Family Law Paralegal

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for a capable, grounded family law paralegal who can take meaningful ownership of a case while working closely with supervising counsel. The right person will be an excellent organizer and careful writer, and someone who understands the human side of family law.

This is a substantive role in a small firm. You will know the clients, understand the cases, and have a real voice in how we improve our work as the firm grows.

What you’ll do

- Help manage family law matters from intake through settlement or hearing

- Maintain case plans, calendars, deadlines, task lists, and accurate electronic files

- Draft pleadings, motions, discovery, subpoenas, proposed orders, correspondence, and other documents for attorney review

- Prepare and organize sworn financial statements, mandatory disclosures, child-support and maintenance materials, and asset-and-debt information

- Coordinate written discovery, document collection, records requests, disclosures, and productions

- File and serve documents through Colorado’s electronic filing system

- Communicate regularly and compassionately with clients while maintaining appropriate boundaries and avoiding legal advice

- Coordinate with courts, opposing counsel, experts, mediators, and other professionals

- Prepare chronologies, exhibit lists, client documents, and hearing notebooks

- Review documents carefully for accuracy, consistency, and completeness

- Record time contemporaneously and assist with case-related billing follow-up

- Participate in regular case meetings with the managing attorney and other members of the legal team

- Anticipate what is coming next, identify problems early, and follow tasks through to completion

- Help refine templates, procedures, and technology so the firm can serve clients more effectively

What we’re looking for

- Two+ years of substantive paralegal experience

- Colorado family law experience strongly preferred

- Familiarity with Colorado domestic-relations procedure, court forms, and electronic filing

- Strong drafting, proofreading, organizational, and deadline-management skills

- Sound judgment and a clear understanding of the boundary between paralegal work and legal advice

- The ability to manage competing priorities without losing details or letting communication fall through the cracks

- Confidence working independently, paired with good instincts about when to ask a question or elevate a concern

- Professionalism and discretion when handling confidential and emotionally sensitive information

- Comfort working with Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, Adobe, and cloud-based programs

- A calm, respectful communication style, even when a client or situation is difficult

A paralegal certificate, degree, or voluntary certification is welcome but not required. We care most about the quality of your work, your judgment, your experience, and how you treat people.

What it’s like to work here

You are experienced family law professionals who understand the value of a strong paralegal and are willing to share their knowledge. You will work closely with a managing attorney who is direct, collaborative, appreciative of excellent work, and open to ideas, and an LLP with a wealth of experience as a paralegal. You will receive context for your assignments, be trusted with meaningful responsibility, and be encouraged to improve systems rather than simply work around them.

Family law can be intense. Maturity, perspective, discretion, kindness, resilience, and a sense of humor all matter here.

\nCompany Description

We are a small, growing firm helping people through divorce, parenting disputes, and other deeply personal transitions. We combine compassionate, client-centered service with honest advice, practical solutions, and strong advocacy. Juniper Family Law provides the personal atmosphere of a small-town practice with the quality and professionalism of a sophisticated family law firm. Our office is located in a charming historic building in the heart of Old Town Arvada.

Company Description

We are a small, growing firm helping people through divorce, parenting disputes, and other deeply personal transitions. We combine compassionate, client-centered service with honest advice, practical solutions, and strong advocacy. Juniper Family Law provides the personal atmosphere of a small-town practice with the quality and professionalism of a sophisticated family law firm. Our office is located in a charming historic building in the heart of Old Town Arvada.