Experienced Family Law Paralegal

Job overview

The Experienced Family Law Paralegal role is onsite in San Antonio, TX. Compensation is not specified. The paralegal supports Tessmer Law Firm’s collaborative family-law team and its work with clients facing significant life changes and difficult circumstances. The role helps attorneys manage family-law matters from intake through resolution by preparing legal documents, organizing case materials, tracking deadlines, coordinating proceedings, and communicating with clients and legal professionals. Careful case support and follow-through help the team serve clients and advance matters effectively.

What you'll do

• Assist attorneys with family-law cases from intake through resolution
• prepare pleadings, motions, discovery, correspondence, proposed orders, and other documents
• organize discovery and case files
• support client intake and communications
• monitor deadlines and case dates
• coordinate hearings, mediations, depositions, and meetings
• assist with hearing and trial preparation
• conduct research as requested
• support e-filing
• communicate with opposing counsel and court staff as directed
• maintain confidentiality.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

family law paralegal

san antonio tx

tessmer law firm

family law

paralegal

case management

pleadings

discovery

trial preparation

client communication

texas family-law procedures

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• 401(k) matching, performance bonus, health insurance, paid time off, dental and vision insurance, life insurance, professional development assistance, continuing education, in-house gym and restaurant, annual company retreats, and advancement opportunities.

Why this role

Family-law matters include divorce, child custody and support, modifications, enforcement, property division, and military divorce. Microsoft Word and Outlook proficiency is expected; legal technology experience is preferred.

About the employer

TESSMER LAW FIRM PLLC is hiring for this role. Industry: Offices of Lawyers. Sector: 54.