Family Law Paralegal

Family Law Paralegal

LOCATION: Arlington (South of I-20) | Onsite

COMPENSATION & SCHEDULE

• $65,000+ annually (Based on Experience)
• Direct Hire
• Monday-Friday
• 8:00 AM-5:00 PM or 8:30 AM-5:30 PM
• No weekends

ROLE IMPACT

Are you an experienced Family Law Paralegal who can hit the ground running? Join a collaborative, client-focused law firm where you'll support a dedicated Family Law Attorney and make a meaningful impact during some of your clients' most important life events. You'll manage an active caseload of approximately 60-80 family law matters while balancing client communication, case management, and legal drafting in a fast-paced, supportive environment.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Draft family law pleadings, petitions, motions, discovery, divorce decrees, child custody modifications, child support documents, adoption paperwork, mediation materials, and other court filings.
• Manage an active family law caseload while monitoring deadlines, attorney calendars, hearings, mediations, depositions, and court requirements.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients by providing updates, answering questions, collecting payments, and delivering exceptional customer service throughout the legal process.
• Prepare and review discovery responses, interrogatories, requests for production, disclosure statements, and supporting documentation.
• Maintain accurate case files and collaborate with attorneys and staff to keep cases moving efficiently.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Required: At least 3 years of recent Family Law Paralegal experience supporting family law attorneys. Candidates without family law experience cannot be considered.
• Proven ability to independently draft a wide range of family law documents with minimal supervision while successfully managing a busy caseload.
• Excellent communication, organization, and client relationship skills with the ability to prioritize multiple deadlines in a fast-paced legal environment.

CORE TOOLS & SYSTEMS

• Needles Case Management Software (preferred)
• Microsoft Office Suite
• Legal calendaring and document management systems

PREFERRED SKILLS

• Experience handling divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, mediation, enforcement actions, and other Texas family law matters.
• Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus.
• Detail-oriented, organized, and professional Family Law Paralegal who enjoys building strong client relationships in a collaborative office environment.

WHY JOIN THIS FIRM?

• Direct Hire opportunity with an established family law practice.
• No evenings or weekends.
• Meaningful work supporting clients through important life transitions.
• Opportunity to make an immediate impact using your family law expertise.

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