Experienced Family Law Paralegal | Flexible Schedule & Growth

Jobot; Newport Beach (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k)

Paid time off

Holidays

Catered lunches

Short Fridays

Job summary

Jobot is seeking a Paralegal for our Southern California family law team. You will support attorneys with divorce, child custody, and property division matters, drafting motions and settlement agreements, conducting legal research, and coordinating discovery.

You’ll maintain case files, communicate with clients and courts, and help prep for trials in a collaborative environment. Ideal candidates have 2–5+ years of family law paralegal experience, paralegal certification preferred, and strong MS

Qualifications

• Associate's degree or equivalent; Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Paralegal certification from an accredited program preferred.
• Minimum of 2-5 years+ of experience as a family law paralegal.
• Strong knowledge of family law procedures and legal terminology.
• Excellent organizational and multitasking abilities.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and legal research software.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Attention to detail and accuracy in work.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Professional demeanor and strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information.

Responsibilities

• Assist attorneys in preparing and organizing family law cases, including divorce, child custody, spousal support, and property division.
• Draft and review legal documents such as motions, pleadings, and settlement agreements.
• Conduct legal research and gather relevant case information.
• Coordinate and manage discovery processes, including document production and interrogatories.
• Maintain and organize case files, ensuring all documents are properly filed and accessible.
• Communicate with clients, opposing counsel, and court personnel.
• Schedule appointments, court appearances, and meetings for attorneys.
• Prepare trial exhibits and assist attorneys during trial proceedings.

Skills

Family law knowledge

Organizational skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Attention to detail

Confidentiality

Independent & team work

Interpersonal skills

Education

Associate's degree or equivalent

Bachelor's degree preferred

Paralegal certification from accredited program preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Legal research software

Job description

Jobot is seeking a Paralegal for our Southern California family law team. You will support attorneys with divorce, child custody, and property division matters, drafting motions and settlement agreements, conducting legal research, and coordinating discovery.

You’ll maintain case files, communicate with clients and courts, and help prep for trials in a collaborative environment. Ideal candidates have 2–5+ years of family law paralegal experience, paralegal certification preferred, and strong MS