Family Law Paralegal jobs in United States
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Boutique Recruiting · 5 hours ago

Family Law Paralegal

Boutique Recruiting is representing a well-respected North Dallas Family Law Firm seeking a Family Law Paralegal. This role involves managing a busy portfolio of high-end family law matters, drafting pleadings, and ensuring clients feel supported throughout the legal process.

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Responsibilities

Manage 50 - 60 active family law cases from open to close
Draft pleadings, discovery, correspondence, and court-ready documents
Maintain calendars, deadlines, hearings and court requirements with zero misses
Communicate professionally with clients, opposing counsel and court personnel
Organize and maintain accurate, up-to-date case files and supporting materials
Prepare attorneys for hearings, trials and mediations
Log time accurately in the firm’s case/time management system
Follow up proactively with attorneys to keep matters moving forward

Qualification

Family law litigation experienceTexas family law procedureLegal time-entry systemsCommunication skillsCompassionate under stressUrgency in workBachelor's degreeBoard Certification in Family LawSelf-starter

Required

5 - 7 years of family law litigation experience including drafting + calendaring
Strong working knowledge of Texas family law procedure
Tech-savvy with experience using legal time-entry or case management systems
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to stay composed and compassionate when clients are stressed
Self-starter who anticipates needs, owns priorities and delivers without handholding
Able to work with urgency and shift demands as needed

Preferred

Board Certification in Family Law
Bachelor's degree

Benefits

Discretionary bonus based on personal + firm performance
100% employer-paid employee medical benefits
Hybrid work options
Strong team culture that is collaborative, supportive and fun
Stability

Company

Boutique Recruiting

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