Family Law Paralegal

Family Law Paralegal

The Family Law Paralegal will provide comprehensive legal and litigation support to a U.S. law firm handling divorce, child custody, child support, alimony, paternity, and related family law matters. In this fully remote role, you will work closely with attorneys to prepare legal documents, manage case files, coordinate proceedings, and ensure critical deadlines are met. You will also organize financial records, support discovery processes, and prepare materials for hearings, mediations, depositions, and trials. Direct communication with clients and legal stakeholders will be an important part of your responsibilities. Success in this position requires strong legal drafting skills, exceptional attention to detail, and the ability to handle emotionally sensitive situations with professionalism and discretion. This opportunity is ideal for an experienced legal professional seeking a long-term remote role supporting U.S. family law proceedings.

Accountabilities:

As a Family Law Paralegal, you will provide end-to-end litigation and case management support while helping attorneys maintain organized, accurate, and timely legal workflows. Your responsibilities will include:

• Assist attorneys with divorce, child custody, child support, alimony, paternity, and other family law matters.
• Draft pleadings, motions, petitions, notices, discovery requests and responses, subpoenas, and legal correspondence.
• Prepare financial affidavits, mandatory disclosures, asset and liability schedules, and supporting documentation.
• Collect, organize, review, and prepare documents for discovery and production.
• Review financial records, including bank statements, tax returns, pay records, business records, and property documents.
• Prepare case summaries, chronologies, exhibits, and supporting materials to help attorneys assess case facts and prepare legal arguments.
• Prepare documentation and case materials for hearings, mediations, depositions, and trials.
• Coordinate hearings, depositions, mediations, conferences, and other case-related events.
• Track court deadlines, discovery timelines, hearing dates, and important case milestones to support timely compliance.
• Prepare and submit court filings through applicable electronic filing systems.
• Assist attorneys with legal and factual research related to family law matters.
• Communicate directly with clients to gather information, collect documentation, provide case updates, and coordinate next steps.
• Liaise professionally with opposing counsel, courts, experts, mediators, and other parties involved in proceedings.
• Handle sensitive or high-conflict matters with discretion, empathy, and professionalism.
• Maintain accurate, organized digital case files and update information in legal case management systems.
• Follow established firm procedures, maintain confidentiality, and uphold high standards of accuracy and documentation quality.

Requirements:

The ideal candidate has substantial legal experience, practical knowledge of U.S. family law litigation, and the ability to manage complex case documentation and deadlines independently. Strong communication skills and sound judgment are essential, particularly when working with clients navigating sensitive personal and financial matters. Required qualifications include:

• At least 5 years of professional experience as a paralegal, lawyer, or attorney.
• At least 2 years of experience working as a family law paralegal for a law firm in the United States.
• Strong hands-on experience supporting U.S. family law matters, including divorce, custody, child support, alimony, paternity, or related proceedings.
• Demonstrated experience drafting family law pleadings, motions, discovery documents, and legal correspondence.
• Experience reviewing and organizing financial records, mandatory disclosures, asset schedules, and liability documentation.
• Strong understanding of litigation deadlines, court filing requirements, and family court procedures.
• Experience preparing cases for hearings, mediations, depositions, and trials.
• Proven ability to work directly with U.S. attorneys and clients.
• Excellent legal drafting, research, and document preparation skills.
• Experience with legal case management software and electronic court filing systems.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office 365 or comparable cloud-based business tools.
• Excellent written and verbal English communication skills.
• Strong organizational abilities, attention to detail, and effective time management.
• Ability to communicate calmly and professionally with clients involved in emotionally sensitive or high-conflict matters.
• A stable employment history, with at least two years of tenure in each previous role.
• Advanced, hands-on experience using AI tools such as ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini to enhance productivity and work quality.
• Reliable high-speed internet, professional equipment, and a quiet, dedicated home office.
• Consistent availability during U.S. business hours.
• Commitment to a long-term remote position supporting a U.S. law firm.

Benefits:

• Compensation of $14 per hour.
• Fully remote work arrangement.
• Full-time or part-time engagement options.
• Direct collaboration with U.S. attorneys on family law litigation and case management.
• Exposure to a broad range of U.S. family law matters and court procedures.
• Long-term remote work opportunity for an experienced legal professional.