Paralegal Family Law

Legal Search Solutions, Inc.; West Palm Beach (FL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Legal Search Solutions, Inc. is seeking a Family Law Paralegal for an onsite role in Palm Beach Gardens. The ideal candidate has 3+ years of family law experience and a paralegal certificate is preferred.

You will support multiple attorneys in domestic disputes, complex business, real property, and probate matters, work independently through trial, and manage billable-hour records. Office hours typically 8:30-5:30 or 9-6, with competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in Paralegal Studies; Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Paralegal certificate preferred.
• Minimum 3+ years of family law/litigation experience in a law firm.
• Proficient in document management, timekeeping programs, LexisNexis, Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel.

Responsibilities

• You will support multiple attorneys in marital & family law and litigation on domestic disputes, complex business, real property, and probate matters.
• You will work independently, handling tasks from case inception through trial and post-trial procedures, ensuring the attorney has materials and support.
• Your responsibilities include prioritizing and managing multiple projects while communicating with clients, attorneys, staff and peers across drafting, discovery and trial prep.
• You will demonstrate thorough knowledge of firm and practice-specific processes and procedures.
• You will maintain records regarding billable hours spent on specific matters.

Skills

Legal research

Case management

Communication

Education

Associate's degree in Paralegal Studies

Bachelor's degree in Paralegal Studies

Tools

LexisNexis

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Excel

Document management systems

Timekeeping software

Job description

Family Law Paralegal for onsite position at Palm Beach Gardens mid-size law firm.

What you’ll bring to the table:

3+ Yrs Family Law Experience

Position Responsibilities:

• You will support multiple attorneys who work in marital & family law and litigation on domestic disputes, complex business, real property, and probate matters.
• You will be able to work independently, handle various tasks from case inception through trial and post-trial procedures, ensuring the attorney has all the necessary materials and support.
• Your responsibilities will include prioritizing, managing and following through on multiple projects while communicating effectively with clients, attorneys, staff and peers with tasks ranging from document drafting to discovery to trial preparation.
• You will be able to demonstrate thorough knowledge of firm and practice-specific processes and procedures.
• You will maintain records regarding billable hours spent on specific matters.

Qualifications:

• Associate's degree in Paralegal Studies or related field; Bachelor's degree in Paralegal Studies or related field preferred.
• Paralegal certificate preferred.
• Minimum 3+ years of family law/litigation experience in a law firm.
• Proficient in such programs document management, timekeeping programs, LexisNexis, Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel.

The work-day and benefits:

This full-time position will be accompanied by a competitive benefits package including healthcare and 401k, Vacation/PTO days and paid holidays. You will work in-office/onsite at our Palm Beach Gardens location with work hours between 8:30-5:30 or 9-6.