Paralegal, Part or Full-time

Hughes Law Group is seeking a Family Law Paralegal to join our Sacramento office. Experienced family law paralegals are preferred , but we are also interested in motivated candidates who meet California's paralegal requirements and are eager to develop their skills in a collaborative, high-quality family law practice.

This is a full-time, in-person position with regular hours of Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. We do not expect our staff to work evenings or weekends. Reasonable accommodations for a part-time schedule will be considered for the right candidate.

About Hughes Law Group

We are a low-turnover, established family law firm practicing exclusively in Sacramento and Placer Counties. Our founder has practiced family law for over thirty years and has developed proven systems and protocols that allow our team to provide exceptional client service while maintaining a supportive and professional work environment.

We genuinely enjoy practicing family law and are looking for someone who shares our commitment to helping clients through difficult transitions with professionalism, compassion, and excellence. As a member of our paralegal team, you will work closely with another experienced paralegal and our attorneys on a caseload of approximately fifty active matters.

Our paralegals serve as the main contact person for attorneys, clients, and opposing counsel and as the coordinator of communications inside and outside the firm . Experienced candidates should already understand the general timelines and procedures of California family law matters and be comfortable explaining the next steps of a case to clients. Candidates with less experience should have a strong desire to learn these procedures and develop into an independent, solution-oriented paralegal.

Work collaboratively with attorneys and the paralegal team on all aspects of family law litigation and settlement.

Assist with case planning, development, and management.

Draft, review, and prepare legal documents, including:

Joinders and retirement plan documents

Conduct legal research and review applicable local rules, the California Rules of Court, and the California Family Code.

Family law paralegal experience preferred.

Strong drafting, proofreading, and organizational skills.

Preferred Software Experience

Essential Forms - California Judicial Council Family Law Forms

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Completion of an approved paralegal program is preferred.

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Please submit your resume and a cover letter describing your interest in family law and the experience, skills, and qualities you would bring to Hughes Law Group.

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