Family Law Paralegal - Flexible Hours, Full Benefits

Join a busy family law practice as an experienced Paralegal / Legal Assistant. Work Monday through Friday with flexible 8-5 or 9-6 options in Rockford, IL, supporting attorneys on divorce, child custody, and other domestic relations matters.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare and draft legal documents, pleadings, motions, and correspondence.

• Support attorneys in divorce, child custody, and other family law matters.

• Organize and maintain accurate case files.

• Manage court deadlines, hearing schedules, and filing requirements.

• Complete electronic filings via Illinois court systems.

• Conduct legal research using online databases.

• Communicate professionally with clients, courts, opposing counsel, and third parties.

• Prepare financial affidavits, discovery responses, case summaries, and trial materials.

• Assist with trial preparation, including exhibits, witness lists, and supporting documentation.

Qualifications:

• Prior experience performing substantive paralegal work.

• Strong knowledge of legal terminology, procedures, and document management.

• Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.

• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with attorneys and staff.

• High level of accuracy, professionalism, and attention to detail.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience working in family law, including divorce, custody, support, parentage, and related matters.

• Experience preparing family law pleadings, financial affidavits, discovery, and court filings.

• Familiarity with Illinois court procedures and e-filing systems.

• Experience using legal research platforms such as LexisNexis.

• Paralegal degree, certificate, or equivalent legal training.

Benefits:

• Medical insurance through Hooray Health

• MetLife dental insurance

• MetLife vision insurance

• MetLife life and short-term disability insurance

• Retirement savings through My Illinois Savings

• Holiday Pay

• Appreciation Pay

• Referral Bonus

• Direct Payroll Deposit

• Learn more here

• Vacation time is negotiable