Experienced Family Law Paralegal

Job Description

Job Description

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We’re growing… again.

Driskell Law is hiring an experienced Family Law Paralegal to join our family law team. Our attorneys and staff are strong, integrated, and operating at a high level, but our caseload continues to expand. We are looking for someone who can step in immediately, take ownership of cases, and keep matters moving without constant oversight.

Family law experience is strongly preferred. This is not a training role.

What You’ll Do

• Manage a high-volume family law caseload alongside attorneys
• Draft pleadings, motions, discovery, and correspondence with precision
• Prepare and respond to discovery, including organizing complex information
• Track and manage all deadlines to ensure compliance with court requirements
• Handle e-filing and confirm proper service and processing
• Maintain organized, accurate case files in our case management system
• Communicate directly with clients, courts, and opposing counsel
• Prepare exhibits, hearing materials, and trial notebooks
• Proactively move cases forward and ensure attorneys are prepared

What to Expect

• A fast-paced, high-performance environment
• Significant responsibility and real case ownership
• Clear systems, structure, and accountability
• A consistent and growing caseload (no need to bring your own)
• A team that expects precision, responsiveness, and follow-through

What We’re Looking For

• Prior paralegal experience required; family law preferred
• Ability to independently manage multiple active cases
• Strong understanding of litigation procedures and deadlines
• Excellent drafting skills and attention to detail
• Highly organized, proactive, and accountable
• Professional communication skills, especially with clients in high-stress situations

What We Offer

• Competitive salary (based on experience; $75,000+)
• Quarterly bonus structure tied to transparent performance metrics
• 70% employer-paid health insurance (including dependents)
• Vision and dental coverage
• PTO + Flex Time

Our Culture

We operate with high standards. The work is demanding, and expectations are clear—but you are supported by a team that is aligned and invested in each other’s success.

We are also intentional about culture. We work hard, but we make space to enjoy the process—firm fun days, internal contests, shared wins, and a collaborative environment (including a steady stream of GIFs).

If you are a paralegal who takes ownership, thrives in a results-driven environment, and wants to be part of a firm that is growing with purpose...

Apply by submitting your resume and cover letter to View email address on ziprecruiter.com

Work Location: In person

$75,000

Paralegal – Job Responsibilities

• Manage a high-volume family law caseload in coordination with assigned attorneys
• Draft pleadings, motions, discovery, and correspondence with precision and minimal oversight
• Prepare and respond to discovery, including organizing and analyzing large volumes of information
• Track all case deadlines and ensure compliance with court rules and procedural requirements
• File documents with courts (e-filing) and confirm proper processing and service
• Maintain organized, accurate, and up-to-date case files in the firm’s case management system
• Communicate directly with clients, opposing counsel, and court staff in a professional and efficient manner
• Prepare hearing and trial materials, including exhibits, summaries, and case notebooks
• Assist in case strategy execution by ensuring attorneys have the information and materials needed
• Monitor incoming case activity and proactively move matters forward
• Maintain detailed case notes, including key facts, deadlines, and next steps
• Ensure all work product meets firm standards for accuracy, formatting, and professionalism

Paralegal – Qualifications

• Prior paralegal experience required;  family law experience strongly preferred
• Demonstrated ability to independently manage multiple active cases
• Strong working knowledge of litigation procedures, deadlines, and court rules
• Experience drafting legal documents with minimal supervision
• Proficiency in case management systems (e.g., MyCase or similar) and Microsoft Office
• Exceptional attention to detail and ability to produce consistently accurate work
• Strong organizational and time management skills in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion
• Comfortable working directly with clients, including in high-conflict situations
• Proactive, accountable, and able to take ownership of responsibilities
• Team-oriented with a willingness to support overall case progression

At Driskell Law, we operate in a high-performance environment where expectations are clear and accountability matters. The work is fast-paced and detail-driven, but you are supported by a structured team and systems designed to help you succeed.

We also invest heavily in culture. We work hard, and we are intentional about maintaining a team that enjoys working together. That includes firm fun days, internal contests, shared wins, and daily interaction that keeps the environment collaborative (and yes, plenty of GIFs).

If you take ownership, value precision, and want to be part of a team that is both driven and connected, this is a role where you can operate at a high level and continue to grow.