Family Law Paralegal
<p>Robert Half Legal is partnering with a prominent family law firm located in Santa Monica in search of an experienced Family Law Paralegal. This is an excellent contract-to-hire opportunity that offers hybrid work flexibility, giving you the chance to advance your career with a well-respected firm while maintaining a healthy work-life balance.</p><p><br></p><p>Job Responsibilities:</p><ul><li>Case Management: Assist attorneys in managing family law cases from intake through resolution, including deadlines, court filings, and case calendars.</li><li>Drafting Legal Documents: Prepare and review pleadings, declarations, subpoenas, discovery responses, and settlement agreements related to family law matters, such as divorce, child custody/support, spousal support, and property division.</li><li>Discovery Process: Conduct and manage discovery, including drafting requests, preparing responses, organizing production, and summarizing findings.</li><li>Legal Research: Conduct legal research to support case strategies and ensure compliance with California family law rules and procedures.</li><li>Client Interaction: Communicate with clients, counsel, court personnel, and other parties regarding case updates, document collection, and procedural matters.</li><li>Court Filings: E-file and manually file legal documents with state and county courts in compliance with court rules and deadlines.</li><li>Case Organization: Maintain electronic and paper case files, ensuring all documents are organized, updated, and accessible to the legal team.</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p>Qualifications:</p><ul><li>Experience: A minimum of 3–5 years of family law paralegal experience in a high-volume legal environment.</li><li>Education: Bachelor's degree and/or paralegal certificate approved by the ABA is preferred but not required.</li><li>Knowledge: Strong understanding of California family law, including local court rules and judicial procedures.</li><li>Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, attention to detail, ability to multitask and prioritize deadlines, and proficiency in legal software/tools (e.g., Legal Solutions, Clio, MyCase, etc.).</li><li>Technology: Familiarity with e-filing systems and advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Outlook, Excel) and Adobe Acrobat.</li></ul><p>Please submit your resume directly to <strong>Steve[dot]Moss[at]RobertHalf[dotcom] </strong>for immediate consideration. </p>
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- Santa Monica, CA
- remote
- Contract / Temporary to Hire
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35.00 - 40.00 USD / Hourly
- <p>Robert Half Legal is partnering with a prominent family law firm located in Santa Monica in search of an experienced Family Law Paralegal. This is an excellent contract-to-hire opportunity that offers hybrid work flexibility, giving you the chance to advance your career with a well-respected firm while maintaining a healthy work-life balance.</p><p><br></p><p>Job Responsibilities:</p><ul><li>Case Management: Assist attorneys in managing family law cases from intake through resolution, including deadlines, court filings, and case calendars.</li><li>Drafting Legal Documents: Prepare and review pleadings, declarations, subpoenas, discovery responses, and settlement agreements related to family law matters, such as divorce, child custody/support, spousal support, and property division.</li><li>Discovery Process: Conduct and manage discovery, including drafting requests, preparing responses, organizing production, and summarizing findings.</li><li>Legal Research: Conduct legal research to support case strategies and ensure compliance with California family law rules and procedures.</li><li>Client Interaction: Communicate with clients, counsel, court personnel, and other parties regarding case updates, document collection, and procedural matters.</li><li>Court Filings: E-file and manually file legal documents with state and county courts in compliance with court rules and deadlines.</li><li>Case Organization: Maintain electronic and paper case files, ensuring all documents are organized, updated, and accessible to the legal team.</li></ul><p><br></p>
- 2025-09-16T22:14:21Z