Senior Family Law Litigation Paralegal

Orionplacement; Saint Petersburg (FL); Híbrido; USD 75.000 - 95.000; Tempo integral

Benefícios oferecidos por esta vaga

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Vision insurance

Resumo da vaga

Confidential Employer in St. Petersburg, FL, is hiring a senior family law paralegal to support complex litigation, including divorce and custody matters. The role offers a hybrid schedule and meaningful case work.

Candidates must have 5+ years in family law, with at least 3+ years in litigation, and be proficient in case management software and MS Office. You will prepare pleadings, manage deadlines, and assist attorneys.

Qualificações

• 5+ years of family law experience.
• 3+ years of hands-on family law litigation experience.
• Strong understanding of Florida family law procedures, court filings, and litigation workflows.
• Experience drafting pleadings, coordinating discovery, and preparing cases for trial.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and time-management skills.
• Proficiency with legal case management software, electronic filing, and Microsoft Office.
• Ability to manage multiple cases independently while maintaining exceptional attention to detail.
• Professionalism, discretion, empathy, and a proactive, team-oriented approach.

Responsabilidades

• Support attorneys in complex family law litigation, including divorce, custody, support, and related matters.
• Draft and prepare pleadings, motions, discovery requests, subpoenas, and other legal documents.
• Coordinate discovery, organize evidence, and manage litigation files from start to finish.
• Prepare trial notebooks, exhibits, witness materials, and hearing documentation.
• Monitor court deadlines, maintain case calendars, and ensure timely filing of documents.
• Communicate professionally with clients, opposing counsel, courts, and other parties.
• Assist with mediation, depositions, hearings, and trial preparation.
• Maintain organized case files and help attorneys deliver efficient, high-quality legal representation.

Conhecimentos

Family law experience

Litigation support

Organization

Communication

Time management

Ferramentas

Legal case management software

Electronic filing

Microsoft Office

Descrição da vaga

Pay: $75,000.00 - $95,000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Take your family law career to the next level with a senior-level role where your litigation expertise truly matters.
• Work on meaningful divorce, child custody, and complex family law cases that make a real difference in people's lives.
• Enjoy a flexible hybrid schedule that offers a great balance of collaboration and independence.
• Play an important role in case strategy, trial preparation, and supporting attorneys throughout the litigation process.
• Join a collaborative legal team that values your experience, initiative, and attention to detail.
• Build on your expertise while taking ownership of challenging, rewarding legal work.

Location

St. Petersburg, FL – Hybrid. Enjoy the flexibility of working remotely while staying connected with our team through in-office collaboration. This opportunity is ideal for an experienced family law paralegal who values both flexibility and teamwork.

Note

Candidates must have 5+ years of family law experience, including at least 3+ years of family law litigation experience. Strong experience supporting contested family law matters, preparing litigation documents, and managing case deadlines is essential.

About Us

We are a family law practice dedicated to helping individuals and families navigate life's most challenging transitions. Our team combines compassionate client service with skilled legal advocacy and a commitment to achieving positive outcomes. We value professionals who take pride in their work, support one another, and make a meaningful impact every day.

Confidential Employer.

Job Description

• Support attorneys in complex family law litigation, including divorce, custody, support, and related matters.
• Draft and prepare pleadings, motions, discovery requests, subpoenas, and other legal documents.
• Coordinate discovery, organize evidence, and manage litigation files from start to finish.
• Prepare trial notebooks, exhibits, witness materials, and hearing documentation.
• Monitor court deadlines, maintain case calendars, and ensure timely filing of documents.
• Communicate professionally with clients, opposing counsel, courts, and other parties.
• Assist with mediation, depositions, hearings, and trial preparation.
• Maintain organized case files and help attorneys deliver efficient, high-quality legal representation.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of family law experience.
• 3+ years of hands-on family law litigation experience.
• Strong understanding of Florida family law procedures, court filings, and litigation workflows.
• Experience drafting pleadings, coordinating discovery, and preparing cases for trial.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and time-management skills.
• Proficiency with legal case management software, electronic filing, and Microsoft Office.
• Ability to manage multiple cases independently while maintaining exceptional attention to detail.
• Professionalism, discretion, empathy, and a proactive, team-oriented approach.

Why You Will Love Working Here

We recognize the important role experienced paralegals play in successful legal outcomes. Here, your skills will be valued, your contributions will matter, and you will have opportunities to take on meaningful responsibilities. With a flexible hybrid schedule, engaging litigation work, and a team that appreciates excellence, this is a place to grow professionally while making a genuine difference for clients.

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Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance