Senior Family Law Paralegal

About the role

Fair Cadora is a boutique family law firm in San Diego, serving clients throughout the county. We are seeking a Senior Family Law Paralegal to join our team.

Responsibilities

• Independently manage family law case initiation through final judgment, ensuring compliance with court rules, procedural requirements, and all filing and litigation deadlines.
• Prepare and file complex legal documents, including pleadings, discovery, financial disclosures, declarations, Requests for Orders (RFOs), Marital Settlement Agreements, Judgments, and other family law documents, while maintaining accuracy and compliance with California law.
• Cooky coordination all aspects of litigation and trial preparation, including calendaring, e-filing, service of process, document management, mediation and hearing preparation, trial notebooks, exhibits, and attorney support throughout the litigation process.
• Serve as the primary liaison for clients and case stakeholders, maintaining consistent communication, gathering and analyzing financial and case-related documents, and supporting attorneys with case strategy and settlement preparation.
• Provide leadership and operational support by mentoring junior paralegals and legal assistants, improving workflows, maintaining case management systems, and ensuring the delivery of high-quality legal services and exceptional client care.

Requirements

• Paralegal certification
• Minimum of 5 years of experience as a paralegal in family law
• Strong working knowledge of California family law procedures and court rules
• Demonstrated ability to independently manage cases, deadlines, and competing priorities
• Experience preparing and filing complex family law pleadings and documents
• Strong understanding of discovery, financial disclosures, and litigation procedures
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational skills and exceptional attention to detail
• Sound judgment, professionalism, and discretion when handling confidential and sensitive information
• Able to communicate effectively and compassionately with clients experiencing highly emotional and stressful circumstances
• Able to work independently while contributing positively to a collaborative team environment
• Proficiency with legal technology, case management software, e-filing systems, and Microsoft Office

Qualifications

• Takes initiative and anticipates the needs of attorneys and clients
• Confident managing cases with a high degree of independence
• Effective at prioritizing a full workload while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail
• Understands the importance of deadlines and follows through consistently
• Communicates clearly, professionally, and compassionately
• Enjoys working directly with clients and building trusted professional relationships
• Demonstrates strong judgment and discretion
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced legal environment without losing sight of quality and client care
• Enjoys mentoring and supporting less experienced team members
• Committed to continuous improvement and looking for ways to make processes more efficient and effective

Benefits

• 4-day, 32-hour workweek with full-time pay
• Medical insurance, with Blue Shield, Sharp, and Kaiser plan options
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Tuition, MCLE and certification fee reimbursement
• 10 paid holidays
• Paid time off
• Fun company events and volunteer opportunities