Family Law Paralegal

Family Law & Fiduciary Litigation Paralegal

Location: Potomac, MD

Job Type: Full-Time

We are working with a well-established law firm in the Potomac area seeking an experienced Litigation Paralegal to join its Family Law and Fiduciary Litigation practice. This is an excellent opportunity for a paralegal with 5+ years of litigation experience who is comfortable taking ownership of complex matters and providing comprehensive support through discovery, depositions, hearings, and trial preparation.

Responsibilities

• Draft basic pleadings, discovery requests and responses, objections, and substantive responses based on information provided by clients.
• Draft and coordinate service of subpoenas under attorney supervision.
• Organize, maintain, and review documents received from clients, opposing counsel, and third parties for discovery, depositions, witness preparation, and trial.
• Conduct privilege reviews and prepare privilege logs.
• Analyze document productions and prepare deficiency charts, analysis, and discovery deficiency correspondence.
• Assist with deposition and trial preparation, including organizing exhibits and preparing other litigation materials.
• Conduct witness interviews and prepare detailed summaries for attorney review.
• Manage litigation deadlines, including calculating response deadlines for discovery, motions, subpoenas, and other filings.
• Maintain attorney calendars and ensure important deadlines are accurately tracked.
• Handle electronic court filings in Maryland and Washington, D.C.
• Maintain comprehensive and organized case files, including client documentation and court filings.
• Provide ongoing administrative and litigation support to attorneys throughout the life of a case.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant litigation paralegal experience.
• Strong knowledge of litigation procedures, legal terminology, and court rules.
• Experience supporting Family Law and/or Fiduciary Litigation matters strongly preferred.
• Familiarity with Maryland and Washington, D.C. court rules and procedures, or the ability to quickly learn and apply them.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organization and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple cases, deadlines, and priorities in a fast-paced legal environment.
• Bachelor's degree, paralegal certificate, or equivalent relevant experience.
• Strong proficiency with legal technology and electronic filing systems.