Paralegal (Litigation & Family)
- $60,000 - $80,000
- Fort Worth, TX
Trusted, long-standing full-service Texas law firm seeks a skilled paralegal with family law experience to join the team!
A bit about us:
100+ year law firm with a fantastic reputation and 50+ Attorneys across Texas. Regional Full Service Law Firm comprised of talented Attorneys with a Family-like atmosphere! Great Team, great benefits, and compensation!! Ability to really grow with the company!
Why join us?
- Nice benefits, 401(k)
- Health/Dental insurance/Vision
- Flexible spending account & Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Paid Parking
Job Details
We are seeking a highly experienced Litigation Paralegal to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in litigation support within a law firm environment. Family law experience is a significant plus. This role requires excellent organizational, research, and drafting skills, as well as the ability to manage competing deadlines in a fast-paced setting.
Key Responsibilities:
Skills & Qualifications:
**This position is in-office**
Key Responsibilities:
- Support attorneys with all aspects of case preparation and management
- Draft, review, and finalize legal documents, including pleadings, motions, subpoenas, affidavits, and discovery materials
- Assist in preparing family law documents such as divorce decrees, custody agreements, and prenuptial agreements
- Calendar deadlines, court dates, and manage case logistics
- Conduct legal research and compile supporting case materials
- Interview clients and summarize key information
- Help explain legal terminology and case processes to clients
Skills & Qualifications:
- Minimum 3 years of law firm paralegal experience (litigation required; family law a plus)
- Proficient in drafting legal documents across various litigation phases
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple deadlines simultaneously
- Strong computer skills and familiarity with legal software/databases
- Paralegal Associate’s Degree or Paralegal Certificate required
**This position is in-office**
Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.
Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.