Family Law Paralegal

Prevail Recruiting; Seattle (WA); Remote; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k)

Vision insurance

Job summary

A leading recruiting firm is seeking a skilled Family Law Paralegal to support attorneys remotely. Candidates should have over 3 years of experience in family law, preferably in Washington, and be detail-oriented and proactive. The ideal candidate will work independently while managing various family law tasks and supporting a team-oriented environment. Competitive compensation and benefits are included.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of family law paralegal experience (King, Pierce or Snohomish county required).
• Strong knowledge of Washington family law rules, procedures, and forms.
• Ability to work independently in a fully remote setting.

Responsibilities

• Draft and prepare family law pleadings, including petitions and motions.
• Assist attorneys with case preparation for hearings and mediations.
• Manage case calendars, deadlines, and court schedules.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Proactive

Excellent drafting and writing skills

Organizational skills

Compassionate communication

Job description

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Base pay range

$90,000.00/yr - $120,000.00/yr

Additional compensation types

• Annual Bonus
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A growing family law practice serving clients throughout Washington State is seeking a skilled Family Law Paralegal to support attorneys in all phases of family law matters. This position is fully remote, but candidates must reside in the Greater Seattle area or elsewhere in Washington for court familiarity and occasional in-person filings or local tasks if needed.

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, proactive, and experienced with Washington family law procedures, filings, and case management systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Draft and prepare family law pleadings, including petitions, responses, motions, and declarations.
• Draft parenting plans, child support worksheets, and financial documents.
• Draft discovery requests, responses, and subpoenas.
• Assist attorneys with case preparation for hearings, mediations, depositions, and trial.
• Manage case calendars, deadlines, and court schedules.
• Communicate with clients, opposing counsel, and court personnel with professionalism.
• File documents electronically across Washington courts (eFiling).
• Support attorneys with billing entries and timekeeping.
• Maintain strict confidentiality and high level of client service in a remote environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of family law paralegal experience (experience in King, Pierce or Snohomish county required).
• Strong knowledge of Washington family law rules, procedures, forms, and local county practices.
• Excellent drafting, writing, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and efficiently in a fully remote setting.
• Compassionate communication style and ability to work with sensitive client situations.
• Professional demeanor and dedication to client service.
• 100% remote—home office flexibility.
• Collaborate through Zoom, Teams, email, and cloud-based software.
• Supportive, team-oriented environment with regular virtual check-ins.
• All required technology and secure access tools provided (or stipend available depending on firm).

Medical insurance

401(k)

Vision insurance