Family Law Paralegal

Seitz Law, PLLC · Fort Myers, FL · On-site · Full-time Salary: $70,000–$90,000 per year, based on experience, plus performance bonuses Seitz Law, PLLC is a family law firm serving individuals and families throughout Southwest Florida. Founded and led by Danielle L. Seitz, Esq., the firm practices family law exclusively, including divorce (with a focus on high-asset and business-owner divorce), parenting plans, child custody and support, alimony and modifications, mediation, adoption, and prenuptial and postnuptial agreements. Our clients come to us during some of the hardest moments of their lives. We take the time to understand each client's circumstances and keep their priorities at the center of every decision. Our promise is simple: Protecting What Matters Most. We are a small, close-knit team, and every person here directly shapes the client's experience. The Role The Lead Paralegal is Danielle's right hand on every matter. You will help carry each case from intake through final judgment: organizing financial discovery, drafting pleadings and disclosures for attorney review, managing deadlines, and keeping clients informed and steady. You will also set the standard for how the team works, coordinating the Office Assistant and any intern and keeping our case files and systems in order. This role is for an experienced family law paralegal who is organized, calm under pressure, and genuinely kind to people going through a difficult time. What You'll Do Case management Manage an active caseload of complex dissolution, custody, support, modification, and marital agreement matters under attorney supervision. Calendar and track all court, discovery, and statutory deadlines in Clio Manage, and prepare Danielle for each hearing, mediation, and deposition. Draft petitions, answers, motions, notices, proposed orders, parenting plans, and correspondence for attorney review and signature. E-file through the Florida Courts E‑Filing Portal and coordinate with the Lee County Clerk and the 20th Judicial Circuit, including hearing scheduling. Communicate professionally with courts, opposing counsel, mediators, and other parties. Collect, organize, and index mandatory disclosure under Florida Family Law Rule 12.285. Prepare financial affidavits, child support guidelines worksheets, and equitable distribution spreadsheets from bank, brokerage, retirement, tax, and business records. Draft and track interrogatories, requests for production, and subpoenas, and follow up on deficient responses. Review financial records and case documents to spot inconsistencies, gaps, and needed follow-up. Work with forensic accountants, business valuators, appraisers, and other experts to gather what they need. Research, trial, and mediation preparation Conduct legal and factual research using online databases and court resources, and summarize findings clearly. Build mediation binders, trial notebooks, exhibit lists, and witness files. Summarize depositions and financial records, and prepare timelines and case overviews. Client relationships Serve as a primary point of contact for clients between attorney meetings, with warmth, discretion, and clear communication. Help clients understand what documents are needed and why, and keep them updated on case status. Recognize when a client question calls for legal advice and route it to the attorney. Team and systems leadership Coordinate and review the daily work of the Office Assistant and any intern, and train new team members on firm procedures. Keep client folders, templates, and workflows consistent and current in Clio, SharePoint, and Microsoft 365. Review prebills for accuracy before attorney approval. Suggest and help put in place process improvements, including firm-approved tools such as Microsoft Copilot. What You Bring 5+ years of experience as a paralegal, including at least 3 years in Florida family law. Working knowledge of the Florida Family Law Rules of Procedure, mandatory disclosure, and Florida Supreme Court approved family law forms. Hands‑on experience with financial affidavits, child support guidelines, and equitable distribution schedules. Experience e‑filing through the Florida Courts E‑Filing Portal. Strong skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and Adobe Acrobat Pro, plus experience with law firm case management software. Excellent writing, proofreading, research, and organizational skills, with the ability to manage many cases and deadlines at once. Sound judgment and absolute discretion with confidential financial and family information. Nice to Have Florida Registered Paralegal (FRP), NALA Certified Paralegal, or NFPA certification. Associate's or bachelor's degree, or a paralegal certificate. Experience with high-asset or business‑owner divorces, including work with forensic accountants. Experience with Clio Manage, Clio Grow, SharePoint, and Microsoft Teams. Notary public commission, or willingness to obtain one. Working Conditions Professional office environment with regular computer and phone work. Occasional travel to the Lee County Justice Center and local mediation offices, occasional lifting of file boxes up to 25 pounds, and occasional extended hours before trials and key deadlines. Reasonable accommodations are available to enable people with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. Seitz Law, PLLC is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. 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