Legal Assistant/Paralegal

**Job Summary** The Family Law Paralegal supports our Family Law program, with most of the work focused on divorce and related custody matters. You will work closely with our staff attorney to move cases forward, keep files organized, and make sure our clients feel heard and informed from intake to final order. This role does not cover guardianship or immigration matters, which are handled by other members of our team. Key Responsibilities **Case support** * Draft pleadings, petitions, discovery, proposed orders, decrees, and correspondence for attorney review * Prepare and e-file documents with Montgomery and Harris County courts * Track deadlines, hearings, and mediation dates, and keep the attorney's calendar current * Assemble exhibits, hearing binders, and mediation packets * Gather and organize records such as financial documents, school records, and CPS or medical records * Request and follow up on service of process **Client communication** * Serve as a regular point of contact for clients on case status and document needs * Schedule client meetings and help prepare clients for hearings and mediation * Treat every client with patience, dignity, and confidentiality, especially during hard moments **File and data management** * Open, maintain, and close case files in our case management system (LegalServer) * Keep accurate case notes, time entries, and case data needed for grant reporting * Support conflict checks and intake follow-up as needed **Team and mission** * Help at our monthly legal clinic and occasional community events * Work alongside volunteer attorneys and support their cases when needed * Pitch in on other duties as our small team needs Pay: $22.00 - $27.00 per hour Expected hours: 40.0 per week Benefits: * Dental insurance * Health insurance * Paid time off * Vision insurance Work Location: In person