Experienced Family Law Paralegal – Detail-Driven

Sherry Hurst Legal Recruiting; Clayton (MO); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Clayton law firm is seeking an experienced Family Law Paralegal to join their team in Clayton, Missouri. The role focuses on case management, discovery, financial documentation, and client coordination with attorneys, requiring meticulous drafting, deadlines, and professional client communication.

The ideal candidate will have at least three years of family law paralegal experience, a paralegal degree or equivalent, and strong skills in Word, Outlook, and Excel, plus familiarity with Missouri

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years of family law paralegal experience.
• Degree in Paralegal Studies, Legal Studies, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel, including working with financial spreadsheets.
• Experience with legal document drafting, proofreading, and preparation.
• Experience organizing discovery materials and reviewing financial documentation.
• Familiarity with electronic court filing procedures and Missouri Case.net.
• Experience using legal case management and document management systems.
• Strong organizational, communication, and time-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist attorneys with all phases of family law matters, including dissolution of marriage, child custody, child support, maintenance, adoptions, guardianships and other domestic relations proceedings.
• Draft petitions, answers, motions, pleadings, and other legal documents for attorney review.
• Independently monitor assigned cases, manage deadlines, and proactively identify outstanding tasks and procedural requirements.
• Calculate and track routine procedural and discovery deadlines in accordance with applicable court rules and firm procedures.
• Monitor court dockets and electronically file documents through Missouri Case.net.
• Coordinate service of process and follow up on outstanding service requirements.
• Prepare and organize discovery requests and responses.
• Review discovery materials for completeness and identify missing information.
• Organize and summarize financial records, including income, assets, liabilities, and expenses.
• Prepare financial statements, Mandatory Document Exchanges, property distribution worksheets, and Form 14 calculations.
• Request outstanding information and follow up with clients to ensure timely completion of discovery obligations.
• Maintain professional, timely, and compassionate communication with clients regarding case status, procedural developments, and required information.
• Proactively communicate upcoming hearings, deadlines, and necessary client actions.
• Keep attorneys informed of significant case developments, outstanding tasks, and potential delays.
• Coordinate with court personnel and opposing counsel regarding routine administrative and scheduling matters.
• Manage competing assignments, clarify deadlines when necessary, and communicate workload concerns proactively.
• Collaborate with attorneys and colleagues to ensure assigned matters progress efficiently.
• Prepare and organize exhibits, trial binders, witness lists, and supporting materials.
• Coordinate witnesses, experts, and other participants as necessary.
• Assist attorneys with preparation for hearings, mediations, depositions, settlement conferences, and trials.
• Attend proceedings when requested to provide litigation and logistical support.
• Maintain organized electronic case documents in accordance with established firm procedures.
• Accurately record billable and nonbillable time in accordance with firm procedures.
• Enter time daily with clear, complete, and appropriate billing descriptions.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Time management

Communication

Professionalism

Empathy

Education

Degree in Paralegal Studies or Legal Studies or related field

Tools

Microsoft Word

Outlook

Excel

Missouri Case.net

Legal case management systems

Document management systems

Job description

Clayton law firm is seeking an experienced Family Law Paralegal to join their team in Clayton, Missouri. The role focuses on case management, discovery, financial documentation, and client coordination with attorneys, requiring meticulous drafting, deadlines, and professional client communication.

The ideal candidate will have at least three years of family law paralegal experience, a paralegal degree or equivalent, and strong skills in Word, Outlook, and Excel, plus familiarity with Missouri