Legal Assistant

Overview

This role supports a fast-paced family law practice as a detail-oriented Paralegal. Responsibilities cover comprehensive legal support for domestic relations matters from initial client intake through case resolution.

Responsibilities

• Assist attorneys with managing family law cases, including divorce, legal separation, child custody, parenting time, child support, and spousal maintenance.
• Draft legal documents and communications, including pleadings, motions, notices, affidavits, proposed orders, and settlement agreements.
• Collect, review, and organize financial documentation, including tax returns, bank statements, property records, and business documentation.
• Manage discovery workflows by drafting requests, organizing responses, reviewing incoming documents, and tracking pending items.
• Prepare case files, exhibits, timelines, and financial summaries for hearings, depositions, mediations, and trials.
• Electronically file legal documents with courts and monitor filings for court acceptance.
• Maintain attorney calendars; track court dates and litigation deadlines; schedule hearings, depositions, and client meetings.
• Communicate professionally and empathetically with clients, opposing counsel, court personnel, and third parties.

Requirements

• Previous experience as a paralegal or legal assistant in a family law practice.
• Hands-on experience drafting pleadings, motions, discovery requests/responses, and financial disclosures for domestic relations cases.
• Strong familiarity with court filing procedures, electronic filing platforms, legal terminology, and litigation deadlines.
• Proficiency with Clio, MyCase, Westlaw, and AI productivity tools such as Claude.
• Strong written and verbal Spanish and English communication skills required.
• Exceptional organization and document management skills; ability to manage multiple case deadlines simultaneously.
• High level of discretion, empathy, and confidentiality when handling sensitive client financial and personal information.

Preferred Qualifications

• Juris Doctor or licensed attorney background preferred.

Compensation & Benefits

• Performance bonus

Location

• Work from home