Family Law Paralegal

Job Description Job Description Pay: $38.00 - $45.00 per hour Why This Is a Great Opportunity Lead and mentor a Family Law paralegal team while continuing to work on meaningful, high-impact litigation matters. Play a key leadership role by improving workflows, supporting attorneys, and ensuring exceptional client service. Help shape department operations and make a lasting impact on both your team and the firm's continued success. Enjoy a collaborative environment where leadership, initiative, and professional growth are encouraged. Benefit from schedule flexibility, with a strong preference for an in-office presence and the possibility of a hybrid schedule for the right candidate. Location: This position is based in Washington, DC. We strongly prefer an in-office candidate; however, the right individual may be considered for a hybrid schedule consisting of one day per week in the office and the remainder remote. Note: Candidates must have at least 3 years of Family Law experience and 1+ year of supervisory or management experience overseeing paralegals. About Us We are committed to providing exceptional legal representation while fostering a workplace where talented legal professionals can grow into leaders. Our team values collaboration, initiative, accountability, and outstanding client service. We empower our employees to make a meaningful impact every day while supporting both personal and professional growth. Confidential Employer. Job Description Supervise, mentor, and support the Family Law paralegal team while fostering a collaborative, high-performing work environment. Oversee daily workflow, staffing priorities, workload distribution, and department efficiency. Partner closely with Family Law attorneys to ensure cases move efficiently from intake through resolution. Review legal work product to ensure quality, accuracy, and compliance with court rules and deadlines. Draft, review, and finalize pleadings, motions, discovery, subpoenas, settlement agreements, financial affidavits, and legal correspondence. Monitor court calendars, hearings, mediations, trial preparation, and case deadlines. Assist with complex Family Law matters including divorce, custody, child support, spousal support, equitable distribution, domestic violence, contempt actions, and post-judgment proceedings. Train, onboard, and mentor new paralegals while providing ongoing coaching and support. Develop and improve department procedures, workflows, and best practices. Communicate professionally with attorneys, clients, court personnel, mediators, and opposing counsel. Maintain organized case files while ensuring exceptional client service and operational excellence. Qualifications 3+ years of Family Law experience required. 1+ year of supervisory or management experience overseeing paralegals required. Strong litigation support and case management experience from intake through resolution. Experience drafting pleadings, motions, discovery, financial affidavits, and court filings. Excellent leadership, organizational, and communication skills. Ability to manage multiple active matters while leading a legal support team. High level of professionalism, discretion, and client-service focus. Proficiency with Microsoft Office and legal case management software. Experience with Washington, DC Family Law procedures is strongly preferred. Why You Will Love Working Here You’ll join a team that believes exceptional legal work begins with exceptional leadership. This is an opportunity to guide and develop a talented Family Law support team while remaining actively involved in meaningful litigation. You’ll have the autonomy to improve processes, mentor others, and partner closely with experienced attorneys in a collaborative, growth-oriented environment. If you’re looking for a leadership role where your experience truly makes a difference, we’d love to meet you. JPC-1607 Benefits: Dental insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Vision insurance #J-18808-Ljbffr