Remote Family Law Paralegal (Part-time to Full-time)

Sapere Law, APC; Temecula (CA); Remote; Full time

Job summary

Sapere Law, a boutique firm, is hiring a Remote Family Law Paralegal to manage critical client tasks and support attorneys. This part-time to full-time position allows flexibility while requiring 3+ years of California family law experience, ensuring a proactive and organized applicant fits their high-performance culture.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of recent experience as paralegal in California family law.
• Strong understanding of Riverside and San Diego County court practices.

Responsibilities

• Maintain litigation calendars and deadlines.
• Draft pleadings and prepare legal documents.
• Guide clients through disclosures and maintain communication.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Self-management

Problem-solving

Tools

Computer

Webcam

Printer/scanner

High-speed internet

Job description

Remote Family Law Paralegal (Part-time to Full-time)

Remote Family Law Paralegal (Part-time to Full-time)

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Sapere Law & Mediationis a boutique Southern California firm with a high-performing, client-centered team handling complex divorce, mediation, and estate planning matters. We’re seeking a part-time remote California family law paralegal to join our team with potential to grow into a full-time role. You’ll work closely with attorneys and our on-site paralegal, supporting clients with professionalism, precision, and heart.

If you are a proactive, highly organized paralegal with recent, hands-on California family law experience (3+ years) and knowledge of Riverside and San Diego County court practices, we’d love to hear from you. You may reside outside of California, but current and relevant California family law experience is required.

Position Overview

- Position: Remote Paralegal (Part-time, with potential to full-time)

- Schedule: Flexible hours (minimum 20/week), Pacific Time Zone alignment required

- Location: Remote (U.S.-based, must have recent California family law experience)

- Practice Areas: Family Law (required); Estate Planning & Mediation (preferred)

- Compensation: $30–$45/hour, depending on experience

Responsibilities

- Maintain and monitor litigation calendars, deadlines, and case tasks

- Draft pleadings, declarations, subpoenas, discovery, and correspondence

- Prepare and format legal documents for e-filing in Riverside and San Diego County courts

- Guide clients in completing disclosures and collect necessary information for declarations,

- Track case progress and maintain ongoing communication with clients

- Coordinate with our on-site paralegal for seamless file management and client service

- Communicate professionally with courts, counsel, and clients via email and phone

Requirements

- Minimum 3 years of recent, hands-on experience as a paralegal in California family law

- U.S.-based; may live outside California but must have working knowledge of CA courts and

practices

- Strong understanding of Riverside and San Diego County court filing

procedures

- Technology: Own reliable, up to date computer, dual monitors, webcam, printer/scanner,

and high-speed internet

- Detail-oriented with strong self-management and confidentiality practices

- Positive, responsive, no-drama problem solver who thrives in a high-performance team

Application Instructions

To be considered, please submit:

- A PDF resume and brief cover letter

- Two family law-related writing samples

- A list of at least 3 references (name, email, phone)

- A short paragraph describing your remote work setup

PLEASE NOTE:If you are in law school or about to start law school –please DO NOT APPLY.We do not consider anyone in, or planning on attending law school.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Legal

• Industries

  Law Practice

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