Senior Family Law Paralegal

Northwest Family Law, P.S.; Kirkland (WA); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO

Competitive benefits: Health, Dental,

401(k) with employer matching

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

Northwest Family Law is seeking an experienced Senior Family Law Paralegal to join our team. This role emphasizes high-level drafting of pleadings, discovery, and case correspondence, with responsibilities across 40+ cases and client-facing work.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in family law, familiarity with King/Pierce/Snohomish counties, and a paralegal certification. This full-time, hybrid position offers generous PTO and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of family law experience under an attorney in a law firm setting.
• Experience filing in King, Pierce, and Snohomish counties.
• Paralegal certification or advanced paralegal education.
• Excellent organizational, time-management and customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Interface with clients, witnesses, experts, and opposing counsel.
• Attend client meetings as main contact for the client.
• Draft pleadings, discovery, and case correspondence.

Skills

Family law experience

Organizational skills

Time management

Customer service

Education

Associate degree

Paralegal certification

Tools

Clio

Job description

Make a Difference in People's Lives Every Single Day

Northwest Family Law is a growth-minded, boutique law firm dedicated to providing holistic, solutions-driven family law services. We go beyond legal representation; we guide our clients through life's toughest transitions, turning the pain of divorce into the hope of a brighter future. We are passionate about helping our clients move forward with confidence, and we are looking for exceptional paralegals who share that passion and want to be part of a team that is redefining what the family law experience can be.

At Northwest Family Law, we believe our team is our greatest asset. We cultivate an environment where professionals can thrive, offering the support and opportunities needed for professional growth. For the right individual, this is more than just a job; it is a chance to grow alongside a team of passionate, like-minded professionals who truly enjoy working together.

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced, dedicated and detail-oriented Senior Family Law Paralegal to join our legal team. This role requires strong organizational skills, excellent communication, elevated client service and the ability to work efficiently. We believe in maximizing the value that our paralegals bring to our firm and clients by entrusting them with high-level work that is commensurate with their qualifications. Paralegals do the bulk of the drafting of pleadings, discovery, and case correspondence.

Responsibilities

• Interface with clients, witnesses, experts, judicial officers, opposing counsel and their staff.
• Comfortable acting as client's main contact and attending client meetings.
• Compose, prepare, and answer correspondence with clients and case-related experts.
• Calendaring, reminders, and scheduling management for 40+ cases.
• Interact with courts regarding hearings, motions etc.
• Draft a variety of legal documents: petitions, summons, subpoenas, motion pleadings, declarations, court orders, parenting plans, discovery and other documents as needed.
• Assist with trial preparation including the assembly of exhibits, witness binders, and court filings.
• Prepare and review discovery, including answers to interrogatories and requests for production requests.
• Assist lawyers in the preparation of depositions, hearings, trials, mediations and conferences.
• Organize and analyze large volumes of financial documents, including preparing asset/debt spreadsheets.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of family law experience under an attorney in a law firm setting.
• Experience filing in King, Pierce, and Snohomish counties.
• Comfortable with billable hour requirements and delegating tasks to legal assistants.
• Comfortable with practice management systems (Clio), billings systems, etc.
• Excellent organizational, time-management and customer service skills.
• Paralegal professional certification or advanced paralegal education.
• Talented communicator and writer.
• Understanding of the nuances related to family law (with understanding of the court procedures in King, Pierce and Snohomish Counties).

Physical Requirements / Work Environment

• Ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time while working at a computer.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing, including in-person, by phone, by email, and in virtual meetings.
• Ability to travel occasionally for company events and in-person training.
• If working remotely, candidates must have access to a reliable, high-speed internet connection and a workspace conducive to focused work and client confidentiality.

Job Type: Full-time

Compensation: $95,000 – $105,000 annually. Employees may also be eligible for additional discretionary compensation based on performance. This range represents a good faith estimate as of the posting date, with final offers determined by the candidate's experience and qualifications.

Education: Associate degree required. Must have completed a paralegal professional certification or have advanced paralegal education.

Work Location: Candidates must reside in Washington State, ideally within the Seattle metropolitan region. We offer flexible work arrangements including remote or hybrid options based out of our Kirkland, WA or Bellevue, WA locations. This position will require in-office time during onboarding.

• Generous PTO
• Competitive Employee Benefits: Health, Dental, Vision, & Supplementary Benefits
• 401(k) with employer matching
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Northwest Family Law is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business need.

ADA / Reasonable Accommodation Notice

Northwest Family Law is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Washington state law. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at [e-mail].