Paralegal

Modern Family Law is a rapidly expanding national law firm specializing in Family Law, and they are seeking a hybrid Family Law Paralegal to join their Dallas, TX office. This role is critical in maintaining excellence in client service by balancing legal expertise, client advocacy, and collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Handle a variety of family law cases, including divorce, child custody, and property division
• Thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment while managing multiple competing responsibilities
• Demonstrate exceptional attention to detail and outstanding communication skills in both written and verbal interactions
• Work collaboratively with attorneys and support staff, ensuring collective success and efficiency in case management

Skills

• Exceptional writing skills
• Proficiency in e-filing with county courts
• Strong verbal communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Organizational skills
• Ability to interact professionally with clients, attorneys, and court staff
• Demonstrated ability to manage a variety of family law cases while maintaining high-quality legal work
• Skilled in e-filing with county court systems
• High attention to detail and accuracy in preparing legal documents and filings
• Ability to handle multiple cases simultaneously
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Collaborative mindset with a focus on teamwork and supporting collective success
• Proactive problem-solver, with the ability to stay composed and organized when subject to tight deadlines
• 1-6 years of experience in family law preferred, but other legal experience will be considered
• Experience working with multiple attorneys in a law firm setting

Benefits

• Full-time employees are eligible for health insurance with an optional Flexible Spending Account or a Health Savings Account, short-term disability, long-term disability, dental insurance, vision care, life insurance, 401(k) Retirement, vacation, sick time, and an employee assistance program to support the personal wellness needs of our employees.
• Additional voluntary programs are available, including voluntary accident insurance, voluntary life, voluntary disability, voluntary long-term care, voluntary critical illness and cancer insurance, and pet insurance.
• In some markets, commuter and transit benefit programs are available.
• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Short Term & Long Term Disability
• Training & Development
• Work from Anywhere -- eligible after 6 months.

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