Family Law Paralegal/Personal Injury Paralegal

Job Description

Job Description

Our established law firm is seeking an experienced Family Law Paralegal to join our litigation team. This is a long-term paralegal position supporting a busy domestic relations practice, with additional exposure to personal injury matters for the right candidate.

This is a career paralegal role focused on litigation support, case management, and client service.

Primary Responsibilities – Family Law (Core Focus)

The qualified candidate will be responsible for managing an active family law caseload and supporting attorneys through all phases of litigation, including:

Drafting pleadings, motions, affidavits, financial affidavits, and discovery responses

Managing divorce, custody, and post-judgment matters from intake through resolution

Maintaining accurate calendaring of court deadlines and compliance requirements

Preparing trial notebooks, exhibits, and case materials for hearings and trials

Reviewing and organizing financial documentation in support and equitable distribution matters

Communicating professionally with clients in emotionally sensitive and high-conflict matters

Managing multiple active files with appropriate independence once trained

Secondary Responsibilities – Personal Injury Support (Cross-Training Provided)

For the right candidate, this role will also include support in personal injury matters, including:

Obtaining and organizing medical records and billing

Communicating with medical providers, insurance adjusters, and counsel

Assisting with drafting legal documents and correspondence

Tracking treatment timelines, case progress, and supporting settlement preparation

Training will be provided for candidates who are strong in family law but newer to personal injury workflows.

Qualifications

Experience in family law or litigation support required

Ability to manage deadlines and competing priorities in a fast-paced environment

Strong written and verbal English communication skills

High level of professionalism, discretion, and confidentiality

Comfort working with case management systems, e-filing platforms, and legal databases

Ability to work independently once trained and integrated into workflows

Preferred Experience

Family law drafting (motions, affidavits, discovery responses)

Exposure to personal injury case management (medical records, billing, demand prep, lien tracking)

Experience working in a high-volume litigation environment

Important Note

This is a non-entry-level paralegal position, intended for candidates with prior litigation experience. We are not seeking attorney-track applicants, JD graduates awaiting bar admission, or administrative assistants without litigation experience.

Work Environment

This role requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple active files. The position involves extended computer work, document drafting, file management, and frequent client communication.

Reasonable accommodations may be made as needed.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent required

Paralegal certificate or equivalent legal experience preferred

Work Location

In person