Family Law Paralegal

Job Description

Job Description

Family Law Paralegal (Remote)

A highly-skilled, experienced, and collaborative legal professional with a strong work ethic. Does that describe you? Then please continue.

Our family law and estate planning firm in Fairfax, Virginia is looking for an experienced paralegal to assist the attorneys in preparing and organizing various legal documents for upcoming cases and trials. THIS IS A 100% WORK FROM HOME/REMOTE WORK POSITION.

The ideal candidate is someone who has a proven track record of professional results and high-quality output. Strong research and drafting skills, as well as attention to detail and organization skills, are absolutely essential to succeed in this role. Prior Virginia family law experience (3 years minimum) is required.

This is a remote position, which means you will enjoy a great deal of freedom and autonomy but must be highly disciplined and reliable. This position offers a unique chance to make a meaningful impact in the lives of families while advancing your career in a remote setting.

Compensation:

$55,000 - $65,000 yearly

Responsibilities:

• Drafting legal documents and correspondence
• Conducting basic legal research
• Preparing discovery and responses to discovery requests
• Assisting with legal marketing content
• Completing court forms and filings
• Calendaring and keeping track of deadlines
• Arranging service of process
• Processing incoming and outgoing mail
• Submitting documents via mail, email, fax and courier
• Managing clients’ electronic files
• Providing client updates
• Timekeeping and entering client expenses
• Notarizing documents
• Keeping track of case progress
• Documenting and updating the firm’s standard operating procedures
• Performing additional duties as needed

Qualifications:

• Virginia Family Law: 3 years (Required)
• Paralegal: 3 years (Required)
• High school or equivalent (Required)
• Associate’s Degree (Preferred)

About Company

We help families navigate some of the hardest chapters of their lives, with clarity, strategy, and genuine care for what comes next. Chowdhury Divorce Law Group is a boutique family law firm based in Fairfax, VA, serving clients across Northern Virginia. We handle divorce, custody, child support, spousal support, and related matters for families, including those with unique considerations involving military service and federal employment.

We believe the best outcomes for families are built through negotiation, not won through conflict. Our approach is deliberate: lead with collaboration, exhaust every path to resolution, and reserve court as a tool of last resort. We are building a firm where attorneys can practice at a high level, stay well-supported, and do work that genuinely matters.