Family Law Paralegal

We are looking for an experienced Family Law Paralegal to join a boutique legal practice in Irvine, California, on a contract basis with the potential to become permanent. This opportunity supports attorneys handling sophisticated family law matters, including high-asset divorce cases and marital agreement matters, within a modern and highly organized office setting. The ideal candidate brings strong litigation support experience, excellent judgment, and the ability to keep multiple case activities moving efficiently in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities:
• Maintain accurate matter intake and case records, including conflict checks and updates within case management platforms.
• Prepare litigation materials such as pleadings, client correspondence, court forms, and required financial or case disclosures for attorney review and filing.
• Coordinate written discovery and assist with responses, document collection, and deposition preparation to support ongoing case strategy.
• Manage electronic filing, document service, and completion of proofs of service in accordance with court rules and deadlines.
• Organize substantial volumes of case materials, including redactions, bates labeling, and structured electronic file maintenance.
• Oversee attorney scheduling by tracking court dates, filing deadlines, client meetings, and other time-sensitive commitments.
• Support hearing and trial readiness by assembling exhibits, binders, and related documents needed for proceedings.
• Handle incoming and outgoing correspondence, legal documents, and general administrative tasks while helping maintain an orderly paperless workflow.

Qualifications:

• At least 5 years of paralegal experience supporting family law matters within a law firm environment.
• Strong working knowledge of family law and civil litigation procedures, including discovery and trial preparation.
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 applications, including Word, Excel, and Outlook, as well as Adobe Acrobat Pro.
• Experience with electronic court filing processes and related procedural requirements.
• Demonstrated ability to manage case information using legal case management software.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a detail-oriented and client-focused approach.
• Strong organizational skills, close attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple deadlines effectively.

Compensation

$33.25-$38.50 Hourly

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