Family Law Paralagel

Job Summary

We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Family Law Paralegal to join our dynamic legal team. In this vital role, you will provide comprehensive support in family law cases, ensuring smooth case progression from inception to resolution. Your expertise will help facilitate effective communication with clients, manage legal documents, and assist attorneys with case preparation. This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to meaningful family law matters while honing your legal support skills in a fast-paced environment.

• Interface with clients, witnesses, experts, opposing counsel and their staff.
• Comfortable as client’s main contact, attending client meetings, and track and record client billings and expenses.
• Compose, prepare, and answer correspondence with clients and case-related experts.
• Calendaring, reminders, and scheduling management for ~35-45 cases
• Interact with courts regarding hearings, motions etc.
• Draft a variety of legal documents: petitions, summons, subpoenas, motion pleadings, declarations, court orders, parenting plans, discovery and other documents as needed.
• Assist with trial preparation including the assembly of exhibits, witness binders, and court filings.
• Prepare and review discovery, including answers to interrogatories and requests for production requests.
• Assist lawyers in the preparation of depositions, hearings, trials, and conferences.
• Organize and analyze large volumes of financial documents, including preparing asset/debt spreadsheets.
• Draft child support worksheets

Qualifications:

• 2+ years of family law experience under an attorney in a law firm setting.
• Comfortable with billable hour requirements.
• Comfortable with practice management systems (Clio), billing systems, etc.
• Excellent organizational, time-management, and customer service skills
• Paralegal professional certification or advanced paralegal education.
• Talented communicator and writer.
• Understands of the nuances related to family law (with a basic understanding of the court procedures in multiple counties.

Pay: $80,000.00 - $95,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Seattle, WA 98164