Family Law Litigation Paralegal

Pay: $35.00 - $40.00 per hour

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Become the trusted right hand to an experienced Family Law attorney, playing a critical role in every stage of complex litigation.
• Take ownership of meaningful, high-impact family law cases while working with a collaborative and supportive legal team.
• Enjoy a stable, full-time opportunity with consistent weekday hours and the chance to make an immediate impact.
• Expand your litigation experience by handling a broad range of family law matters from case intake through resolution.
• Work in an environment that values initiative, professionalism, strong client relationships, and exceptional legal support.

Location: This is a full-time, hybrid opportunity, 1 day in office, 4 days remote in Washington, DC, offering the benefits of working closely with your attorney and legal team in a collaborative office environment.

Note: To be considered, candidates must have 2 years of Family Law Paralegal experience. Experience supporting family law litigation matters from intake through resolution is strongly preferred.

About Us

We are committed to providing exceptional legal representation while creating a workplace where dedicated professionals can thrive. Our team values integrity, collaboration, responsiveness, and delivering outstanding client service during some of life's most challenging moments. Confidential Employer.

Job Description

• Support an attorney throughout all phases of family law litigation, including divorce, custody, child support, spousal support, equitable distribution, domestic violence, contempt, and post-judgment matters.
• Draft, review, and prepare pleadings, motions, discovery requests and responses, subpoenas, settlement agreements, financial affidavits, correspondence, and other legal documents.
• Prepare and electronically file court documents while ensuring compliance with applicable court rules and filing deadlines.
• Manage attorney calendars, court appearances, mediation schedules, hearings, discovery deadlines, and case timelines.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for clients by providing professional communication and timely case updates.
• Organize, review, and summarize financial records, tax returns, bank statements, business records, and other case-related documents.
• Coordinate discovery, document production, depositions, subpoenas, expert witnesses, and litigation support activities.
• Prepare hearing notebooks, trial binders, exhibits, witness files, and mediation materials.
• Maintain organized electronic and physical case files while monitoring case progress and proactively managing deadlines.
• Collaborate with attorneys, clients, court personnel, mediators, experts, and opposing counsel to keep matters moving efficiently.
• Record billable time accurately and assist with additional case management and administrative responsibilities as needed.

Qualifications

• 2 years of Family Law Paralegal experience required.
• Strong experience supporting family law litigation matters from beginning to end.
• Experience preparing legal pleadings, discovery, motions, subpoenas, and court filings.
• Excellent organizational, drafting, proofreading, and case management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple active cases while meeting competing deadlines.
• Professional communication skills with a strong client-service mindset.
• High level of discretion, professionalism, and attention to detail.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and legal case management software.
• Experience with Washington, DC family law procedures is a plus.

Why You Will Love Working Here

You'll join a team that values proactive professionals who take ownership of their work and are trusted to make a meaningful impact every day. We foster a collaborative culture where your experience is respected, your contributions matter, and you'll have the opportunity to build strong relationships with both attorneys and clients while supporting important, life-changing legal matters. If you're looking for a role where you can grow professionally while making a genuine difference, we'd love to meet you.

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Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance