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Job Description

Family Law Paralegal

Goranson Bain Ausley is the largest law firm in Texas exclusively practicing family law and is recognized as one of the most respected family law firms in Texas. Our team members, which include 50 attorneys across our locations in Austin, Dallas, Fort Worth, Granbury, Midland, Plano, and San Antonio, are some of the most passionate and talented individuals in our field.

Goranson Bain Ausley has been named a Top Workplace by the Dallas Morning News and recognized as a Best Place to Work by the Dallas Business Journal and Austin Business Journal.

The Top Workplace and Best Places to Work awards underscore Goranson Bain Ausley's commitment to creating an engaging culture that places people first.

Join our team for the opportunity to learn and grow professionally in a supportive environment.

General :

The Paralegal will work closely with an Austin Partner to support the firm's clients in a manner that is consistent with our core values and vision. The right candidate must have 5+ years of Texas Family Law experience along with attention to detail, strong organizational and drafting skills, and the ability to communicate effectively, both written and verbal. The paralegal position resides in the Austin office, with the option for a hybrid schedule, depending on level of experience and the supervising attorney's preference.

Duties & Responsibilities :

• Prepare legal documents such as pleadings, motions, and court orders for review, approval, and use by attorney.
• Correspond with clients and prepare spreadsheets and documents for Inventory and Appraisement and Proposed Support Decision.
• File pleadings with court clerks.
• Coordinate delivery of subpoenas to witnesses and parties to action.
• Conduct intake calls with potential new clients and prepare attorneys for initial consultation.
• Assist attorneys in preparing for mediations, depositions, hearings, trials, and conferences.
• Assist attorneys in analyzing and resolving recurring problems that arise in family law cases.
• Draft discovery requests, calendar relevant due dates, and prepare correspondence to opposing counsels and / or opposing parties.
• Assist clients to comply with discovery requests and compile requested documents.

Job requirements :

Compensation :

GBA offers a competitive compensation package including a market-competitive base salary commensurate with experience, medical, dental, vision, 401k contributions, holidays including a full week between December 24th through January 1st, PTO, annual bonuses, and more.

Goranson Bain Ausley is an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, disability, medical condition, military and veteran status, gender identity or expression, genetic information or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.

How to Apply : If you’re ready to take the lead in a busy and growing office, submit your resume to [email protected]

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