Family Law Paralegal
Location: Del Mar, CA
Compensation: $75,000-$95,000 DOE
Schedule: Full-Time, 40 Hours/Week
Employment Type: Direct Hire

A well-established law firm in Del Mar is seeking an experienced Family Law Paralegal to join its growing team. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated and detail-oriented professional who can work independently, manage cases effectively, and requires minimal training. The ideal candidate will have a strong family law background and a thorough understanding of California court procedures and calendaring requirements.

Responsibilities

• Manage family law cases from inception through resolution.
• Draft, prepare, and file pleadings, motions, declarations, disclosures, and other legal documents.
• Maintain and monitor court deadlines, hearing dates, and filing requirements.
• Coordinate with attorneys, clients, courts, and opposing counsel.
• Handle case management, document organization, and case tracking.
• Assist with discovery, trial preparation, and hearing preparation.
• Ensure compliance with all calendaring and procedural deadlines.

Qualifications

• 3-5+ years of Family Law Paralegal experience.
• Strong case management skills with the ability to handle multiple matters simultaneously.
• Thorough understanding of court rules, filing procedures, and calendaring processes.
• Highly self-motivated and able to work with minimal supervision.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and time-management skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and legal case management software.

Top Three Requirements

1. 3-5+ years of Family Law experience.
2. Ability to effectively manage cases and support attorneys throughout the litigation process.
3. Strong understanding of calendaring procedures and critical court deadlines.