Paralegal Family Law & California Law

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

• Client Interaction & Communication
• Professionally communicate with clients about case updates, document requirements, deadlines, and next steps.
• Maintain confidentiality, empathy, and professionalism in sensitive family law matters.
• Collect 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 "Motion for Reconsideration" (writing sample may be requested).
• Follow attorneys' formatting style, tone, and guidelines.
• Prepare accurate and organized documents for California courts.
• Discovery Management
• Propound and respond to discovery requests such as form interrogatories, special interrogatories, requests for production, and requests for admissions.
• Identify, collect, and organize documents using client checklists and notes.
• Track deadlines to ensure timely and accurate discovery submissions.
• Understand document requirements related to divorce, custody, child support, and family law matters.
• Case Support & File Management
• Assist attorneys in hearings, mediations, and settlement preparations.
• 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, and Adobe Acrobat.
• Ability to learn AI-based legal tools and practice management platforms.
• Adaptable to evolving workflows and tools.

• 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 willingness to improve.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented.
• Proactive, resourceful, and able to work independently.
• Adaptable to fast-paced legal environments.
• Maintains professionalism, confidentiality, and reliability.

• This is a 100% remote replacement position.
• Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM PST.
• Minimum 1 year of experience in California Law.
• 2 to 3 years of Family Law Paralegal experience required.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.