Family Law Paralegal

Full job description
A highly active and established Family Law Firm in Brandon, Florida is seeking an experienced and enthusiastic Family Law Paralegal to contribute to our high-performing team. If you are looking for a workplace where your skills are valued and you can make a meaningful impact, we would like to meet with you. In this key role, you will provide comprehensive support to one or both of our experienced attorneys, working on a wide range of family law matters. Our firm is driven by a commitment to delivering exceptional client service with both confidence and compassion. We are proud of our fast-paced, team-oriented environment where doing our best for our clients is part of the culture. We are looking for someone who is organized, self-motivated, and committed to supporting our family law clients.

Qualifications:

A MINIMUM 3-5 years of Florida Family Law experience with a thorough knowledge of Florida family and domestic relations law, including but not limited to dissolution of marriage, paternity, modifications, child support, time sharing, parental responsibility, enforcement and contempt proceedings, equitable distribution, alimony, domestic violence injunctions, relocation, name change.
Proficient in all aspects of paralegal support, including drafting pleadings, motions, proposed orders, and correspondence; propounding and responding to discovery; preparing financial affidavits and mandatory disclosure documents; managing and organizing case files; conducting legal and factual research; preparing hearing and trial notebooks; communicating with clients, courts, and opposing counsel; handling e-filing through the Florida Courts E-Filing Portal; coordinating service of pleadings and subpoenas; scheduling hearings, mediations, and depositions; and managing attorneys’ calendars and deadlines.
Strong oral and written communication skills, ability to proofread with accuracy, and possess strong attention to detail in your work
Ability to follow directions, yet work independently
Proficient in Microsoft Office: specifically, Outlook, Word and Excel
Proficient with CRM style case management systems.
Possess an understanding of litigation procedures
Ability to maintain confidentiality and respect the attorney-client privilege
Must be able to work full-time. Business hours are between 8:00 to 5:00 M-F
Must be able to pass a background check
Benefits:

Competitive Income
Employer contributions towards Health Insurance
Vision, Dental, and Ancillary Benefits available
Employer Contributions towards 401K Retirement Plan after 1 year of service
Benefit Conditions:

Waiting period may apply
Only full-time employees are eligible
Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $45,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Flexible schedule
Health insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Schedule:

8 hour shift
Monday to Friday
Overtime
Experience:

Florida Family Law: 3 years (Required)
Language:

Spanish (Preferred)
License/Certification:

Florida Registered Paralegal Certificate (Preferred)
Shift availability:

Day Shift (Required)
Ability to Commute:

Brandon, FL 33510 (Required)
Work Location: In person Read more