Aaron Shafer
aaron@getthedeedsdone.com
512-945-2838
EXPERIENCE
2021-2024 Contract Paralegal, Educator and Consultant
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
Train Paralegals, Attorneys and Legal Assistants.
Develop internal process and procedures, working with executive management and operations teams.
Perform docket Management and Oversight, Prioritization.
Write training materials, policy manuals, operating procedures, checklists, form emails and form letters.
Create power point presentations and instructional videos, curate and edit same.
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 (pending enrollment 2025)
2020 Texas Board of Legal Specialization -- 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
Deed Drafting, per document $100
(includes circulation to client, OC / OP and 1 follow-up)
1099 Contract Paralegal Support $50/hour
W-2 Temporary Paralegal Support, no benefits $43/hour
Rates may vary by individual job / contract.