Family Law Paralegal

Clifftop Law; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Holidays

Dental, Health, and Vision insurance

Company Events

401K

Paid Time Off

Training and Development

Opportunities for growth and Advancem

Job summary

Clifftop Law is seeking a dedicated Family Law Paralegal to join our team in a full-time, in-person capacity. You will support attorneys in a fast-paced, client-focused setting, handling pleadings, case management, and courtroom preparation with compassion and professionalism.

Ideal candidates have 1+ year in family law at a law firm or legal office, strong knowledge of WA procedures, and excellent communication skills.

Qualifications

• 1+ year of experience in family law at a law firm or legal office.
• Strong knowledge of family law procedures, filings, and WA state court requirements.
• High attention to detail and ability to manage multiple cases and deadlines at once.
• Proficiency with legal case management software, Microsoft Office, and PDF editing tools.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Professional and reliable work ethic, with the ability to work in-person Monday-Friday.

Responsibilities

• Draft and prepare family law pleadings, declarations, discovery, financial documents, and correspondence.
• Maintain case files, calendars, and deadlines with accuracy and consistency.
• Assist attorneys with client communication, case updates, scheduling, and hearing preparation.
• Conduct legal research and assist in trial preparation.
• Communicate with clients, court staff, opposing counsel, and other parties in a professional and timely manner.
• Support attorneys across the full case lifecycle from intake to resolution.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Organizational skills

In-person collaboration

Tools

Legal case management software

Microsoft Office

PDF editing tools

Job description

Job Description

Clifftop Law is seeking a dedicated and experienced Family Law Paralegal to join our growing team. This is a full-time, in-person position, Monday through Friday, supporting attorneys in a fast-paced and client-focused environment. We are looking for someone proactive, organized, detail-oriented, and passionate about helping families navigate complex legal matters with compassion and professionalism.

Responsibilities

• Draft and prepare family law pleadings, declarations, discovery, financial documents, and correspondence.
• Maintain case files, calendars, and deadlines with accuracy and consistency.
• Assist attorneys with client communication, case updates, scheduling, and hearing preparation.
• Conduct legal research and assist in trial preparation.
• Communicate with clients, court staff, opposing counsel, and other parties in a professional and timely manner.
• Support attorneys across the full case lifecycle from intake to resolution.

Minimum Requirements

• 1+ year of experience in family law at a law firm or legal office.
• Strong knowledge of family law procedures, filings, and WA state court requirements.
• High attention to detail and ability to manage multiple cases and deadlines at once.
• Proficiency with legal case management software, Microsoft Office, and PDF editing tools.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Professional and reliable work ethic, with the ability to work in-person Monday-Friday.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience drafting family law pleadings with minimal supervision.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) a plus, but not required.
• Ability to contribute to a collaborative, supportive, and client-centered work culture.

Benefits

• Paid Holidays - We follow the WA State Court Calendar.
• Dental, Health, and Vision insurance.
• Company Events - Networking Opportunities.
• 401K.
• Paid Time Off.
• Training and Development.
• Opportunities for growth and advancement.

About Clifftop Law

Clifftop Law is a growing and inclusive general legal practice dedicated to providing high-quality representation to families across Washington. We take pride in providing compassionate service and strong advocacy while maintaining an efficient and supportive workplace for our team.

Next Steps

If you are looking to grow your legal career in a professional environment where your work makes a real difference, we would love to hear from you.