Family Law Paralegal — Impactful Case Support

Cordell & Cordell; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 58,300 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision plans

401(k) with employer matching

Paid time off

Wellness program

Employer-paid health premiums

Job summary

Cordell & Cordell in Baltimore, MD is seeking a Family Law Paralegal to support our team of experienced family law attorneys. This onsite role requires drafting pleadings, managing case calendars, and communicating professionally with clients, courts, and opposing counsel.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years of family law paralegal or legal assistant experience, an associate’s degree in paralegal studies, and proficiency with MS Word, Outlook, Excel, and common legal software.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3+ years of family law paralegal or legal assistant experience.
• Associate’s degree in paralegal studies or equivalent.
• Proficient with MS Word, Outlook and Excel.
• Experience with legal software and case management systems (Smart Advocate, Clio, MyCase).
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication with clients and colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Draft pleadings, motions, discovery requests/responses, and other legal documents.
• Prepare documentation such as financial disclosures, child support worksheets, and parenting plans.
• Manage case calendars, track deadlines, and ensure timely filings.
• Communicate with clients, courts, and opposing counsel in a professional manner.
• Edit draft documents for client changes and prepare documents for signing.
• Handle sensitive client data with utmost discretion, care, and accuracy.
• Perform tasks as assigned with accuracy and promptness, meeting all deadlines.

Skills

Family law experience

Typing

Microsoft Word

Outlook

Excel

Attention to detail

Verbal and written communication

Client interaction

On-site availability

Education

Associate’s degree in paralegal studies

Tools

Smart Advocate

Clio

MyCase

Job description

Cordell & Cordell in Baltimore, MD is seeking a Family Law Paralegal to support our team of experienced family law attorneys. This onsite role requires drafting pleadings, managing case calendars, and communicating professionally with clients, courts, and opposing counsel.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years of family law paralegal or legal assistant experience, an associate’s degree in paralegal studies, and proficiency with MS Word, Outlook, Excel, and common legal software.