The Tessmer Law Firm is growing!
Tessmer Law Firm is looking for an experienced Family Law Paralegal to join our team.
We are seeking someone who understands that family law is more than paperwork. Our clients are often dealing with significant life changes and difficult circumstances, and we need a paralegal who can combine strong legal knowledge, exceptional organization, attention to detail, and genuine compassion for our clients.
The ideal candidate is a self-starter who can confidently manage the day-to-day demands of a busy family-law practice, anticipate attorney needs, communicate professionally with clients, and take ownership of their work.
If you have family-law experience, enjoy being part of a collaborative legal team, and take pride in doing things the right way, we would love to meet you.
About the Position
Our legal team is highly collaborative and operates in a fast-paced environment where organization, communication, and follow-through are essential.
The Family Law Paralegal will work closely with attorneys and clients on a variety of matters, including divorce, child custody, child support, modifications, enforcement actions, property division, and military divorce matters.
Responsibilities may include:
- Assist attorneys with managing family-law cases from intake through resolution
- Prepare and draft pleadings, motions, discovery, correspondence, proposed orders, and other legal documents
- Prepare and organize discovery responses and document productions
- Assist with client intake and gathering relevant case information
- Communicate professionally and effectively with clients regarding case status and requested information
- Maintain accurate and organized electronic and physical case files
- Monitor deadlines, hearings, discovery responses, and other important case dates
- Coordinate hearings, mediations, depositions, and meetings
- Assist attorneys with hearing and trial preparation
- Organize exhibits, evidence, discovery, and trial notebooks
- Conduct legal and factual research as requested by attorneys
- Prepare case summaries, timelines, and other materials to assist attorneys with case strategy
- Assist with e-filing and other court-related filings
- Communicate with opposing counsel, court staff, experts, and other professionals as directed
- Track outstanding tasks and proactively follow up to ensure deadlines are met
- Provide general administrative and litigation support to the legal team
- Maintain strict confidentiality and exercise sound judgment when handling sensitive client information
What We Are Looking For
The ideal candidate will have:
- Prior experience as a family-law paralegal
- Strong knowledge of Texas family-law procedures and terminology
- Experience assisting with contested and uncontested family-law matters
- Experience with discovery, pleadings, hearings, mediations, and trial preparation
- Strong organizational and time-management skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Exceptional attention to detail
- Ability to manage multiple cases and competing deadlines
- Ability to work independently while also being a strong team player
- Professional and confident communication with clients and legal professionals
- Strong computer and technology skills
- A strong work ethic and willingness to take ownership of responsibilities
- A willingness to ask questions, learn, and continually improve
Technology Skills
Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Word and Outlook, is expected. Experience with case-management software, document-management systems, e-filing platforms, and other legal technology is strongly preferred.
The Tessmer Law Firm Culture
At Tessmer Law Firm, we believe that our people are our greatest asset.
We maintain an open-door culture where team members are encouraged to ask questions, share ideas, and identify ways to improve our processes. We believe that the best legal teams are built on communication, accountability, mutual respect, and a willingness to help one another.
We want our paralegals to be more than task-completers. We want them to understand their cases, anticipate what the attorney and client will need next, and take pride in being an integral part of the legal team.
Family law can be challenging, but it can also be incredibly rewarding. The work you do here has a direct and meaningful impact on our clients and their families.
What Can You Expect at Tessmer Law Firm?
We offer a professional, supportive, and team-oriented work environment with opportunities to grow your legal career.
Benefits and perks include:
- Competitive compensation
- Bonus opportunities
- 401(k) and retirement plan
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Continuing education opportunities
- In-house gym
- In-house restaurant
- Annual company retreats
- Collaborative and supportive work environment
- Opportunities for advancement and professional growth
Ready to Join Our Team?
If you are an experienced family-law paralegal who takes pride in your work, enjoys working with clients and attorneys, and wants to be part of a growing and collaborative firm, we want to hear from you!
You are more than just a number. Your case is more than just a job. We value every individual that crosses our path, and we aim to provide the best outcome for every case. Tessmer Law Firm, PLLC is owned and operated by Heather Clement Tessmer, attorney at law. She has over 20 years of experience practicing law. Heather graduated from St. Mary’s University Law School and began her career as an attorney in 1999. In 2001, she relocated with her family to San Angelo, Texas, where she opened her own office. In 2005, Heather moved back to the San Antonio area, opening her first office in Fair Oaks Ranch, Texas. Since 2005, Tessmer Law Firm has continuously grown and is now headquartered at the Northwest Center building in San Antonio, Texas.
Heather wanted to create a law firm that made every client feel like family. She has put an end to the stereotypical view of a lawyer and law firm. By adopting an inclusive, diverse, female-led, compassionate, and strong environment, Heather changed the lives of her employees, peers, and clients. Known for her edgy “Ever Argue With A Woman?” ad campaign, Heather offers legal services statewide and is board certified in Family Law. Tessmer Law Firm, PLLC will be your forever firm, assisting you through all facets of family law, estate planning, personal injury, and so much more!