Paralegal with Family Law Experience

Summary

Join our team as a highly skilled and bilingual paralegal with expertise in Family Law. You will provide expert support in family law matters, including divorce, child custody, and property division. Fluency in English and Spanish is essential. Responsibilities include assisting attorneys with legal documents, conducting research, managing client files, coordinating with stakeholders, and ensuring timely submissions. The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor's degree in Law, 2+ years of family law experience, and strong legal research and writing skills. We offer a fully remote position with benefits such as paid time off, wellness support, and professional growth opportunities.

Requirements

• Bachelors degree in Law
• 2+ years of proven experience in family law, including handling cases related to marriage, divorce, custody, and support
• Proficiency in English and Spanish, both written and spoken
• Strong understanding of family law and legal procedures
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and legal software
• Excellent legal research, writing skills, and the ability to draft complex legal documents
• Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with clients, attorneys, and other staff members
• Detail-oriented, self-motivated, and able to work independently or as part of a team

Responsibilities

• Assist attorneys with drafting and reviewing family law pleadings, motions, discovery requests, and responses
• Conduct legal research and prepare case summaries, and other legal documents
• Manage client files and maintain organized case records, including electronic and physical documents
• Coordinate with clients, opposing counsel, and court personnel to schedule meetings, depositions, hearings, and other appointments
• Prepare and organize trial, mediation, and other event materials, exhibits, and witness lists
• Assist attorneys in trial preparation, including drafting pre-trial motions and other required documents
• Efficiently manage the e-filing process for various legal documents, ensuring timely submissions and accurate record-keeping
• Monitor and adhere to all court-mandated deadlines and other time-sensitive matters, assisting in correspondence with clients, opposing counsel, and court personnel
• Professionally handle incoming phone calls, addressing inquiries, and routing them to the appropriate parties
• Provide exceptional client service, keeping clients informed of case progress and responding to inquiries in a timely manner
• Maintain client confidentiality and adhere to ethical standards at all times

Benefits

• Biweekly Payments : Guaranteed with no deductions from our end
• Long-Term Opportunities : Build a lasting professional relationship with us
• Fully Remote : Work from the comfort of your home—no onsite travel required
• Paid Time Off : Enjoy 2 weeks of paid leave and recognition of US holidays
• Wellness Support : Access our in-house psychologist and wellness coaching services
• Professional Growth : Benefit from free training, language improvement sessions, and coaching programs
• Exclusive Learning Access : Unlock free access to 200+ continuous improvement courses