Aaron Shafer

aaron@getthedeedsdone.com

512-945-2838

EXPERIENCE

2021-2024   Contract Paralegal, Policy and Procedure Writer, Trainer
2022-2023   Board-Certified Family Law Paralegal, Benouis Law, PLLC
2020-2021   Board-Certified Family Law Paralegal, Bustos Family Law, PLLC
2014-2020   Lead Family Law Paralegal, Law Office of Brandon Bledsoe, PLLC

SKILLS-Mentoring and Leadership
Develop process and procedures, working with leadership.
Write training manuals, policy manuals, operating procedures, checklists and instructives.
Create power point presentations and instructional videos, curate and edit same.
Draft Form Letters.
Create Firm Templates.

SKILLS-Paralegal
Draft pleadings, motions, orders, subpoenas, notices, requests, correspondence.
Explain legal information to clients under indirect attorney supervision.
Prioritize casework and develop case progression strategies with attorneys.
Manage multiple calendars.
Assist with collaborative law cases.
Screen and interview potential clients.
Assist with hearing preparation.
Attend and assist attorneys at hearings.

SKILLS-Administrative
Answer most calls and perform initial client screening, intake and consultation scheduling.
Manage discovery calendar; draft discovery requests and responses. Organize production documents for service.
Draft pleadings, motions, orders, subpoenas, notices, requests, letters.
Explain legal information to clients under indirect attorney supervision.
Create billing and invoicing best practices; perform all billing and A/R tasks.
Coordinate with court coordinators, administrators, attorneys and other personnel at various governmental agencies.
Contract with process servers, court reporters, couriers, and private investigators.
Hire and manage third-party contractors including payroll services, accountants, technical and utility services, software licensing and insurance providers.
Assist attorneys in all capacities unrelated to law: technical support, office management, navigational support, and various other duties.

EDUCATION
2027   J.D. Candidate, South Texas College of Law Houston (pending enrollment 2024)
2020   Texas Board of Legal Certification -- Board Certified in Family Law
2017   Basic, Advanced Family Law Mediation and Arbitration Certification, Mediators of Texas
2014   Paralegal Certification with Honors, Austin Community College
2007   Bachelor of Arts, Philosophy, University of Texas at Austin

Rate Sheet

Everything is Negotiable

Real Property & Retirement

Deed Drafting, per document $100
(includes circulation to client, OC / OP and 1 follow-up)

Deed Recording (approximate) ~$30

(Fee determined by county)

QDRO Drafting, major provider $250

(e.g., Fidelity)

 

Finalization & Submission

Complete Vital Statistics Form $50

Draft Affidavit for Prove-up with Declaration $50

Decree / Order Submission (Travis, Williamson) $200

Other counties by request, excepting Hays
(includes 1 follow up with the Court)

 

Notarial Service by Statute

Travel Fee $50/hour

Services by Special Arrangement

1099 Contract Paralegal Support $50/hour

W-2 Temporary Paralegal Support, no benefits $38/hour