Overview
The Family Law Paralegal supports attorney(s) throughout all phases of family law matters, including divorce, custody, child support, alimony, and other domestic relations cases. This role requires strong organizational skills, excellent client communication, attention to detail, and the ability to manage a high-volume caseload in a fast-paced environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage family law files from intake through resolution.
- Conduct client intakes and maintain regular and professional communication with clients.
- Draft correspondence, pleadings, discovery, motions, and other legal documents.
- Assist with preparation and filing of petitions, responses, financial affidavits, parenting plans, settlement agreements, and other family law documents.
- Prepare and organize discovery requests and responses.
- Gather, organize, and summarize financial records, income documentation, assets, debts, and other relevant case information.
- Assist attorneys with preparation for hearings, mediations, depositions, and trials.
- Coordinate with clients, opposing counsel, courts, experts, and other third parties as needed.
- Maintain calendars and monitor deadlines to ensure timely compliance with court rules and filing requirements.
- Prepare hearing and trial binders and organize exhibits and supporting documentation.
- Assist with case preparation, including legal research and factual investigation.
- Maintain accurate, organized, and up-to-date physical and electronic case files.
- Communicate professionally with clients, attorneys, court personnel, and opposing counsel.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Paralegal certificate or degree from an ABA approved paralegal program preferred.
- 2+ years of family law paralegal experience preferred.
- Proficiency in legal research tools (e.g., Westlaw, LexisNexis) and case management software (e.g., ATO, Litify) preferred.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- High level of organization and attention to detail.
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Preferred Skills
- Familiarity with Florida family law procedures and terminology.
- Familiarity with Florida Courts E-Filing Portal.
- Experience preparing pleadings, discovery, financial affidavits, parenting plans, and settlement documents.
- Experience assisting with family law hearings, mediations, and trials.
- Strong client-service and communication skills.
Working Conditions
- Full-time
- Office environment, with flexibility for occasional remote work based on business needs.
- Occasional lifting up to 25 pounds
Pay Expectations
- Hourly
- Compensation commensurate with experience.
Emmanuel, Sheppard and Condon is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
