Family Law Paralegal

Livesay & Myers, P.C.; Ashburn (VA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Livesay & Myers, P.C. in Northern Virginia seeks a capable family law paralegal to support attorneys with clerical and research tasks, including document and pleading preparation and review, discovery work, and trial readiness.

The role emphasizes strong communication, confidentiality, and organizational skills, with daily collaboration with clients and professionals to advance cases through filing, drafting, and preparation of materials.

Qualifications

• Minimum experience in family law required.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Ability to meet deadlines in a high-paced environment.
• Discretion and confidentiality required.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Assist attorneys with document and pleading preparation.
• Support discovery and trial preparation activities.
• Meet with attorneys, clients, and professionals to discuss cases.
• Organize, store, and retrieve case files and evidence.
• Draft routine pleadings and motions and file them.

Skills

Family law experience

Draft legal documents

Trial preparation

Client meetings

Research skills

Microsoft Office

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Description

Job Description

Job Summary:

The family law paralegal will assist attorney(s) by providing clerical and research support services including document and pleading preparation and review; discovery preparation; and trial preparation.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Some family law experience.
• Meets with attorneys, clients, and other professionals to discuss assigned cases or projects.
• Drafts legal documents including routine pleadings and motions, affidavits, and interrogatories; files motions and pleadings according to judicial procedures.
• Prepares, organizes, stores, and retrieves case files, which may include evidence, exhibits, depositions, pleadings, exhibits, and other items.
• Assists attorneys with trial preparation.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Understanding of legal language and principles, research methods, court pleadings and processes, and other related matters.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality, and to exercise discretion and good judgment.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

Company Description

Firm offices are located in Fairfax, Manassas, Ashburn, and Fredericksburg, the highly-rated family law attorneys at Livesay & Myers, P.C. represent clients across Northern Virginia.

Company Description

Firm offices are located in Fairfax, Manassas, Ashburn, and Fredericksburg, the highly-rated family law attorneys at Livesay & Myers, P.C. represent clients across Northern Virginia.