We are seeking a highly skilled and proactive Family Law Paralegal with at least 3 years of experience, ideally with strong knowledge of California family law.

Key Responsibilities:

• Client Interaction & Communication:

• Communicate professionally with clients regarding case updates, document needs, deadlines, and next steps.

• Maintain confidentiality, empathy, and professionalism in sensitive family law matters.

• Gather information for declarations, discovery responses, and case development.

• Legal Documentation:

• Draft, edit, and format legal documents including motions, pleadings, declarations, discovery requests and responses.

• Prepare specialized filings such as an "Emotion for Reconsideration" (writing sample may be requested).

• Follow attorneys' formatting style, tone, and guidelines.

• Prepare accurate, organized documents for California courts.

• Discovery Management:

• Propound and respond to discovery requests: form interrogatories, special interrogatories, requests for production, requests for admissions.

• Identify, collect, and organize documents using client checklists and notes.

• Track deadlines to ensure accurate and timely discovery submissions.

• Understand document requirements for divorce, custody, child support, and family law matters.

• Case Support & File Management:

• Assist attorneys in hearing, mediation, and settlement preparation.

• Maintain organized digital case files.

• Track deadlines, court dates, and follow-ups using legal task systems.

• Ensure quality control of outgoing legal documents.

• Technology & Tools:

• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Adobe Acrobat.

• Ability to learn AI-based legal tools and practice management platforms.

• Adaptable to evolving workflows and tools.

Skills Required:

• Hard Skills:

• Minimum 3 years as a Family Law Paralegal.

• Strong knowledge of California family law procedures preferred.

• Advanced legal writing and formatting skills (writing samples required).

• Experience drafting motions, pleadings, declarations, discovery, and court-ready documents.

• Proficient in discovery procedures.

• Strong technical skills with MS Office and legal document tools.

• Ability to follow checklists, attorney instructions, and SOPs accurately.

• Soft Skills:

• Excellent written and verbal English communication.

• Openness to feedback and desire to improve.

• Highly organized and detail-oriented.

• Proactive, resourceful, and able to work independently.

• Adaptable to fast-paced legal environments.

• Strong professionalism, confidentiality, and reliability.

Schedule

• This is a 100% remote replacement position.

• Schedule: Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM PST.

• Minimum 1 year experience in California Law.

• 2 to 3 years of Family Law Paralegal experience required.