Family Law Paralegal

Dellino Family Law Group; Spokane (WA); On-site; USD 46,356 - 69,541; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Minimum $5,000 signing bonus

Job summary

Dellino Family Law Group in Spokane is seeking a skilled paralegal to provide full support in litigation. This role emphasizes client service, document management, and case coordination, requiring a minimum of three years of family law experience. You will assist attorneys, manage calendars, and draft legal documents. A strong commitment to client communication and a sense of humor is essential.

The position offers an hourly wage between $33.65 and $50.48 based on experience, plus a minimum $5,000 signing bonus for direct hires.

Qualifications

• Minimum three years of experience as a paralegal in Washington State family law.
• Working knowledge of court rules and procedures in Spokane County and surrounding areas.
• Proficiency with e-filing and e-service in Washington courts.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a primary point of contact for clients.
• Manage attorney calendars and monitor court hearing calendars.
• Draft pleadings, motions, and client correspondence.

Skills

Client communication

Case management

Document drafting

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Job description

Minimum $5,000 signing bonus for direct hires! Dellino Family Law Group is looking for a skilled, client-centered paralegal in the Spokane area to join our team in a full-support litigation role. You will be the right hand to one or more attorneys — bringing calm and competence to a fast-paced environment that handles high-conflict, high-stakes family law matters. The work is substantive, the team is excellent, and yes — the Slack memes are pretty good.

Role Context

This position sits within the attorney support structure of the firm. You will work alongside a dedicated discovery department (which handles the heavy discovery lifting), an intake team, and a billing specialist — freeing you to focus on client service, motion practice, and case management. You report directly to your assigned supervising attorney(s) and collaborate across the firm as matters require.

Client Service and Communication

• Serve as a primary point of contact for clients, communicating with professionalism, clarity, and genuine empathy.
• Attend client meetings with attorneys and independently manage routine client interactions.
• Help clients navigate legal processes and feel heard throughout their matter.

Case and Calendar Management

• Manage attorney calendars, including court dates, hearings, mediations, client appointments, and discovery deadlines.
• Monitor court hearing calendars to confirm that hearings are properly noted and that conflicts are identified.
• Maintain organized, current electronic matter files from opening through closing.

Document Drafting and Review

• Draft pleadings, motions, standardized dissolution forms, court orders, and client correspondence.
• Prepare mediation materials, trial exhibits, and trial binders.
• Manage client financial documentation relevant to the matter strategy.

Court and Filing Operations

• E-file documents in King, Snohomish, Pierce, and other Washington counties as required.
• Handle scanning, document organization, and general maintenance of digital case records.

Team and Firm Participation

• Meet a billable hours expectation.
• Contribute to a collaborative, values-driven team culture.
• Participate in training and knowledge-sharing activities as the firm builds out its operational infrastructure.

Qualifications

• Lives in the Spokane area.
• Minimum three years of experience as a paralegal in Washington State family law.
• Working knowledge of court rules and procedures in Spokane County, King, Snohomish, and Pierce counties area plus.
• Proficiency with e-filing and e-service in Washington courts.
• Strong written communication skills and attention to detail.
• Interpersonal skills and a genuine desire to help clients through difficult circumstances.
• Technology comfort across the firm’s standard platform.
• Sense of humor — family law is hard, and a good team makes a real difference.

Compensation

$33.65 – $50.48 hourly