Senior Paralegal

Senior Family Law Paralegal | Dallas or Plano | $70K–$95K

Not actively looking, but open to the right opportunity?

LHH Recruitment Solutions is partnering with a respected Texas family law firm seeking experienced Family Law Paralegals for its Dallas/Uptown and Plano offices .

If you have 5+ years of Texas family law experience and are ready for a role where you can use your experience from day one, this opportunity offers competitive compensation, excellent employer-paid benefits, hybrid flexibility after 90 days, and a discretionary year-end bonus.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• $70K–$95K , depending on experience and board certification
• Medical, dental, and vision premiums paid by the firm
• 96 hours of PTO in year one, prorated from date of hire
• 401(k) with firm match
• Discretionary year-end bonus
• One remote day per week after the 90-day introductory period
• Potential flexibility with start time depending on attorney assignment
• Established family law practice with sophisticated, hands-on casework

What You'll Be Doing

You'll work closely with attorneys throughout the lifecycle of family law matters, including:

• Drafting and reviewing pleadings, motions, discovery responses, orders, inventories, and correspondence
• Managing hearings, trials, pretrial dates, and other critical deadlines
• Preparing discovery and assisting with hearings and trials
• Organizing exhibits, evidence, pleadings, and case materials
• E-filing and serving legal documents
• Communicating directly with clients, attorneys, and court personnel
• Managing cases from beginning through resolution

What We're Looking For

• 5–7+ years of family law experience with a Texas law firm
• Strong knowledge of the Texas Family Code
• Ability to independently manage a busy caseload and competing deadlines
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to meet a 100-hour monthly billable requirement
• Experience with Westlaw Form Builder
• Strong Microsoft Office, Outlook, and case-management system skills
• Board certification is highly valued but not required

Experience with Adobe, LexisNexis, Westlaw Form Builder, and Centerbase is also beneficial.