Family Law Paralegal

Hirsch & Ehlenberger, P.C.; Reston (VA); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Hirsch & Ehlenberger, P.C. seeks a family law paralegal to support attorneys in all aspects of domestic relations matters.

The role is full-time and primarily on-site with partial remote work, collaborating closely with lawyers to prepare for hearings and manage case calendars. Responsibilities include reviewing and summarizing documents, drafting discovery responses, communicating with clients, courts, and opposing counsel, and filing materials accurately and on time.

Qualifications

• Background in family law; two years experience preferred.
• Excellent communication with clients, attorneys and court personnel.
• Strong organizational skills with ability to manage multiple deadlines.
• Familiarity with practice management software and e-filing.

Responsibilities

• Review and summarize documents for attorneys.
• Prepare discovery responses and assist with hearings, mediations, and trials.
• Maintain calendars and deadlines for cases.
• Communicate with clients, courts, and opposing counsel; file documents timely.

Skills

Family law knowledge

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Legal software & e-filing

Tools

Practice management software

Microsoft Office

Electronic filing systems

Job description

Hirsch & Ehlenberger is seeking a family law paralegal for a full-time position. This role supports attorneys in all aspects of family law matters. Day-to-day responsibilities include reviewing and summarizing documents, preparing discovery responses, assisting with preparation for hearings, mediations, and trials, and maintaining calendars and deadlines. Additional responsibilities include communicating with clients, courts, and opposing counsel, and ensuring accurate and timely filing of documents. The position requires on-site presence (with an option for some remote work) to collaborate with attorneys and provide direct support to the firm’s operations.

Qualifications

• Background in family law and general law concepts, with preferred two years' experience supporting litigation or domestic relations matters.
• Effective communication skills for interacting with clients, attorneys, court personnel, and opposing counsel in a professional manner.
• High level of organization, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple cases, deadlines, and priorities simultaneously.
• Comfort with legal practice management software, Microsoft Office, and electronic filing systems; ability to learn new tools as needed.

Salary Range $65,000 - $80,000 commensurate with experience