Legal Assistant

Overview

The organization is seeking a detail-oriented Paralegal to support a fast-paced family law practice. This role provides comprehensive legal support to attorneys across all stages of domestic relations matters—from initial client intake through case resolution.

Responsibilities

• Assist attorneys in managing family law cases, including divorce, legal separation, child custody, parenting time, child support, and spousal maintenance.
• Draft legal documents, correspondence, 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, and 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 (a Juris Doctor or licensed attorney background is preferred).
• 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 & English communication skills.
• Exceptional organization and document management skills, with the ability to manage multiple case deadlines simultaneously.
• High level of discretion, empathy, and confidentiality when handling sensitive client financial and personal information.

Compensation & Benefits

• Work From Home
• Performance Bonus