Family Law Paralegal

Joslyn Law Firm; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Joslyn Law Firm in Columbus, OH is seeking an experienced Family Law Paralegal to support attorneys and clients through family law cases. Duties include client communication, intake, drafting pleadings, e-filing, calendar management, and coordinating discovery.

The ideal candidate will be organized, detail‑oriented, and discreet when handling sensitive information. Prior family law exposure and strong writing skills are highly valued.

Qualifications

• Excellent organizational skills and detail‑oriented work.
• Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion.
• 1 year of relevant experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Communicate with clients and coordinate with attorneys.
• Draft pleadings and prepare documents for Domestic Relations cases.
• Prepare files, e‑file, and manage case calendars.
• Organize and distribute discovery and manage client accounts.
• Provide administrative support and assist with research as needed.

Skills

Communication with clients

Legal drafting

Calendar management

Case management

Client account management

Discretion with sensitive information

Job description

We are a well-known firm with a great reputation in Columbus. We have a position available for an experienced Family Law Paralegal. Responsibilities include assisting attorneys and clients through family law cases, speaking to clients, completing new client intakes, taking retainer payments, drafting pleadings, prepare files, e-filing, managing calendar and court schedules as well as other administrative tasks.

Family Law Cases are often emotionally charged, paralegals play an important role in ensuring that the legal process runs smoothly. A qualified candidate must have excellent organizational skills, be detail-oriented, and be able to handle sensitive information with discretion.

In addition to providing administrative support, paralegals also conduct legal research, draft documents, and manage communication between the parties involved in a case. They may also provide guidance and support to clients outside of the courtroom.

Typically, paralegals meet with the potential client and schedule an appointment with the attorney at the start of the process. A family law paralegal’s duties begin the moment the lawyer is hired and usually include:

• Communication and interaction with clients
• Legal drafting
• Preparation of petition and documents needed to initiate Domestic Relations Cases
• Organizing and Distributing Discovery
• Calendar Management
• Case Management
• Client Account Management

1 year of relevant experience preferred.