Job Description
We’re excited to announce that we’re on the lookout for a talented and detail-oriented Family Law Paralegal to join our wonderful legal team in Dallas, TX! This position offers a great mix of in-office and remote work, with office days on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and sometimes on Thursdays, and the flexibility to work from home two to three days per week.
In this role, you’ll have the opportunity to draft important legal documents such as pleadings, motions, decrees, and orders. You’ll also conduct thorough legal research to support trial preparations and help keep our case files organized and accessible. If you’re passionate about advancing your career as a paralegal and are eager for new opportunities, we would love to hear from you!
Responsibilities:
- You should be proficient in drafting petitions, orders, discovery, and all other documents involved in family law. We utilize FormBuilder and have our own templates, but it’s essential that you select the appropriate one and create the first draft independently.
- Family law can be quite complex, and there often isn't a clear right or best answer. Gathering information can also be challenging, so you will need to be creative, organized, and efficient to excel in this role.
- While we understand that mistakes can happen, a strong attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy are crucial to avoid errors that could significantly impact clients.
- You will be managing multiple cases simultaneously over extended periods. It’s important to keep track of key dates, ensure that the right people are informed, and prioritize your time effectively to meet all deadlines.
- Please remember to treat every case with the same level of care and compassion, whether it’s 4:30 pm on a Friday or 9 am on a Monday morning. Clients are often under immense stress and anxiety, so your empathy and ability to help put them at ease will be invaluable.
- The ideal candidate will possess a growth mindset, the ability to relate to individuals in crisis, and a good sense of humor.
- In addition to casework, you will also perform administrative duties such as answering phone calls and maintaining an organized case filing system to ensure all documents are easily accessible.
- You will assist lawyers in preparing for trial by organizing exhibits, helping with client meetings, filing motions, conducting research on legal articles, and coordinating witnesses. Additionally, you will draft subpoenas and work with process servers.
- Your role will also involve assisting lawyers in preparing legal documentation, pleadings, and correspondence, including interrogatories, subpoenas, deposition notices, complaints, pretrial orders, legal briefs, and affidavits.
Qualifications:
- At least 5 - 7 years of experience in legal services under an attorney or lawyer in a family law firm setting is required.
- Task-oriented.
- We are looking for someone who can hit the ground running; we are not looking to train a paralegal, we want a paralegal who can train others.
- We are a high-tech office, and we all use Macs; this should not scare you, but you need to be able to use Apple products.
- Talented communicator and writer.
- Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
- Talented communicator and writer.
- ABA-approved paralegal certificate program, such as an Associate’s degree or proprietary school program in paralegal studies, Bachelor’s degree desired.
About Company:
At the Law Office of Chris Schmiedeke, PC, we are a boutique family law firm in Dallas dedicated to helping clients navigate divorce, custody, and other family matters with clarity, compassion, and confidence. Our mission is to empower families through strong legal guidance and genuine care. We offer a collaborative, growth-driven environment where every team member is valued. We’re small enough for your voice to be heard, but experienced enough to provide the structure and support you need to thrive. We believe in excellence, ethics, and empathy—both in client work and our workplace culture. If you’re looking to do meaningful work with a team that’s committed to your success, we’d love to meet you.
Job Tags
Work at office, Remote work, Day shift, 2 days per week, 3 days per week,