Family Law Senior Paralegal

Boutique Recruiting; Corona (CA); Hybrid; USD 175,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and sick time

Performance-based bonus opportunities

Paid professional development

Hybrid flexibility may be available

Job summary

Boutique Recruiting seeks an experienced Family Law Senior Paralegal to manage an active California caseload and provide high-level support across divorce, child custody, property division, discovery, hearings, and trial prep.

This role will work closely with multiple attorneys while communicating directly with clients, drafting complex legal documents, tracking critical deadlines, and keeping cases moving efficiently from intake through resolution.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of California family law paralegal experience.
• Strong knowledge of California family law, court procedures, and filing requirements.
• Hands-on experience preparing family law forms, pleadings, discovery, and other legal documents.
• Ability to independently follow cases, manage deadlines, and stay organized across multiple matters.
• Experience with clients in sensitive or high-stress legal situations.
• Experience with legal case management software, Clio preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage an active family law caseload while supporting multiple attorneys across the legal team.
• Draft pleadings, motions, subpoenas, discovery requests, correspondence, and other family law documents.
• Communicate directly with clients, gather case information, and conduct client interviews.
• Assist attorneys with preparation for hearings and trials, including organizing exhibits and coordinating witnesses.
• Maintain case calendars, deadlines, notes, documentation, and other critical case information.
• Track billable hours and work toward established weekly and annual billable targets.
• Collaborate closely with attorneys and team members to ensure cases progress efficiently and deadlines are met.

Skills

Family law paralegal

Client communication

Deadline management

Drafting pleadings & motions

Caseload management

Tools

Clio

Job description

Position Title: Family Law Senior Paralegal

A growing family law practice is seeking an experienced Family Law Senior Paralegal to manage an active caseload and provide high-level support across divorce, child custody, property division, discovery, hearings, and trial preparation. This role will work closely with multiple attorneys while communicating directly with clients, drafting complex legal documents, tracking critical deadlines, and keeping cases moving efficiently from intake through resolution.

The ideal candidate has 5–10 years of California family law paralegal experience, strong knowledge of court procedures, and the confidence to independently manage case details in a fast-paced environment. This is an excellent opportunity for a seasoned paralegal who values autonomy, collaboration, professional development, and long-term growth within a supportive legal team.

Salary Range: $175,000 - $200,000 / annually, DOE

Responsibilities

• Manage an active family law caseload while supporting multiple attorneys across the legal team
• Draft pleadings, motions, subpoenas, discovery requests, correspondence, and other family law documents
• Communicate directly with clients, gather case information, and conduct client interviews
• Assist attorneys with preparation for hearings and trials, including organizing exhibits and coordinating witnesses
• Maintain case calendars, deadlines, notes, documentation, and other critical case information
• Track billable hours and consistently work toward established weekly and annual billable targets
• Collaborate closely with attorneys and team members to ensure cases progress efficiently and deadlines are met

Requirements

• 5–10 years of family law paralegal experience
• Strong knowledge of California family law, court procedures, and filing requirements
• Hands‑on experience preparing family law forms, pleadings, discovery, and other legal documents
• Ability to independently follow cases, manage deadlines, and stay organized across multiple matters
• Experience working directly with clients in sensitive or high‑stress legal situations
• Experience with legal case management software, with Clio experience preferred
• Strong communication, organization, attention to detail, and ability to thrive in a high‑expectation environment

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Company-paid life insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and sick time
• Performance-based bonus opportunities
• Paid professional development
• Strong mentorship and ongoing training
• Hybrid flexibility may be available after training