Family Law Paralegal

Albin Oldner Law is looking for an experienced paralegal to join our dynamic family law section. Our firm provides comprehensive family law solutions for high net worth divorce cases, high conflict contested custody matters, pre-marital and post-marital property agreements, protective orders and modifications. We focus on helping the parties find peaceful resolutions, emphasizing the importance of mediation and settlement in achieving satisfactory outcomes for all parties involved, while always maintaining courtroom readiness.

We are seeking candidates who will uphold our compassionate, personalized approach while delivering expert legal guidance for our clients. We embrace innovative practices and uphold values focused on our client’s well-being.

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Qualifications

Minimum 3 years’ experience as a Family Law Paralegal in Texas and 5 years as a paralegal
Board certification in Family Law through the Texas Board of Legal Specialization a plus but not required
Working knowledge of legal terminology, procedural statutes, standing orders, evidentiary rules and local rules for the counties in which the attorneys in the office practice law
Proven ability to work with a variety of Courts and often difficult opposing counsels
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and Adobe
Proficiency in E-File Texas
Proficiency in Westlaw is a plus
Proficiency in Centerbase is a plus

Responsibilities

Prepare and draft legal documents including but not limited to, pleadings, discovery requests and responses, subpoenas, and correspondence.
Coordinate and schedule hearings, trials, depositions, mediations, meetings, and phone conferences with the client, opposing counsel/party, experts, and the courts.
Maintain attorney calendars for hearings, trials, depositions, mediations, deadlines, meetings, phone conferences and other appointments.
Prepare notebooks, including exhibits, for hearings, trials, depositions, mediations, and other appointments.
Prepare documents for filing and/or e-filing with the court.
Review, analyze and organize documents received from the clients, opposing counsel/party, experts, court personnel, and others.
Prepare, process, and organize incoming and outgoing responsive discovery documents.
Keep client filing current and organized.
Communicate with clients, opposing counsel/party, experts, mediators, court personnel, and others in various forms both written and verbal, including but not limited to letters, emails, in-person, and telephone calls.

Work Hours

Office hours are 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Monday – Friday. We provide one day a week as a work remote/at home if needed and as coordinated with the supervising attorney.

Resume submissions can be sent to
resumes@albinoldnerlaw.com

214-225-4325

Family Law Paralegal

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