas and are seeking a Senior Paralegal who is ready to manage a sophisticated caseload within a firm that prioritizes your professional trajectory and work-life balance.
    About Us:
    The Law Office of Bryan Fagan is a firm that excels in family, estate planning & probate, and criminal law matters. We have (11) offices in Texas: (2) offices in Houston (Corporate and River Oaks,) and (1) office in Atascocita, Humble, Kingwood, The Woodlands, Austin, Dallas, San Antonio, Fort Worth, and Humble.
    In this role, you aren’t just supporting—you are an integral part of our mission to guide families through life's most important transitions. We provide a structured environment where specialized administrative teams handle non-legal tasks, empowering you to focus exclusively on high-level case management and trial preparation.

    Enjoy Your Total Rewards Package!
    • Competitive Pay: Based on years of experience
    • Paid Time Off!
    • Earn up to $35K More: We offer an attractive billable hour bonus plan, paid out every 2 weeks!
    • Affordable Medical, Dental, and Vision plans
    • Also, Short/Long Term Disability Life Insurance and Voluntary Term Life Insurance
    • An outstanding 401K (5% Match!)





    Key Responsibilities


    Your Role in Our Mission
    As a Senior Paralegal, you will hit the ground running, managing complex matters from intake through final decree. Your responsibilities will include:

    • Drafting complex pleadings and discovery documents.
    • Managing extensive financial discovery, including tracing separate property funds and investment account analysis.
    • Systematically preparing attorneys for contested evidentiary hearings and final trials by creating trial binders, witness lists, and exhibit summaries.
    • Coordinating with forensic accountants, appraisers, and other expert witnesses.
    • Providing expert strategies and maintaining strong client relationships throughout the litigation process.

    Skills, Knowledge and Expertise


    What you will bring to the role:
    • A minimum of 7+ years of family law experience in Texas; 10+ years of experience is most preferred.  A paralegal board certification is a strong plus.
    • You will have an Associate’s degree or Certificate in Paralegal Studies or a Bachelor’s degree in a related field. In lieu of education, we will accept 10+ years of exact experience in TX.
    • Excellent typing skills and computer literacy, including a solid understanding MS Office and or Google Suite applications.
    • Proficiency on Clio and TxDoc OR similar software.
    • Demonstrate proficiency to focus on details, handle multiple tasks, and remain highly organized.
    • Excellent verbal/written communication and interpersonal skills.
    • Professional demeanor and positive communicator.

    Benefits


    Enjoy Your Total Rewards Package!
    • Competitive Pay: Based on years of experience
    • Paid Time Off!
    • Earn up to $35K More: We offer an attractive billable hour bonus plan, paid out every 2 weeks!
    • Affordable Medical, Dental, and Vision plans
    • Also, Short/Long Term Disability Life Insurance and Voluntary Term Life Insurance
    • An outstanding 401K (5% Match!)
    Equal Opportunity Statement:
    We recognize that diverse experiences, perspectives and backgrounds enable us to be an even stronger company and workplace. Not only will you be welcome here, your unique thoughts and opinions will be encouraged, celebrated and deeply valued.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationHouston, Texas

    Skills

    • Case Managementunmatched
    • Communication Skillsunmatched
    • Computer Skillsunmatched
    • Criminal Lawunmatched
    • Customer Relationsunmatched
    • Dental Insuranceunmatched
    • Develop and Maintain Customersunmatched
    • Establish Prioritiesunmatched
    • Estate Planningunmatched
    • Family Lawunmatched
    • Family Planningunmatched
    • Financial Managementunmatched
    • Forensic Accountingunmatched
    • Google Appsunmatched
    • Interpersonal Skillsunmatched
    • Investment Analysisunmatched
    • Investment Fundsunmatched
    • Legalunmatched
    • Litigationunmatched
    • Microsoft Officeunmatched
    • Multitaskingunmatched
    • Organizational Skillsunmatched
    • Paralegalunmatched
    • Presentation/Verbal Skillsunmatched
    • Probateunmatched
    • Typingunmatched
    • Vision Planunmatched
    • Writing Skillsunmatched

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