Experienced Family Law Paralegal

Experienced Family Law Paralegal $65000 - $95000 per year | Clayton, MO | On-Site | Permanent 1+ Year Family Law Experience A bit about us: Job Duties and Responsibilities: Case Management: Assist attorneys in all stages of family law matters, including divorce, custody, support, and modifications; draft pleadings, motions, and discovery requests/responses. Document Management: Organize and maintain case files, including financial statements, parenting plans, and court filings, ensuring all documents are accurate and easily accessible. Trial and Hearing Preparation: Assist in preparation for hearings, mediations, and trials by compiling exhibits, preparing witness lists, and coordinating with court personnel. Client and Team Communication: Communicate with clients in a professional and empathetic manner; gather sensitive information and provide case status updates; act as a team‑player assisting other paralegals and attorneys. Deadline Management: Track and manage deadlines for filings, responses, court appearances, and mediation requirements, ensuring compliance with court rules and procedures. Billing and Timekeeping: Record billable hours accurately and assist with preparing invoices for clients. Why join us? Summary of Benefits Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance Health Savings Account Flexible Spending Accounts Life, Short‑Term, and Long‑Term Disability Insurance Benefits 401(k) Paid Maternity/Paternity Leave Employee Assistance Program Paid Vacation and Holidays Seminars, CLE, and Bar Prep Reimbursements Job Details Preferred Experience and Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree and/or paralegal certificate from an accredited institution. One or more years of experience as a paralegal, with a focus on family law or litigation preferred. Familiarity with family court procedures, filing requirements, and local rules. Experience preparing financial affidavits, statements of income and expenses, and asset/liability summaries. Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion. Excellent organizational and time‑management abilities. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite. Experience with document management and e‑filling systems. Prior courtroom, mediation, or hearing preparation experience preferred. Adaptability and willingness to take on new tasks as they arise. Ability to work independently and effectively with minimal supervision. Ability to structure complex projects efficiently and set/adjust priorities effectively; superior attention to detail; excellent judgment and use of discretion. Ability to manage multiple projects and work both independently and collaboratively in a fast‑paced environment. Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions. Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. Information collected and processed as part of your Jobot candidate profile, and any job applications, resumes, or other information you choose to submit is subject to Jobot’s Privacy Policy, as well as the Jobot California Worker Privacy Notice and Jobot Notice Regarding Automated Employment Decision Tools which are available at jobot.com/legal. By applying for this job, you agree to receive calls, AI‑generated calls, text messages, or emails from Jobot, and/or its agents and contracted partners. Frequency varies for text messages. Message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You can reply STOP to cancel and HELP for help. You can access our privacy policy here: jobot.com/privacy-policy #J-18808-Ljbffr