Family Law Paralegal

Sterling Lawyers; Arlington Heights (IL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Paid vacation and holidays

401K with Matching

Short & Long-Term Disability

Job summary

Sterling Lawyers is seeking a Paralegal in Illinois to support two Attorneys in a fast-paced family law practice. The role involves e-filing, drafting pleadings, managing calendars, and coordinating with clients, courts, and process servers.

Expect a base salary range of $50,000–$61,900, with an incentive-based bonus, comprehensive benefits, and a stable, collaborative team culture focused on fixed-fee family law work.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of family law experience or related skills.
• Experience supporting two attorneys in a fast-paced environment.
• Familiarity with e-filing procedures and court rules.

Responsibilities

• Assist two attorneys in a fast-paced family law practice.
• File documents and process related payments.
• E-file documents and update attorneys on filing requirements.
• Draft and e-file pleadings (e.g., Summons, Petitions) for dissolution or parentage cases.
• Prepare and submit prove-up documents in each county.
• Draft and e-file other documents (Appearance forms, motions, affidavits).
• Prepare Interrogatories and Requests for Production of Documents.
• Prepare responses to Interrogatories and Requests.
• Draft Pre-Trial memos and coordinate exhibits for judges and opposing counsel.
• Manage attorney calendars and schedule hearings and prove-ups.
• Coordinate client, opposing party, and counsel calls.

Skills

Legal multitasking

E-filing

Calendar management

Pleadings drafting

Client coordination

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

“It was like stepping out of the Stone Age and into Star Wars.” – Kim Rose, recalling her first day at Sterling Lawyers

Sterling Hughes, LLC (sterlinglawyers.com) is a rapidly growing law firm that exclusively practices family law with a fixed fee model. Leave behind the stress of tracking billable hours and toxic micromanagement to join a supportive, successful and very collaborative legal team.

At Sterling Hughes, LLC we commit to making a positive impact at every touch point with clients, the community, and our team. We reduce stress and increase flexibility in your role by using modern, efficient technology and business practices.

Are you ready to join our top-performing team and make a difference in people's lives? We’re looking for the right people to further expand our Paralegal team based in Illinois.

• Base salary range starting at $50,000 to $61,900 commensurate with experience
• Incentive based bonus
• Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• Insurance starts on the first of the month following your hire date
• Paid vacation and holidays
• 401K with Matching
• Short & Long-Term Disability

Experience:

2-3 years of family law experience but will consider motivated candidates with relevant skills and no family law experience.

Work Schedule & Location:

Monday - Friday from 8:30am-5pm

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Ability to support two Attorneys in a fast-paced environment.
• File documents initially and in existing e-filed cases, and process payments related to the same.
• E-file any/all documents for your attorneys, and update attorneys with any/all changes in e-filing requirements.
• Draft and e-file pleadings including Summons and Petition for Dissolution of Marriage, Petition to Establish Parentage, and any other required pleadings in a divorce or parentage proceeding.
• Prepare and submit prove-up documents in each county.
• Draft and e-file other documents as requested by attorneys, including but not limited to Appearance forms, Temporary Support Pleadings, Requests for Mediation/Guardian ad Litem, Motions, Rule to Show Cause and Financial Affidavits, etc.
• Prepare Interrogatories & Requests for Production of Documents.
• Prepare Answers to Interrogatories & Requests (compile all documentation; scan, categorize, tag, and draft the written responses; prepare copies per attorney instructions).
• Prepare Request for Pretrial: draft Pre-Trial Memos for attorney review; forward Pre-Trial Memos with all exhibits to judge and opposing counsel.
• Manage attorney calendars including scheduling all hearings, prove ups and continuously reviewing/reconciling electronic dockets in counties.
• Scheduling Client, opposing party and opposing counsel calls.
• Process incoming mail: scanning documents into the client file, forwarding mail to client and attorney, and determining/coordinating next steps.
• Organize and update electronic and/or physical file: Court case, participants, folders, county, judge, opposing counsel, GAL, etc.
• Filing of the attorney's in/outbox into physical files.
• Coordinate and facilitate the completion and execution of Qualified Domestic Relations Orders.
• Closeout files: confirm that the attorney sent a closing email and that our billing department has any financial information needed to complete the closing process.
• Enter and submit for reimbursement any case expenses.
• Ordering office supplies, filling paper in printers, changing printer cartridges when needed, adding funds to the postage meter, and fulfilling other office duties as necessary.
• Carry out follow-up communication with clients for case updates, incoming/outgoing mail, new hearing dates, scheduling meetings with the attorneys, etc.
• Prepare documents for Service, coordinating with the Process Server, and providing all documents; follow-up to confirm service, file Affidavit of Service, and inform the attorney/client of the same.

About Us:

Sterling Lawyers, LLC exclusively practices family law with offices throughout Wisconsin and Illinois.

Our strategy starts with a clear focus on clients and their needs. In addition to this, we’re building new technologies to help better serve clients.

Our team pursues new ways to offer clients more information in easy to consume formats.

Job Type: Full-time