Litigation Paralegal – Family Law

Litigation Paralegal – Family Law
Collin County, TX (In-Office, 5 Days/Week)

We are a well-established family law firm in Collin County seeking an experienced Litigation Paralegal to support a busy practice. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment and takes ownership of their work while supporting attorneys at a high level.

What You’ll Do

• Draft pleadings, motions, orders, discovery requests/responses, briefs, affidavits, and sworn inventories
• Prepare trial and hearing binders, exhibits, and supporting materials
• Organize and maintain case files, exhibits, and discovery indexes (both electronic and paper)
• Manage attorney calendars, including court settings, deadlines, and meetings
• E-file court documents and ensure accuracy and timeliness
• Assist in case preparation, including summarizing transcripts, gathering facts, and conducting research
• Communicate with clients, courts, opposing counsel, and other parties
• Coordinate logistics for hearings, trials, and case-related activities
• Prepare, proofread, and process legal documents such as subpoenas and pretrial agreements

What They’re Looking For

• 3+ years of litigation paralegal experience
• Family law experience strongly preferred; civil litigation backgrounds also considered
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines and priorities
• High attention to detail and accountability
• Comfortable working closely with attorneys and acting as a gatekeeper
• Team-oriented with a proactive, self-starter mindset
• Strong communication skills and client-facing professionalism

Your Responsibilities

• Draft pleadings, motions, discovery, and correspondence
• Manage case files from intake through resolution
• Maintain calendars and monitor deadlines
• Communicate professionally with clients, opposing counsel, and court personnel
• Assist with discovery, document organization, and trial preparation
• Schedule hearings, mediations, depositions, and client meetings
• Perform legal research as needed
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with attorneys and staff

What Success Looks Like

• Seamless partnership with attorneys
• Strong ownership of deadlines, case flow, and deliverables
• Ability to anticipate needs and keep cases moving forward without constant direction

Compensation & Benefits

· Salary: (Commensurate with experience)

· Discretionary Quarterly Bonuses

• Employee Medical Insurance paid 100% by employer
• Dental, Vision, Term Life, Short Term and Long Term Disability, etc. coverage available at employee’s expense
• Paid Time Off
• 10 +/- additional days off annually via Holiday Closures
• Profit Sharing
• Professional, team-oriented work environment

Qualified candidates should submit a résumé and a brief cover letter describing their relevant experience.

Experience:

• Family Law / Civil Litigation Paralegal: 3 years (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Frisco, TX 75034 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Profit sharing
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person