Senior Family Law Paralegal - Grow at Austin Firm in Columbus
Career & Market Insight
This role is a strong fit for an experienced family law paralegal looking to deepen their litigation expertise at a growing boutique firm. With a 10+ year experience requirement, this is a senior-level position — not an entry point.
Compensation: No salary is listed, which is a yellow flag. Senior paralegals with 10+ years of family law experience in Austin typically earn between $65,000–$90,000 annually, with top earners at litigation-heavy firms reaching $95,000+. Candidates should ask directly and benchmark against the Austin legal market before proceeding.
Skills developed in this role:
- Complex family law litigation strategy and discovery management
- Mediation and alternative dispute resolution support
- Clio or comparable practice management software proficiency
- Client communication and de-escalation in emotionally charged contexts
Culture signals: The firm's tone is notably personal and growth-oriented — language like "feel like a person, not just a billable" and emphasis on shared core values suggest a healthy, human-centered culture. The boutique size means visibility and direct impact, which is a green flag for career growth.
Red flags to watch: The absence of salary transparency and no mention of specific benefits (health insurance, PTO) are worth probing in interviews. Fast-growing small firms can also experience growing pains in workload management.
Austin's Best Place to Work Is Hiring! (Open to Texas-based candidates ONLY)
At Hembree Bell Law Firm, we help marriages end well. We're growing fast and looking for an experienced, vibrant family law paralegal to join our team in Austin. From strategy meetings to post-judgment client care, you'll blend sharp technical skills with empathy and practical wisdom to help families navigate divorce and custody disputes.
Responsibilities
- Shape and support case strategies by preparing discovery, drafting pleadings, motions, and mediation prep
- Filing documents with the court and preparing trial exhibits
- Be a "dealmaker" — helping families resolve disputes creatively, outside the courtroom
- Project confidence and competence in contested cases while keeping clients calm and informed
- Be part of a team that believes in winning together and growing every day
Requirements — Who You Are
- A seasoned paralegal with 10+ years of family law litigation experience
- Practical, empathetic, and client-focused
- Someone who thrives in a fast-moving, collaborative environment
- Alignment with our core values: Teamwork, Excellence, Integrity, Service
- Proficiency in Clio or similar legal practice management software
About Hembree Bell Law Firm
HBLF is a fast-growing, family law firm based in Austin. We're not your typical firm — we're sharp, strategic, compassionate, and unafraid to laugh while doing deeply meaningful work.
If you're looking for a place where you can do great work, grow your career, and feel like a person — not just a billable — we saved you a seat.
Relocating to Austin? Some of our best team members did, and we'll help you get here. At Hembree Bell Law, every member of our team shares one goal: to make the lives of clients better. We're passionate, experienced, and deeply human. You'll feel it in every call, every update, and every step forward.
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