Job Description

Paralegal – Family Law

Department: Legal

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Abilene

Compensation: $50,000 - $75,000 / year

Description

Focus on the Strategy, Not the Search.

The Law Office of Bryan Fagan specializes in family law, estate planning & probate, and criminal defense. We operate 16 locations across Texas—including two offices in Houston (Corporate and The Heights) and individual locations in Abilene, Atascocita, Austin, Dallas, El Paso, Fort Worth, Galveston, Humble, Kingwood, Richmond, Rockwall, San Antonio, The Woodlands, and Victoria—with additional expansion planned!

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. Behind every criminal defense case, there's someone keeping it all together — the discovery, the deadlines, the client who's scared and needs a steady voice between hearings. That's this job.

What You’ll Do

Our paralegal teams are the backbone of our advocacy and client service. In this Family Law role, you’ll leverage your expertise to keep cases moving smoothly while supporting clients through some of the most challenging moments of their lives.

• Manage the full lifecycle of Texas family law matters (divorce, custody, support, modifications, and related issues) from contract through resolution.
• Draft, format, and proofread pleadings, motions, orders, discovery, and correspondence with a high degree of accuracy and attention to local rules.
• Prepare and respond to discovery, including organizing, indexing, and summarizing financial and other sensitive documents.
• Coordinate and file documents via e‑filing and in person as needed, ensuring strict compliance with court rules, deadlines, and standing orders.
• Maintain and update case calendars, including hearings, deadlines, mediations, and client meetings, and proactively flag upcoming obligations for attorneys.
• Prepare hearing and trial materials, including notebooks, exhibit lists, witness lists, and demonstrative exhibits.
• Communicate with clients, courts, and opposing counsel in a professional, empathetic, and timely manner, keeping clients informed on case status.
• Organize and maintain electronic and physical case files so they are accurate, complete, and easy for the team to navigate.
• Assist with drafting and filing temporary orders, agreed orders, and final decrees, ensuring they accurately reflect negotiated terms.
• Collaborate closely with attorneys and other team members to support case strategy, improve processes, and move matters forward efficiently.

What We’re Looking For

• Experience: At least 2+ years of dedicated Texas Family Law experience as a paralegal.
• Technical Mastery: Proficiency in E-Filing across various state court portals and staying current with local rules.
• Software Expert: Fluent in Clio/MyCase, Google Suite, and modern document management systems.
• Ethical Anchor: A professional who understands the line between legal information and legal advice and remains calm under the pressure of emotionally charged litigation.
• Team Leader: A self-starter capable of providing mentorship and contributing to a collaborative team culture.

What You’ll Get

We value our paralegal team as the backbone of our firm and compensate accordingly. We offer a "Big Law" structure with a "Boutique" focus on people.

• Competitive Earnings: A base salary commensurate with experience plus earn up to $35K more with our attractive billable hour bonus plan, paid out every paycheck!
• Essentials: 401(k) with up to 5% company match, medical/dental/vision, and full benefits.
• Real Balance: PTO, company holidays, and an earned hybrid option designed to protect your work-life balance and mental health.
• Real Support: You focus on the strategy; our marketing and administrative engine handles the rest.

Why the Law Office of Bryan Fagan?

We’ve spent over a decade building a reputation for excellence in Texas. Here, your skills are respected, your support is guaranteed, and your mission is clear: providing elite legal representation without the burnout of business development.

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.