Family Law Paralegal

Job Description

Job Description

A fast-paced, established litigation firm is seeking a dedicated and self-motivated Family Law Paralegal to join our dynamic legal team. We are relentless advocates for our clients and are looking for a reliable professional who thrives in a demanding, high-volume environment. The ideal candidate is compassionate, hard-working, and ready to make an immediate impact.

Key Responsibilities:

• Case Management: Maintain a clear understanding of case facts, track active case lists, and manage file organization efficiently.
• Document Drafting: Prepare pleadings, financial declarations, discovery responses, motions, affidavits, and professional correspondence.
• Trial Preparation: Help attorneys prepare for upcoming hearings and attend trials as needed.
• Billing & Tracking: Accurately track and log daily billable hours toward client-related tasks.
• Client & Court Coordination: Schedule and coordinate depositions, mediations, hearings, and meetings.
• Professional Communication: Serve as a primary point of contact for clients, associate attorneys, opposing counsel, mediators, GALs, and court staff.

Requirements & Qualifications:

• Technical Skills: Proficient computer literacy and strong legal secretarial/organizational skills.
• Adaptability: Ability to prioritize a heavy workload and multitask effectively under tight deadlines.
• Precision: Exceptional attention to detail and sharp proofreading skills.
• Soft Skills: High level of professional etiquette, proactive problem-solving, and a team-oriented mindset.
• Drive: A motivated self-starter who learns quickly and is ready to jump into active cases.