Family Law Paralegal

Modern Law PLLC; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 50,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Modern Law PLLC in Phoenix, Arizona, United States seeks an organized and experienced family law paralegal to support the legal team. You will draft affidavits, motions, and pleadings, and conduct legal research for trial preparation.

You will keep case files neatly organized and accessible, enabling lawyers to focus on advocacy. Responsibilities include organizing files, drafting documents and subpoenas, interviewing clients, coordinating with process servers, and assisting with trial

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years as a family law paralegal in Arizona.
• Talented communicator and writer.
• 3+ years of legal service experience under an attorney or lawyer in a law firm setting.
• ABA-approved paralegal certificate program such as an Associate’s degree or proprietary school program in paralegal studies; Bachelor’s degree desired.
• Candidates should possess high-level organizational skills and time-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Organize electronic case files to ensure documents are properly sorted and easily located.
• Assist lawyers in preparing legal documentation, pleadings, and correspondence (interrogatories, subpoenas, deposition notices, complaints, pretrial orders, legal briefs, affidavits).
• Conduct interviews with clients to gather information about their legal issues.
• Draft subpoenas and coordinate with process servers.
• Help lawyers prepare for trial by organizing exhibits, client meetings, filing motions, researching legal articles, and coordinating witnesses.

Skills

Three years family law experience

Excellent communication

Strong organizational skills

Education

ABA-approved certificate / Associate's degree

Bachelor’s degree desired

Job description

Family Law Paralegal

Modern Law PLLC Phoenix, Arizona, United States

About this position

We're looking for an organized, detail-oriented, and experienced family law paralegal to play an important role on our legal team. You'll draft legal documents such as affidavits, motions, and pleadings, and conduct legal research for trial preparation. You will keep case files and other important information neatly organized and easily accessible. If you're interested in advancing your paralegal career with opportunities for growth, we want to hear from you.

Compensation:

$50,000 - $85,000 annually

Responsibilities:

• Organize electronic case files to ensure all documents are properly sorted and easy to locate, and perform other administrative duties as needed

• Assist lawyers in preparing legal documentation, pleadings, and correspondence, including correspondence such as interrogatories, subpoenas, deposition notices, complaints, pretrial orders, legal briefs, and affidavits

• Conduct interviews with clients to gather information about their legal issues

• Draft subpoenas and coordinate with process servers

• Help lawyers prepare for trial by preparing and organizing exhibits, assisting with client meetings, filing motions, conducting research on legal articles, and organizing and coordinating witnesses

Qualifications:

• Minimum of three years as a family law paralegal in Arizona

• Talented communicator and writer

• 3+ years of legal service experience under an attorney or lawyer in a law firm setting

• ABA-approved paralegal certificate program such as an Associate’s degree or proprietary school program in paralegal studies; Bachelor’s degree desired

• Candidates should possess high-level organizational skills and time-management skills

About Company

Modern Law is a launchpad for ambitious professionals. You’ll join a collaborative, supportive team with the autonomy to run your practice your way—no micromanaging, just real trust.

We have more high-quality work than you can handle, so you can focus on advocacy, not client hunting. And our flexible billable requirements adapt to your goals—whether you want to maximize income or maintain balance, we’ll back your definition of success.

Here, you bring the drive. We provide the rocket fuel.

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