Paralegal / Family Law Experience Required

Job Description

Job Description

Ideal Candidate Qualifications:

• Well-versed in Family Law court procedures, including managing discovery requests, mandatory disclosures, financial affidavits, and motions.
• Five (5) to seven (7) years of Family Law experience.
• Highly organized and capable of managing multiple complex cases simultaneously.
• Detailed oriented, ability to work well and independently well with strict deadlines with minimal supervision.
• Comfortable with profiling documents in Document Management systems (CLIO, NetDocs)
• Excellent communication skills among team members, Court staff and high-valued clients.

Key Responsibilities:

• Draft, proofread, and finalize legal documents including, Petitions, responses, declarations, discovery, disclosures, and pre-trial statements, as well as Marital settlement agreements, custody and visitation agreements, and restraining orders.
• Prepare and respond to discovery requests (form interrogatories, special interrogatories, document requests, etc.). File documents with court systems (electronic and in-person filings), ensuring compliance with jurisdictional rules and deadlines.

Client & Case Support:

• Conduct client intake interviews and gather initial case data and documentation.
• Maintain consistent communication with clients regarding case status, court dates, required documents, and next steps.
• Assist clients in completing financial disclosure forms, income and expense declarations, and custody-related documents.

Legal Research & Investigation:

• Research statutes, case law, court rules, and local procedures as needed for attorney review. Investigate and summarize facts related to asset discovery, child support calculations, and case timelines.

Case & Trial Preparation:

• Organize and manage case files, discovery binders, and exhibits. Prepare trial notebooks, witness lists, and timelines, coordinate with expert witnesses if necessary.
• Attend court hearings and trials with attorneys as needed to provide support.

Administrative & Billing Duties:

• Track case deadlines, hearing dates, and filing deadlines using case management software.
• Record billable time accurately for paralegal work and ensure billing compliance.

Required Qualifications:

• Paralegal Certificate from an ABA-approved program or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum 5 to 7 years of family law paralegal experience in a law firm or legal department.
• Proficiency in legal practice management software and Microsoft Office
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and interpersonal skills. Ability to manage confidential information with discretion.
• Office onsite with potential remote/hybrid flexibility as per Firm Policy.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Salary range: $75k - $87k annually, depending on experience and location.
• Benefits may include: Health, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) plan with employer match, Paid time off and holidays, Continuing legal education (CLE) and certification reimbursement, Potential performance bonuses.