Paralegal
Overview
Ryan Law is a specialty family law firm serving Central Texas. We base our practice on three tenants –we will always provide experienced, specialized, and personal legal services.
The firm was founded by Christie Ryan, an attorney of over a decade, Board Certified in Family Law, who considers the courtroom her second home. Christie has litigated hundreds of cases, including jury trials and appellate arguments. Litigation and courtroom battles are necessary in some cases, but litigation comes with a price. Going into the courtroom can tear apart families, relationships, and drain resources. Ryan Law wholeheartedly believes in mediation, agreements, and collaborative law, all of which are “out of the courtroom” methods to resolve legal issues while preserving our client’s financial resources, the relationship between the parties, and peace of mind.
Beyond the experience of Christie Ryan, each member of Ryan Law has personal, lived-through experience in the family law arena. We are all parents. We are spouses. We know, from personal experience, that family law issues create some of the most emotional and life upending times. We treat each client and case as if it were our own family and case.
We know that our clients are going through a very difficult time and because of this, we treat our clients like friends and family. We know that each case we have is unique and will require its own personalized response and solution. The members of Ryan Law are available through email, text, and phone calls, and not just during Monday-Friday. Since we have personally lived through family law issues, we know that situations don’t just arise during working hours.
PLEASE NOTE: THIS POSITION REQUIRES A MINIMUM OF 2 YEARS OF PARALEGAL EXPERIENCE HANDLING TEXAS FAMILY LAW CASES.
Job Duties
Drafting legal documents including deposition notices, certifications, contracts, briefs, complaints, subpoenas, motions, and pleadings
Conducting legal research into case law, and interviewing clients and witnesses
Creating summaries of depositions and testimonies
Providing additional support to Attorneys during real estate closings, court hearings, depositions, trials, and will executions
Organizing and maintaining legal files
Filing documents with any applicable court systems
Job Skills and Qualifications
Able to work in a fast paced and high volume work environment
Organizational skills to maintain hundreds of files and exhibits for multiple cases at the same time
Communication skills for relaying information to Lawyers, and when interviewing clients and witnesses
Research skills when looking into case law and evidence
Ability to work under pressure and within strict deadlines
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in paralegal studies or related field
Ability to work independently
Strong organizational skills
Able to learn quickly while maintaining confidentiality
Self-starter who can prioritize tasks without being overwhelmed by deadlines
Demonstrate excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
Required Qualifications
Minimum of 2 years of experience as a family law paraprofessional, with an emphasis on family law and/or civil litigation preferred
Must be proficient at Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel, PowerPoint etc.
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: $15.00 - $20.00 per hour
Benefits:
Flexible schedule
Schedule:
8 hour shift
Monday to Friday
Travel requirement:
No travel
Ability to commute/relocate:
Waco, TX 76701: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Experience:
Paralegal: 2 years (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Ryan Law is a specialty family law firm serving Central Texas. We base our practice on three tenants –we will always provide experienced, specialized, and personal legal services.
The firm was founded by Christie Ryan, an attorney of over a decade, Board Certified in Family Law, who considers the courtroom her second home. Christie has litigated hundreds of cases, including jury trials and appellate arguments. Litigation and courtroom battles are necessary in some cases, but litigation comes with a price. Going into the courtroom can tear apart families, relationships, and drain resources. Ryan Law wholeheartedly believes in mediation, agreements, and collaborative law, all of which are “out of the courtroom” methods to resolve legal issues while preserving our client’s financial resources, the relationship between the parties, and peace of mind.
Beyond the experience of Christie Ryan, each member of Ryan Law has personal, lived-through experience in the family law arena. We are all parents. We are spouses. We know, from personal experience, that family law issues create some of the most emotional and life upending times. We treat each client and case as if it were our own family and case.
We know that our clients are going through a very difficult time and because of this, we treat our clients like friends and family. We know that each case we have is unique and will require its own personalized response and solution. The members of Ryan Law are available through email, text, and phone calls, and not just during Monday-Friday. Since we have personally lived through family law issues, we know that situations don’t just arise during working hours.
PLEASE NOTE: THIS POSITION REQUIRES A MINIMUM OF 2 YEARS OF PARALEGAL EXPERIENCE HANDLING TEXAS FAMILY LAW CASES.
Job Duties
Drafting legal documents including deposition notices, certifications, contracts, briefs, complaints, subpoenas, motions, and pleadings
Conducting legal research into case law, and interviewing clients and witnesses
Creating summaries of depositions and testimonies
Providing additional support to Attorneys during real estate closings, court hearings, depositions, trials, and will executions
Organizing and maintaining legal files
Filing documents with any applicable court systems
Job Skills and Qualifications
Able to work in a fast paced and high volume work environment
Organizational skills to maintain hundreds of files and exhibits for multiple cases at the same time
Communication skills for relaying information to Lawyers, and when interviewing clients and witnesses
Research skills when looking into case law and evidence
Ability to work under pressure and within strict deadlines
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in paralegal studies or related field
Ability to work independently
Strong organizational skills
Able to learn quickly while maintaining confidentiality
Self-starter who can prioritize tasks without being overwhelmed by deadlines
Demonstrate excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
Required Qualifications
Minimum of 2 years of experience as a family law paraprofessional, with an emphasis on family law and/or civil litigation preferred
Must be proficient at Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel, PowerPoint etc.
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: $15.00 - $20.00 per hour
Benefits:
Flexible schedule
Schedule:
8 hour shift
Monday to Friday
Travel requirement:
No travel
Ability to commute/relocate:
Waco, TX 76701: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Experience:
Paralegal: 2 years (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
