Paralegal

Family Law Paralegal Washington, DC Pay From: $72,800 per year MUST: 3+ years of family law paralegal experience, preferably in a litigation-focused practice. Extensive experience handling complex family law matters from inception through resolution. Experience with Washington, DC family law procedures is strongly preferred. Exceptional drafting, proofreading, organizational, and case management skills. Strong knowledge of discovery procedures, court filings, and litigation support. Ability to manage multiple active cases while meeting competing deadlines. Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills. Outstanding written and verbal communication skills. High degree of professionalism, discretion, and client service. Proficiency with Microsoft Office and legal case management software. DUTIES: Provide comprehensive support throughout all phases of family law litigation, including divorce, custody, child support, spousal support, equitable distribution, contempt actions, domestic violence matters, and post-judgment proceedings. Draft, review, and finalize pleadings, motions, discovery requests and responses, subpoenas, financial affidavits, settlement agreements, correspondence, and other legal documents. Prepare and electronically file pleadings in Washington, DC courts while ensuring compliance with applicable court rules and deadlines. Manage attorney calendars, court dates, discovery deadlines, mediation schedules, and case timelines. Serve as a primary point of contact for clients, providing compassionate, professional communication and regular case updates. Review, organize, and summarize financial records, tax returns, bank statements, business records, and other documents relevant to family law matters. Coordinate discovery, document production, subpoenas, depositions, and expert witnesses. Prepare hearing notebooks, trial binders, exhibits, witness files, and mediation materials. Maintain organized electronic and physical case files. Monitor case progress, proactively identify outstanding tasks, and help ensure matters advance efficiently and deadlines are met. Work collaboratively with attorneys, opposing counsel, court personnel, mediators, experts, and clients. Accurately record billable time and assist with case management and administrative responsibilities as needed. Quadrant is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, status as a protected veteran, or status as an individual with a disability. “Healthcare benefits are offered to all eligible employees according to compliance mandated by the Affordable Care Act“. #MCB