Family Law Paralegal

Randstad USA; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Firm-paid health insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) with employer contribution

Paid time off

Job summary

Responsibilities include drafting motions, pleadings, notices, discovery, and affidavits; preparing cases for trial; managing Florida e-Filing Portal submissions and county clerk dockets; and coordinating with attorneys to move cases forward.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years of civil paralegal experience, with family law exposure; certification is preferred but not required; competitive salary and benefits offered in Florida.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of civil paralegal experience; family law preferred; strong civil litigation candidates welcome.
• Proven experience drafting pleadings, discovery, motions, notices, and affidavits.
• Hands-on experience with hearing preparation and trial support.
• NALA Certified Paralegal designation is preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Draft legal documents, including motions, pleadings, notices, discovery, and affidavits.
• Prepare cases for trials and support attorneys during court hearings.
• Manage court filings through the Florida e-Filing Portal and navigate Florida county clerk dockets.
• Collaborate with assigned attorneys and legal assistants to ensure efficient case progression.

Skills

Drafting pleadings & motions

Trial preparation

Collaboration with attorneys

Education

NALA Certified Paralegal (preferred)

Tools

Florida e-Filing Portal

Florida county clerk dockets

Job description

We are seeking a detail-oriented Family Law Paralegal to support one attorney while working alongside a dedicated legal assistant. You will handle core litigation tasks, case management, and court filings to support our clients through critical family law proceedings.

Key Responsibilities

• Draft legal documents, including motions, pleadings, notices, discovery, and affidavits.
• Prepare cases for trials and support attorneys during court hearings.
• Manage court filings through the Florida e-Filing Portal and navigate Florida county clerk dockets.
• Collaborate with assigned attorneys and legal assistants to ensure efficient case progression.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Experience: 2+ years of civil paralegal experience. Family law experience is preferred; strong civil litigation candidates looking to transition into family law are encouraged to apply.
• Technical Skills: Required proficiency with the Florida e-Filing Portal and Florida county clerk dockets.
• Document Drafting: Proven experience drafting pleadings, discovery, motions, notices, and affidavits.
• Trial Prep: Hands-on experience with hearing preparation and trial support.
• Certifications: NALA Certified Paralegal designation is preferred, but not required.
• Salary Range: $50,000 - $60,000 annually (commensurate with experience).
• Health & Wellness: 100% firm-paid employee base health insurance premium; Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage available.
• Disability & Parental Leave: 100% employer-paid disability insurance, including 60% salary replacement during maternity leave.
• Retirement: 401(k) with a 3% employer contribution (eligible after one year), plus an additional annual firm contribution.
• Paid Time Off: 13 PTO days annually, 1 floating holiday, and most major holidays off.
• Growth: Continuous opportunities for professional development and training.