Virtual Family Law Paralegal

Summary

Join Equivity's growing national team as a virtual paralegal, supporting attorneys in various family law matters. Work remotely, providing high-quality support in cases impacting families. Key responsibilities include drafting and filing legal documents, managing case files, communicating with clients and counsel, and supporting attorneys in trial preparation. The ideal candidate has at least 3 years of family law paralegal experience, proficiency in cloud-based legal software, and strong communication skills. Equivity offers comprehensive benefits, flexible scheduling, performance bonuses, and professional growth opportunities. This role requires a bachelor's degree and availability to respond to client requests within one hour during business hours. The position is for 20-40 hours per week.

Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years of recent experience as a family law paralegal, with a solid understanding of procedures related to divorce, custody, support, and post-judgment matters
• Highly proficient in cloud-based legal case management software such as Clio and MyCase
• Skilled in Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, PDF editing with Adobe, and video conferencing tools
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to manage sensitive client matters with discretion
• Self-motivated, highly organized, and able to manage competing deadlines independently in a remote environment
• Equipped with a Windows-based laptop, smartphone, and reliable broadband internet
• Bachelor’s degree
• Minimum 3 years of recent family law experience
• Availability to respond to client requests within one hour, Monday through Friday, 9 AM – 6 PM
• Ability to work 20–40 hours per week on an ongoing basis

Responsibilities

• Draft and file legal documents, including pleadings, motions, declarations, and discovery responses
• Manage and maintain detailed case files throughout all stages of the matter
• Maintain proactive and professional communication with clients during standard business hours (9 AM – 6 PM)
• Communicate effectively with opposing counsel, court personnel, and third parties
• Support attorneys with hearing, mediation and trial preparation, including exhibit organization and witness coordination
• Handle calendaring, track deadlines, and assist with case workflow using cloud-based legal platforms
• Collaborate with attorneys and internal team members to ensure cases move forward efficiently and effectively

Preferred Qualifications

Familiarity with family law–specific CRMs or tools (e.g., Lawmatics, Family Law Software) is a plus

Benefits

• Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, paid sick time, employee discounts, EAP, and expense reimbursements
• Work-Life Balance: Flexible scheduling with the freedom of remote work
• Performance Bonuses: Quarterly incentives based on performance and client satisfaction
• Professional Growth: Work with a team of experienced professionals and develop long-term relationships with a variety of clients