Family Law Paralegal

Lee Hecht Harrison Nederland B.V.; Hunts Point; Hybrid; CAD 104,000 - 133,000; Full time

Job summary

A legal services firm is looking for an experienced Family Law Paralegal to join their team in Kirkland, WA. This hybrid role requires strong communication and organizational skills along with a minimum of 3 years of family law experience. The position offers comprehensive benefits including medical coverage, 401(k) matching, and generous paid time off.

Benefits

Discretionary quarterly and annual performance bonuses

Fully paid medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) with 3% employer match

Generous paid time off

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Qualifications

• 3+ years of family law experience in a law firm setting in WA state.
• Must reside in Washington State and be able to commute to Kirkland office as needed.

Responsibilities

• Serve as main point of contact for clients.
• Draft pleadings and other legal documents.
• Prepare and review discovery responses.

Skills

Communication skills

Organization skills

Client service skills

Education

Paralegal certification or advanced legal education

Tools

Legal software (e.g., Clio)

Billing systems

Job description

Family Law Paralegal
Location: Kirkland, WA (Hybrid) – primarily remote but must be able to come into the office occasionally for trial and 3 day onboarding
Salary: $75,000–$95,000 DOE + Bonuses
Job Type: Full-Time

LHH is seeking an experienced, detail-oriented Family Law Paralegal to join our client’s legal team. This role is ideal for a motivated professional looking to grow within a supportive and collaborative environment.

They Offer:

• Discretionary quarterly and annual performance bonuses
• Fully paid medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) with 3% employer match
• Generous paid time off (PTO) - (8) major holidays, and three (3) floating holidays/personal days. As an hourly employee you accrue 0.0577 hours of PTO per hours worked that is around ~120 hrs. per year.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Responsibilities:

• Serve as main point of contact for clients, managing communication and expectations
• Draft pleadings, discovery, declarations, parenting plans, and other legal documents
• Prepare and review discovery responses and trial materials
• Coordinate with courts, opposing counsel, experts, and witnesses
• Maintain case calendars and deadlines across 35–45 matters
• Analyze financial documents and prepare support worksheets and spreadsheets
• Track billable hours and assist with billing documentation

Requirements:

• 3+ years of family law experience in a law firm setting in WA state
• Strong communication, organization, and client service skills
• Proficient in legal software (e.g., Clio) and billing systems
• Paralegal certification or advanced legal education
• Familiarity with court procedures in King, Pierce, and Snohomish Counties
• Must reside in Washington State and be able to commute to Kirkland office as needed

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements.

Massachusetts Candidates Only: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment.