Litigation Paralegal

Salary: $55,000 - 70,000 Annually, based on experience About Virginia Family Law Center, PC We are a boutique family law firm serving clients across Virginia with compassion, skill, and a deep commitment to helping families navigate challenging transitions. Our team is known for being client-centered and results-driven, ensuring each client receives focused advocacy and attentive service. We are seeking a self-motivated Family Law Paralegal who works well with others, thrives in a fast-paced practice, and is committed to delivering outstanding client service. The ideal candidate will assist with case management, document preparation, court filings, discovery, and client communication while helping ensure cases move forward efficiently and effectively. This role requires clear, consistent, and empathetic communication with clients regarding case strategy, expectations, and updates. To learn more, visit our website: Occasional hybrid work schedule after 3 months 10 Days PTO Comprehensive health coverage, including 100% employer-paid employee premiums, plus life insurance 401(k) with a 3% employer match, once eligible Performance-based annual bonus, tied to individual contribution and results Responsibilities Maintain case files, calendars, deadlines, court dates, and task lists. Communicate professionally with clients, opposing counsel, court personnel, and third parties. Prepare and file routine pleadings, notices, cover sheets, discovery documents, correspondence, and other court filings using firm templates and attorney direction. Assist attorneys with preparation of motions, agreements, financial disclosures, exhibits, hearing notebooks, and trial materials. Review, organize, summarize, and maintain client documents, financial records, and discovery responses. Coordinate service of process, subpoenas, scheduling, and electronic filing. Draft routine correspondence and follow up with clients regarding requested information and documentation. Enter time accurately and maintain detailed case notes. Draft motions, pleadings, subpoenas, affidavits, orders, and related family law filings. Prepare attorneys for hearings, trials, mediations, depositions, and custody evaluations. File documents with state courts and manage all case deadlines. Organize and maintain case files and manage calendars in CLIO/eCourts. Handle discovery, including collecting, organizing, and uploading materials. Communicate with clients, court staff, opposing counsel, and third parties. Qualifications 1+ year of litigation paralegal experience. Strong organizational, communication, and time-management skills. Proficiency with Microsoft Office and legal case management software. Attention to detail, professionalism, and a strong commitment to client service. Experience drafting family law documents (motions, agreements, withdrawals, NOAs, etc.). Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines independently. Excellent client communication and customer service skills. Preferred 1+ year of family law paralegal experience. Please note that this job description is intended to provide a general overview of the position and is not representative of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Virginia Family Law Center is an equal opportunity employer. The position is located in the firm’s Fairfax, VA office. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. #J-18808-Ljbffr