About this role
Job Title: Family Law Paralegal
Location: Richmond, VA
Cordell & Cordell has the benefits you'd expect from a large national firm. We offer competitive compensation, exceptional health care benefits, and prioritize work-life balance to ensure the well-being and productivity of our employees. Our team of experienced family law attorneys and legal professionals is committed to providing exceptional service to our clients during critical moments in their lives.
What You’ll Do
- Draft pleadings, motions, discovery requests/responses, and other legal documents.
- Prepare documentation such as financial disclosures, child support worksheets, and parenting plans.
- Manage case calendars, track deadlines, and ensure timely filings.
- Communicate with clients, courts, and opposing counsel in a professional manner.
- Edit draft documents for client changes and prepare documents for signing.
- Handle sensitive client data with utmost discretion, care, and accuracy.
- Perform tasks as assigned with accuracy and promptness, meeting all agreed-upon deadlines.
Who You Are
We’re looking for someone who brings a blend of professionalism, reliability, and a commitment to quality client service. Ideal candidates will possess:
- Must have a minimum of 3+ years of family law paralegal or legal assistant experience
- Associate’s degree in paralegal studies or equivalent
- Excellent typing skills and computer literacy, including a solid understanding Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel
- Proficiency with legal software and case management systems (e.g., Smart Advocate, Clio, MyCase, or similar).
- Demonstrate proficiency to focus on details, handle multiple tasks, and remain highly organized
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, with a collaborative and approachable demeanor
- A professional presence and the ability to interact confidently with clients and colleagues
- Reliable transportation and the ability to be onsite Monday through Friday from 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM
- A proactive mindset and willingness to go above and beyond on simple requests to make things easier for others
Why this Role Matters
As a Family Law Paralegal, you play a pivotal role in one of the most emotionally sensitive and impactful areas of legal practice. Your work ensures that each client feels supported, informed, and empowered during life-changing events like divorce, custody disputes, and child support matters. By providing critical case management, document preparation, and compassionate communication, you help streamline complex legal processes and uphold the integrity of our client experience. Your attention to detail and empathy directly impact the lives of families — making this role essential to both our clients’ outcomes and Cordell & Cordell’s reputation for excellence in domestic litigation.
We also offer our full-time employees the following benefits:
- Medical Plans: including HDHP, PPO, HSA and FSA
- Dental, Vision, Life and AD&D, Long-Term Disability, and Short-Term Disability Insurance
- 401(k) Savings with Employer Matching
- Paid time off
- Participate in our Wellness Program and potentially earn Employer Paid health premiums!
Other facts
About Cordell & Cordell
We are a community of talented legal professionals who prioritize growth and success in all our life roles. Together we assure our clients the quality of representation we would expect for ourselves.
What you'll do
- As a Family Law Paralegal, you will draft legal documents, manage case calendars, and communicate with clients and courts. Your role is essential in providing support during emotionally sensitive legal matters.
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