Family Law Paralegal

Kavaliro; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Kavaliro is seeking a Family Law Paralegal in Orlando, FL to support our domestic relations practice across all stages of family law matters. You will draft pleadings, manage mandatory disclosures and other discovery, review financial records, and maintain compassionate client communication.

The role requires strong organizational skills, high emotional intelligence, and meticulous attention to financial details to help families navigate sensitive proceedings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or Paralegal Certificate.
• High emotional intelligence, discretion, and exceptional communication skills suited for sensitive, high-stress client dynamics.
• Outstanding organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail, particularly when managing complex financial data.
• Ability to prioritize tasks effectively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

Responsibilities

• Draft family law pleadings, petitions for dissolution, parenting plans, child support worksheets, financial affidavits, and property settlement agreements.
• Direct the financial discovery process, including subpoenaing, organizing, and analyzing financial records (tax returns, bank statements, business valuations, and asset/debt documentation).
• Coordinate mandatory disclosures and handle traditional discovery, including drafting interrogatories and requests for production tailored to domestic relations.
• Serve as a primary, compassionate point of contact for clients, maintaining clear communication while setting professional boundaries during emotional proceedings.
• Liaise with third-party professionals, including forensic accountants, real estate appraisers, Guardians ad Litem, and custody evaluators.
• Prepare comprehensive case files, trial binders, financial summaries, and exhibit lists for temporary relief hearings, mediations, and trials.
• Assist attorneys in real-time during court hearings, trials, and mediations, including exhibit management and client support.
• Track court dockets, manage attorney calendars, and ensure strict compliance with procedural deadlines.

Skills

Emotional intelligence

Discretion

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Deadline management

Education

Bachelor's degree or Paralegal Certificate

Tools

Family law software

eDiscovery management

Child support calculators

Job description

As a Family Law Paralegal, you will play a crucial role in guiding clients through complex life transitions while supporting our domestic relations practice. You will assist attorneys across all stages of family law matters, including divorce, child custody, parenting plans, child support, paternity, and post-judgment modifications. Your responsibilities will center on drafting pleadings, managing mandatory financial disclosures and other discovery, reviewing financial records, and maintaining clear, empathetic communication with clients. Your attention to detail, emotional intelligence, and organization will be essential to driving positive outcomes for our firm and the families we serve.

Pay: $45,000 to $55,000 annually

Description Key Responsibilities

• Draft family law pleadings, petitions for dissolution, parenting plans, child support worksheets, financial affidavits, and property settlement agreements.
• Direct the financial discovery process, including subpoenaing, organizing, and analyzing financial records (tax returns, bank statements, business valuations, and asset/debt documentation).
• Coordinate mandatory disclosures and handle traditional discovery, including drafting interrogatories and requests for production tailored to domestic relations.
• Serve as a primary, compassionate point of contact for clients, maintaining clear communication while setting professional boundaries during emotional proceedings.
• Liaise with third-party professionals, including forensic accountants, real estate appraisers, Guardians ad Litem, and custody evaluators.
• Prepare comprehensive case files, trial binders, financial summaries, and exhibit lists for temporary relief hearings, mediations, and trials.
• Assist attorneys in real-time during court hearings, trials, and mediations, including exhibit management and client support.
• Track court dockets, manage attorney calendars, and ensure strict compliance with procedural deadlines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or Paralegal Certificate.
• High emotional intelligence, discretion, and exceptional communication skills suited for sensitive, high-stress client dynamics.
• Outstanding organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail, particularly when managing complex financial data.
• Ability to prioritize tasks effectively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• 2+ years of dedicated experience as a paralegal in family law or domestic relations.
• Proficiency with family law software (e.g., state child support calculators, financial affidavit tools, and eDiscovery management).
• Deep understanding of local family court procedures, mandatory financial disclosure rules, and electronic court filing systems.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Kavaliro provides Equal Employment Opportunities to all employees and applicants. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. Kavaliro is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. In keeping with our commitment, Kavaliro will take the steps to assure that people with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. Accordingly, if reasonable accommodation is required to fully participate in the job application or interview process, to perform the essential functions of the position, and/or to receive all other benefits and privileges of employment, please respond to this posting to connect with a company representative.