Family Law Paralegal

Family Law Paralegal Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced, highly organized, and detail-oriented Family Law Paralegal to join our busy family law practice. This position will work directly with a Senior Partner and Associate Attorney, providing comprehensive legal support in all aspects of family law litigation.

The ideal candidate will be a motivated self-starter who can manage multiple cases, prioritize deadlines, communicate professionally with clients, and work independently in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities:

Manage and oversee all aspects of discovery, including drafting and responding to interrogatories, requests for production, and requests for admission.

Prepare, issue, and track subpoenas, including obtaining and organizing requested records.

Draft legal documents, pleadings, motions, correspondence, and other litigation-related materials.

Communicate and meet directly with clients to gather information, review discovery responses, provide case updates, and assist with case preparation.

Assist attorneys with trial preparation, including organizing exhibits, preparing trial notebooks, coordinating witnesses, and reviewing evidence.

Attend hearings and trials with attorneys to provide litigation support.

Maintain organized case files, monitor deadlines, and ensure timely completion of assignments.

Coordinate with attorneys, clients, opposing counsel, court personnel, and other professionals throughout the litigation process.

Ideal Candidate:

The successful candidate will have strong written and verbal communication skills, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to handle sensitive and confidential matters with professionalism and discretion. Prior family law litigation experience is strongly preferred, particularly experience managing discovery, drafting legal documents, and assisting with trial preparation.

We are looking for a dependable, proactive team member who takes ownership of assigned responsibilities, anticipates the needs of the attorneys, and is committed to providing exceptional service to our clients.