Family Law Paralegal

Job Description

Job Description

• 3+ years of Washington State family law experience and the court rules of King, Snohomish, and Pierce counties (others are a bonus!) required.

• Candidates must live in the Spokane, WA area

• We encourage candidates with 3+ years of experience to apply. Compensation for highly experienced candidates may be considered above the expected hiring range listed here.

  • Expected Hiring Range: $24 - $38/hour

  • Broad Salary Range: $24 - $50/hour

Join us at Dellino Family Law Group as a Family Law Paralegal, where your skills and dedication will make a real impact on our dynamic legal team. You’ll be at the heart of our operations, preparing vital legal documents, filing motions, and assisting in client interviews. Your role is crucial in helping clients navigate complex family law matters with confidence. We believe in empowering our team with the tools and support needed to thrive, ensuring you have the space to do your best work.

At DFLG, we’re committed to your growth and well-being. Enjoy a competitive salary, bonuses, and a comprehensive benefits package, including employer paid insurance and a 401k plan with profit sharing. Our culture is tech forward and team first, valuing humor and hard work equally. We’re dedicated to creating a collaborative environment where your professional development is a priority. If you’re passionate about making a difference and eager to grow with us, let’s build your career together.

$24 - $38 hourly

Note:  This role is based in our Spokane office as we get the new location up and running. We need someone local who can be in-office 1-2 days per week, with remaining days remote. Please note this requires residency in or near Spokane, WA.

Client Service & Communication

• Serve as a primary point of contact for clients, communicating with professionalism, clarity, and genuine empathy

• Attend client meetings with attorneys and independently manage routine client interactions

• Help clients navigate legal processes and feel heard throughout their matter

Case & Calendar Management

• Manage attorney calendars, including court dates, hearings, mediations, client appointments, and discovery deadlines

• Monitor court hearing calendars to confirm that hearings are properly noted and that conflicts are identified

• Maintain organized, current electronic matter files from opening through closing

Document Drafting & Review

• Draft pleadings, motions, standardized dissolution forms, court orders, and client correspondence

• Prepare mediation materials, trial exhibits, and trial binders

• Manage client financial documentation relevant to the matter strategy

Court & Filing Operations

• E-file documents in King, Snohomish, Pierce, and other Washington counties as required

• Handle scanning, document organization, and general maintenance of digital case records

Team & Firm Participation

• Meet a billable hours expectation

• Contribute to a collaborative, values-driven team culture

• Participate in training and knowledge-sharing activities as the firm builds out its operational infrastructure

• 3+ years of Washington State family law experience and the court rules of King, Snohomish, and Pierce counties (others are a bonus!) required.
• Candidates must live in the Spokane, WA area
• Minimum of three years of experience as a paralegal in Washington State family law
• Working knowledge of court rules and procedures in Spokane County. King, Snohomish, and Pierce counties area plus
• Proficiency with e-filing and e-service in Washington courts
• Strong written communication skills and attention to detail
• Interpersonal skills and a genuine desire to help clients through difficult circumstances
• Technology comfort across the firm’s standard platform
• Sense of humor — family law is hard, and a good team makes a real difference

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive base salary plus performance bonus

• Signing bonus for direct hires

• Employer-paid medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance

• Voluntary benefits, including supplemental life, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and accident insurance

• 401(k) with employer profit share contribution

• Wellness and lifestyle benefits, including monthly stipends

• Annual domestic flight stipend

• Collaborative, values-driven team culture with genuine investment in professional growth

• Hybrid work environment

A Note on Culture

DFLG is a tech-forward, team-first firm that invests in the people who work here. Bring the skill, the work ethic, and the humor, and we will give you the environment to do the best work of your career.