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About the Role
Modern Family Law is a national family law firm seeking a Family Law Paralegal for its Austin, TX office. This role involves direct work with attorneys on divorce, child custody, property division, and support matters, offering a hands-on caseload and significant client interaction.
Responsibilities
- Carry a caseload of family law matters from hire through resolution, working alongside multiple attorneys.
- Draft and prepare filings such as Petitions, Summons, Case Information Sheets, Notices and Entries of Appearance, and Notices of Withdrawal and Motions to Withdraw.
- E-file documents with county court systems and track case status through system portals.
- Manage deadlines, including calendars, filing dates, and court requirements.
- Communicate with clients, answer questions, and provide follow-ups.
- Maintain organized and accurate case files.
- Collaborate with attorneys as a colleague, proactively communicating case status and upcoming needs.
Requirements
- Family law experience required.
- Ability to draft cleanly.
- Ability to hold a deadline.
- Ability to communicate with upset clients.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
- Proficiency in e-filing with all major county court systems.
- Experience supporting multiple attorneys in a law firm setting.
- Demonstrated ability to capture all billable work accurately, contemporaneously, efficiently, and ethically using clear, client-appropriate narratives.
- High attention to detail.
- Composure to stay organized when multiple matters require attention simultaneously.
- Collaborative instinct.
- Ability to learn new tools quickly.
- Qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records will be considered.
Skills
- Family Law
- Case Management
- Legal Drafting
- E-filing
- Client Communication
- Time Management
- Organization
- Attention to Detail
- Collaboration
- Adaptability
- Coachable
- Ethical Billing
- NetDocuments
- Salesforce
- TimeSolv
- Microsoft 365
Location
- Austin, TX
- Remote
Work Type
- Remote-first
- Full-time
Experience Level
- Paralegal I
- Paralegal II
- Paralegal III
- Senior Paralegal
Salary/Compensations
- $28 - $32 hourly + commission
Benefits
- Health insurance with an optional HSA
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Short-term disability
- Long-term disability
- Life insurance
- Healthcare Flexible Spending Account
- Dependent care Flexible Spending Account
- 401(k)
- Vacation time
- Sick time
- Employee assistance program
- Accident insurance
- Voluntary life insurance
- Voluntary disability insurance
- Long-term care insurance
- Critical illness insurance
- Cancer insurance
- Pet insurance
- Commuter programs
- Transit programs
- Ongoing Learning and Development support
- Transparent path from Paralegal I to Senior Paralegal
About the Company
- Modern Family Law is a national family law firm operating in 16 cities across six states.
- We are committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.
Equal Opportunity
- Individuals seeking employment at MFL are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, ancestry, disability, veteran status, or genetic information, among other protected bases.
- ADA Compliance. All candidates and incumbents are expected to perform the duties as assigned so long as they can meet the expectations set forth with or without reasonable accommodations. Should a candidate or incumbent require accommodation, they need to advise the Director of People Operations in advance.