Family Law Paralegal

Job Duties:

• Conducting client interviews, gathering necessary information, and providing updates on case progress.

• Drafting petitions, motions, divorce settlements, custody agreements, and other family law documents.

• Researching case law, statutes, and legal precedents relevant to family law matters.

• Filing legal documents with courts and ensuring compliance with local rules and deadlines.

• Organizing and maintaining case files, including evidence, correspondence, and client records.

• Scheduling depositions, hearings, and coordinating with witnesses and experts.

• Assisting in the discovery process, including preparing interrogatories and requests for documents.

• Assisting attorneys in trial preparation, including preparing exhibits, summarizing depositions, and providing courtroom assistance.

Must Have:

• Family law background; at least 2 years

• Experience supporting 2 to 3 attorneys, but they will have other paralegals and a legal secretary helping them in a team setting