Experienced Family Law Paralegal

Prominent South Florida Family and Business Law Firm seeks a Paralegal with a minimum of 3-5 years' experience. Must be detail-oriented, organized, self-sufficient and independent but also a team player. Hybrid remote position, in-person office work will be required for hearing and trial preparations. Competitive pay based upon experience along with good benefits. Duties include communication with clients, discovery compliances, deposition/hearing/trial preparation, drafting of motions and responses, calendaring, e-filing, and scheduling.ResponsibilitiesProvide legal and administrative support to lawyers and enhance office efficiency.Assist with communication with clients, witnesses, opposing counsel, and judicial assistants, etc.Keep clients and attorneys moving forward with discovery deadlines.Identify, organize, and label discovery documents for production. Prepare discovery responses, including financial affidavits.Review and chart out missing documents, draft motions to compel and discovery subpoenas.Review divisional instructions and prepare scheduled matters for hearing within the timeline/instructions of the assigned judge.Trial preparation.Monitor and manage calendar events and deadlines for multiple attorneys.Save emails, client/court documents to client file.Answer and direct phone calls.In office attendance for case preparations, office meetings and other projects.Skills3-5 years experience as a paralegal.Familiarity with family law, legal procedures, protocols, deadlines and court requirements.Detailed oriented, organized with the ability to focus and multi-task.Proficiency in English.Working knowledge of case management and billing software.Excellent communication skills and ability to adapt to different personalities and work styles.Work RemotelyMostly remote work from home, however, will be required to be in office for case preparations, office meetings and other projects.This Job Is Ideal for Someone Who Is:Dependable -- more reliable than spontaneous.People-oriented -- enjoys interacting with people and working on group projects.Detail-oriented -- would rather focus on the details of work than the bigger picture.Independent worker-- is able to get things done without constant follow up.

Created: 2025-03-01