Family Law Paralegal

Talnt; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Talnt seeks an experienced Family Law Paralegal to support attorneys in divorce, custody, and related domestic relations matters. The role requires drafting pleadings, coordinating discovery, maintaining case files, and communicating professionally with clients and courts.

Ideal candidates have 3–5 years of family law paralegal experience, proficiency with case management and e-filing systems, and strong organizational skills to manage multiple cases with confidentiality and discretion.

Qualifications

• Three to five years of paralegal experience in family law or domestic relations.
• Drafting pleadings, discovery documents, financial affidavits, and settlement materials.
• Proficiency with case management software and electronic filing.
• Strong written and verbal communication; professional client interaction.
• Ability to manage multiple cases and deadlines with confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Manage family law case files from intake through resolution with accurate records and deadlines.
• Draft petitions, motions, discovery requests, subpoenas, and settlement materials.
• Coordinate discovery by organizing and reviewing financial records and other evidence.
• Maintain attorney calendars, court dates, filings, and client meetings.
• Communicate case updates with clients, courts, and opposing counsel.
• File documents electronically and ensure compliance with court rules.
• Assist with hearing, deposition, and trial preparation, including exhibits and summaries.
• Conduct legal research on divorce, custody, support, and related matters.
• Coordinate with courts, opposing counsel, experts, and other parties.

Skills

Family law paralegal experience

Written and verbal communication

Organizational and time management

Attention to detail

Independent judgment

Client communication

Education

Paralegal certificate or associate degree

Equivalent combination of education and experience

Tools

Legal case management software

Electronic filing systems

Microsoft Office suite

Document management platforms and calendars

Job description

About the Role

The Family Law Paralegal will support attorneys with divorce, child custody, child support, spousal support, adoption, guardianship, and related domestic relations matters. This role is ideal for an experienced family law legal assistant or paralegal with 3 to 5 years of experience managing case files, preparing legal documents, coordinating discovery, and communicating professionally with clients, courts, and opposing counsel.

Responsibilities

• Manage family law case files from intake through resolution, maintaining accurate records, deadlines, correspondence, pleadings, and supporting documentation.
• Draft and prepare petitions, motions, discovery requests, subpoenas, financial affidavits, settlement agreements, parenting plans, and other family law documents.
• Coordinate discovery by collecting, organizing, reviewing, and summarizing financial records, tax documents, employment information, property records, and other evidence.
• Maintain attorney calendars and track court dates, filing deadlines, mediation sessions, depositions, hearings, and client meetings.
• Communicate with clients regarding case updates, document requests, scheduling, and procedural requirements while maintaining professionalism and confidentiality.
• File legal documents electronically with state and local courts and ensure compliance with applicable court rules and filing procedures.
• Assist attorneys with hearing, deposition, mediation, settlement conference, and trial preparation, including organizing exhibits, witness materials, and case summaries.
• Conduct legal and factual research related to divorce, custody, support, property division, domestic violence, and other family law matters.
• Coordinate with courts, opposing counsel, experts, evaluators, process servers, and other parties involved in active cases.
• Maintain strict confidentiality and handle sensitive personal, financial, and legal information with discretion.

Qualifications

• Three to five years of paralegal experience in family law, domestic relations, divorce, custody, or a closely related legal practice area.
• Strong knowledge of family law procedures, legal terminology, court filings, discovery processes, and case management practices.
• Demonstrated experience drafting pleadings, discovery documents, financial affidavits, settlement materials, and client correspondence.
• Proficiency with legal case management software, electronic filing systems, Microsoft Office, document management platforms, and calendaring tools.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to interact effectively with attorneys, clients, court personnel, and opposing counsel.
• Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to prioritize multiple cases, meet deadlines, and manage detailed documentation.
• Ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, and remain composed when handling emotionally sensitive family law matters.
• High level of accuracy, attention to detail, professionalism, and commitment to client service.
• Paralegal certificate, associate degree, or equivalent combination of legal education and relevant professional experience.
• Ability to protect confidential information and comply with legal ethics, privacy requirements, and professional standards.

Desired Qualifications

• Experience preparing cases for mediation, evidentiary hearings, depositions, settlement conferences, and trial.
• Familiarity with financial discovery, asset tracing, property division, business valuation, and high-net-worth divorce matters.
• Experience supporting child custody evaluations, guardian ad litem matters, domestic violence proceedings, or complex support cases.
• Knowledge of local family court rules, judicial procedures, and electronic filing requirements.
• Advanced proficiency with legal research databases, document automation tools, and family law case management systems.
• Professional paralegal certification, such as NALA Certified Paralegal or NFPA Registered Paralegal credentials.