Job Description
Job Description
Join Our Team as a Paralegal
We’re a team of A-players who 10X everything! Are you passionate about the legal field and excited to make a real impact? At Cabanas Law Firm, we are guided by our core values of Semper Fidelis, Deliver a Wow, Embrace Change, Pursue Growth, and Maximize Potential, ensuring that every staff member receives personalized, compassionate, and true work-life balance, designed with you in mind. We offer a dynamic, collaborative environment where your voice is valued.
We’re seeking a skilled Paralegal who’s eager to learn and contribute to our success. If you thrive on meaningful challenges, value teamwork, and want to work in a supportive company that invests in your development, you belong here.
Are you ready to thrive in a fast-paced, high-growth environment where your work doesn’t just make an impact but 10x’s the value you bring to clients’ lives every day?
Why You’ll Love Working With Us:
- Career Growth: Advance your skills with mentorship, ongoing training, and clear paths for promotion.
- Inclusive & Welcoming Team: Join a diverse, family-owned, and friendly workplace where everyone’s contribution is respected.
- Work-Life Balance: Enjoy flexible work arrangements and a culture that prioritizes your well-being.
- Competitive Compensation: Transparent salary structure, performance bonuses, and comprehensive health benefits.
- Meaningful Work: Create meaningful impact for clients and the community every day.
Benefits:
- 401(k) Matching
- Health Insurance
- Vison Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Disability Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Paid Holidays
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Gym Reimbursement
- Elite Package Program
- Legal Bonus Program
- Referral Bonus
- Relocation Package available
Schedule:
- 8-hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Ability to Commute:
- Office locations in South Florida may be necessary according to the needs of the firm.
Work Location: In-person and Hybrid
We’re excited to welcome a dedicated and detail-oriented Paralegal to our team! If you have experience in Family Law and are ready to contribute your expertise in a supportive and dynamic environment, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today and show us how your skills can help drive our success!
Compensation:
$75,000 - $85,000 DOE
Responsibilities:
- Complete all tasks assigned by the attorney by the due date or proactively document in the case management system.
- Ensure all client matters have the next task entered into the case management system.
- Ensure every client receives a legal update every 21 Days, at a minimum.
- Respond to client and case-related phone calls and emails within 24 business hours.
- Manage the caseload so all cases are completed as quickly and efficiently as possible.
- Prepare and draft family law documents, including petitions, responses, discovery requests/responses, declarations, financial disclosures, and settlement agreements.
- Assist attorneys in all phases of the litigation process, including discovery, pre-trial preparation, trial support, and post-trial procedures.
- File legal documents with family courts (e-filing and physical filing).
- Maintain case files and calendars, ensuring deadlines are tracked and met.
- Manage calendars, deadlines, and appointments related to legal cases.
- Schedule court hearings, mediations, and appointments.
- Draft correspondence to opposing counsel, courts, and clients.
- Perform legal research as needed for case development.
- Ensure all documents are properly sorted and easy to locate, and perform other administrative duties as needed.
- Support attorneys with administrative tasks as needed.
Qualifications:
- 3 + years of experience as a paralegal in family law.
- Associate’s degree, bachelor’s degree preferred.
- Excellent client communication skills.
- High emotional intelligence and empathy when dealing with sensitive client matters to fit our work culture.
- Familiarity with local, state, legal terminology, court rules, and federal family law court procedures.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and case management software (e.g., Rocket Matter, Family Law Software, Excel).
- Strong diligence and organizational skills.
- Ability to multitask, manage a high-volume caseload, and work independently.
- Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Must be able to pass pre-employment screening (background).
- Fluent in English and Spanish.
Preferred Skills:
- Experience with legal billing or time tracking.
- Notary Public (optional but beneficial).
About Company
Why This Rocks
- You are the heartbeat of the office
- You keep high-stakes days running smoothly
- You help attorneys stay sharp, focused, and on time
- You bring calm and confidence to clients during difficult moments
- You become the trusted go-to person for the whole team
If excellence energizes you…
If you love creating order and great client experiences…
You’ll thrive here.
We Offer
- Competitive pay
- A positive, high-performance culture
- A team that values and respects strong support staff
- Opportunities to grow as we expand statewide
- A professional environment with high standards and no drama
- The chance to be part of a firm recognized on the 2025 Inc. 5000 list
This is not a passive role.
This is an active, essential position inside a premium legal brand.