Family Law Paralegal

Jobgether; Canada; Remote; CAD 22,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote

Long-term remote role

Full-time or part-time engagement

Job summary

Jobgether in Canada seeks a remote Family Law Paralegal to support a U.S. law firm handling divorce, custody, and related matters. You will draft pleadings, manage case files, and coordinate hearings.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years as a paralegal or attorney, at least 2 years in U.S. family law, strong drafting, and experience with case management software and e-filing.

This long-term remote role requires reliable internet and availability during U.S. business hours; compensation is $14 per hour.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of professional experience as a paralegal, lawyer, or attorney.
• At least 2 years of experience working as a family law paralegal for a U.S. law firm.
• Strong drafting and research skills for family law pleadings and motions.
• Experience with case management software and electronic court filing systems.
• Excellent written and verbal English communication.

Responsibilities

• Draft pleadings, motions, petitions, notices, discovery requests/responses, and legal correspondence.
• Prepare financial affidavits, disclosures, asset/liability schedules, and supporting docs.
• Organize, review, and prepare documents for discovery and production.
• Coordinate hearings, depositions, mediations, and trials.
• Maintain digital case files and ensure confidentiality.

Skills

Legal drafting

U.S. family law

Case management

English communication

AI tools (ChatGPT)

Microsoft Office 365

Time management

Remote collaboration

Tools

Legal case management software

Electronic filing systems

Microsoft Office 365

Job description

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Family Law Paralegal based remotely in Canada.

The Family Law Paralegal will provide comprehensive legal and litigation support to a U.S. law firm handling divorce, child custody, child support, alimony, paternity, and related family law matters. In this fully remote role, you will work closely with attorneys to prepare legal documents, manage case files, coordinate proceedings, and ensure critical deadlines are met. You will also organize financial records, support discovery processes, and prepare materials for hearings, mediations, depositions, and trials. Direct communication with clients and legal stakeholders will be an important part of your responsibilities. Success in this position requires strong legal drafting skills, exceptional attention to detail, and the ability to handle emotionally sensitive situations with professionalism and discretion. This opportunity is ideal for an experienced legal professional seeking a long-term remote role supporting U.S. family law proceedings.

Accountabilities:

As a Family Law Paralegal, you will provide end-to-end litigation and case management support while helping attorneys maintain organized, accurate, and timely legal workflows. Your responsibilities will include:

• Family Law Case Support: Assist attorneys with divorce, child custody, child support, alimony, paternity, and other family law matters.

• Draft pleadings, motions, petitions, notices, discovery requests and responses, subpoenas, and legal correspondence.

• Prepare financial affidavits, mandatory disclosures, asset and liability schedules, and supporting documentation.

• Document Management and Discovery: Collect, organize, review, and prepare documents for discovery and production.

• Review financial records, including bank statements, tax returns, pay records, business records, and property documents.

• Prepare case summaries, chronologies, exhibits, and supporting materials to help attorneys assess case facts and prepare legal arguments.

• Litigation and Court Coordination: Prepare documentation and case materials for hearings, mediations, depositions, and trials.

• Coordinate hearings, depositions, mediations, conferences, and other case-related events.

• Track court deadlines, discovery timelines, hearing dates, and important case milestones to support timely compliance.

• Prepare and submit court filings through applicable electronic filing systems.

• Assist attorneys with legal and factual research related to family law matters.

• Client and Stakeholder Communication: Communicate directly with clients to gather information, collect documentation, provide case updates, and coordinate next steps.

• Liaise professionally with opposing counsel, courts, experts, mediators, and other parties involved in proceedings.

• Handle sensitive or high-conflict matters with discretion, empathy, and professionalism.

• Case Administration and Confidentiality: Maintain accurate, organized digital case files and update information in legal case management systems.

• Follow established firm procedures, maintain confidentiality, and uphold high standards of accuracy and documentation quality.

Requirements:

The ideal candidate has substantial legal experience, practical knowledge of U.S. family law litigation, and the ability to manage complex case documentation and deadlines independently. Strong communication skills and sound judgment are essential, particularly when working with clients navigating sensitive personal and financial matters. Required qualifications include:

• At least 5 years of professional experience as a paralegal, lawyer, or attorney.

• At least 2 years of experience working as a family law paralegal for a law firm in the United States.

• Strong hands-on experience supporting U.S. family law matters, including divorce, custody, child support, alimony, paternity, or related proceedings.

• Demonstrated experience drafting family law pleadings, motions, discovery documents, and legal correspondence.

• Experience reviewing and organizing financial records, mandatory disclosures, asset schedules, and liability documentation.

• Strong understanding of litigation deadlines, court filing requirements, and family court procedures.

• Experience preparing cases for hearings, mediations, depositions, and trials.

• Proven ability to work directly with U.S. attorneys and clients.

• Excellent legal drafting, research, and document preparation skills.

• Experience with legal case management software and electronic court filing systems.

• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office 365 or comparable cloud-based business tools.

• Excellent written and verbal English communication skills.

• Strong organizational abilities, attention to detail, and effective time management.

• Ability to communicate calmly and professionally with clients involved in emotionally sensitive or high-conflict matters.

• A stable employment history, with at least two years of tenure in each previous role.

• Advanced, hands-on experience using AI tools such as ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini to enhance productivity and work quality.

• Reliable high-speed internet, professional equipment, and a quiet, dedicated home office.

• Consistent availability during U.S. business hours.

• Commitment to a long-term remote position supporting a U.S. law firm.

Benefits:

• Compensation of $14 per hour.

• Fully remote work arrangement.

• Full-time or part-time engagement options.

• Direct collaboration with U.S. attorneys on family law litigation and case management.

• Exposure to a broad range of U.S. family law matters and court procedures.

• Long-term remote work opportunity for an experienced legal professional.

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