Family Law Paralegal

Pay: $55000.00 - $75000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Work directly with experienced trial attorneys on meaningful family law matters
• Join a close-knit stable firm with long-tenured staff and low turnover
• Step into a role with real responsibility and trust not a paper-pushing position
• Competitive salary with strong benefits contribution from the firm
• Long-term opportunity to become a key member of a growing practice

Location

On-site in Columbus Ohio work closely with attorneys and clients in a collaborative office environment.

Note

This role requires prior family law paralegal experience and the ability to handle a fast-paced workload that is not a strict 85 schedule. This is not a remote position.

About Our Client

Our client is a well-respected family law firm based in Columbus Ohio focused exclusively on divorce custody support and high-asset family law matters. Their attorneys are experienced trial lawyers who know when to litigate and when to negotiate and they pride themselves on providing personal attention clear guidance and strong advocacy for their clients during some of lifes most difficult moments.

Job Description

• Draft and prepare family law pleadings motions affidavits and correspondence with attorney input
• File documents electronically and in person with Ohio courts
• Coordinate hearings depositions mediations and client appointments
• Organize and maintain physical and electronic client files in accordance with firm protocols
• Assist with discovery requests responses and document review
• Prepare trial materials exhibits and binders
• Communicate with clients courts attorneys and third parties regarding case status
• Track billable time and assist with billing-related tasks
• Provide general administrative and clerical support as needed in a small-office team environment

Qualifications

• 3 years of experience as a family law paralegal
• Hands-on experience with divorce custody support and related matters
• Strong drafting organization and time-management skills
• Comfortable managing deadlines in a fast-moving practice
• Professional client-focused communication skills
• Experience with electronic court filing systems

Why Youll Love Working Here

• Meaningful work helping families navigate major life transitions
• Supportive team-oriented culture with experienced attorneys
• Direct exposure to litigation and trial preparation
• Firm leadership that values reliability commitment and professionalism
• Strong benefits support including significant employer contributions

JPC-529

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Requirements: Must have: Prior family law paralegal experience. Preferred: 3 years in a family law practice; litigation and trial support experience. Legal Assistants okay. Relocation- no. Packages - no

Submissions Name / Joseph Nigh /

Quick Recruiter Reference (Internal Summary)

Small but established Columbus family law firm with four attorneys. They are replacing a long-tenured paralegal nearing retirement and are seeking someone with extensive family law experience who can handle a demanding workload: on-site role heavy responsibility stable environment.

Recruiters Submission: To submit cancel - Family Law Paralegal - The Nigh Law Group - JPC 529 - Source

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• Client job title: Family Law Paralegal

• Location: Columbus OH

• On-site hybrid remote: On-site

• Experience: 3

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• # of hires needed: 1

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