Family Law Paralegal

Job Description

Family Law Paralegal | Law Firms

The Tone:
This is a full-time role at a highly respected California law practice, operating in a hybrid work environment for experienced professionals. The firm specializes in sophisticated family law matters, building on a foundation of professionalism, teamwork, and employee development. This role is crucial for providing meaningful support to clients during challenging times, handling complex and high-impact cases from inception through trial.

The TL;DR
• Role: Full Time
• Type: Hybrid
• Location: California
• Pay: $90000–$100000 yearly
• Mission: Manage family law matters from client intake through final resolution, ensuring comprehensive support for attorneys and clients.
• Tech Stack: Legal case management software

What You’ll Actually Do
• Management: Manage family law matters from client intake through final resolution.
• Drafting: Draft diverse legal documents, including petitions, responses, declarations, Requests for Order (RFOs), judgments, and marital settlement agreements.
• Filing: Prepare, review, and electronically file pleadings with California courts.
• Coordination: Maintain case files, litigation calendars, deadlines, and attorney schedules, and coordinate hearings, mediations, and depositions.
• Trial Support: Assist attorneys with comprehensive trial preparation, including organizing exhibits, compiling witness lists, and preparing trial binders.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Senior-level paralegal with strong knowledge of California family law procedures and court rules.
• Experience: At least 5 years of dedicated Family Law Paralegal experience, specifically including California electronic court filing (e-filing).
• Skills: Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills, exceptional organizational abilities to manage multiple priorities, and a high degree of professionalism and discretion for confidential information.
• Bonus: Prior trial preparation experience, proficiency in legal case management software, and the ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with attorneys and staff.