Family Paralegal

Ultimate Staffing Services; West Palm Beach (FL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Ultimate Staffing Services, West Palm Beach, is seeking an experienced Family Paralegal to join our legal team in West Palm Beach, Florida. This role requires a minimum of 3 years of recent family law experience and a Florida Registered Paralegal (FRP) in good standing.

Responsibilities include drafting pleadings, managing calendars, and supporting attorneys through all stages of family law proceedings, with strong attention to detail and ability to handle a high-volume caseload.

Qualifications

• FRP certification in good standing.
• Minimum 3 years of recent family law paralegal experience.
• Strong knowledge of Florida family law procedures and court rules.
• Experience drafting legal documents independently.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and legal case management software.

Responsibilities

• Draft, prepare, and file family law pleadings, motions, notices, financial affidavits, discovery requests, and settlement agreements.
• Assist attorneys with divorce, child custody, child support, alimony, paternity, domestic violence, and post-judgment matters.
• Communicate professionally with clients, attorneys, court personnel, and opposing counsel.
• Manage attorney calendars, hearings, mediations, and trial preparation.
• Organize and maintain case files and legal documents.
• Review and summarize financial records, bank statements, tax returns, and other case-related documents.
• Prepare discovery responses and assist with document production.
• E-file documents with Florida courts and ensure compliance with court deadlines.
• Coordinate and prepare exhibits, witness lists, and trial notebooks.

Skills

Legal document drafting

Client communication

Organizational skills

Deadline management

Education

Florida Registered Paralegal (FRP) certification

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Legal case management software

Job description

Family Paralegal (JN -102026-432227) West Palm Beach, Florida

Salary: USD75000 - USD90000 per year

We are seeking an experienced Family Law Paralegal to join our growing legal team. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 3 years of recent family law experience and be a Florida Registered Paralegal (FRP) in good standing. This role requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage a high-volume caseload while supporting attorneys throughout all stages of family law proceedings.

Responsibilities

• Draft, prepare, and file family law pleadings, motions, notices, financial affidavits, discovery requests, and settlement agreements.


• Assist attorneys with divorce, child custody, child support, alimony, paternity, domestic violence, and post-judgment matters.


• Communicate professionally with clients, attorneys, court personnel, and opposing counsel.


• Manage attorney calendars, hearings, mediations, and trial preparation.


• Organize and maintain case files and legal documents.


• Review and summarize financial records, bank statements, tax returns, and other case-related documents.


• Prepare discovery responses and assist with document production.


• E-file documents with Florida courts and ensure compliance with court deadlines.


• Coordinate and prepare exhibits, witness lists, and trial notebooks.

Qualifications

• Florida Registered Paralegal (FRP) certification required.


• Minimum 3 years of recent family law paralegal experience required.


• Strong knowledge of Florida family law procedures and court rules.


• Experience drafting legal documents independently.


• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and legal case management software.


• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.


• Ability to prioritize tasks, manage deadlines, and work in a fast-paced environment.