Family Law Paralegal

Key Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive paralegal support to attorneys handling family law matters.
• Aid in case preparation from initial intake through resolution.
• Draft, format, and prepare legal documents, pleadings, motions, correspondence, and other case-related materials.
• Assist with discovery, including organizing documents, preparing responses, and maintaining discovery files.
• Conduct basic legal research and assist attorneys with case preparation.
• Cook up and prepare materials for hearings, mediations, depositions, and trials.
• Maintain and organize electronic and physical case files.
• Communicate professionally with clients, courts, opposing counsel, and other parties as needed.
• Afford to coordinate and prepare materials for hearings, mediations, depositions, and client meetings.
• Track deadlines and ensure timely completion and filing of documents.
• Aid in case management and day-to-day administrative needs.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date case information using legal practice management software.
• Handle confidential client information with professionalism and discretion.
• Provide additional administrative and legal support as needed.

Qualifications

• Approximately 2-3 years of family law or legal paralegal experience.
• Strong understanding of family law procedures and terminology.
• Experience supporting attorneys with litigation and case preparation.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organizational and time-management abilities.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple deadlines.
• Ability to work independently while also collaborating effectively with attorneys and staff.
• Professional, dependable, and client-focused approach.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and standard legal technology.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience.
• Performance-based bonus opportunities.
• Paid time off (PTO).
• Paid holidays.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Continuing education support.
• Collaborative and supportive work environment.
• Long-term career growth opportunities.