Managing Family Law Paralegal

Pay: $50.00 - $55.00 per hour

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Lead and mentor a Family Law paralegal team while continuing to work on meaningful high-impact litigation matters.
• Play a key leadership role by improving workflows supporting attorneys and ensuring exceptional client service.
• Help shape department operations and make a lasting impact on both your team and the firms continued success.
• Enjoy a collaborative environment where leadership initiative and professional growth are encouraged.
• Benefit from schedule flexibility with a strong preference for an in-office presence and the possibility of a hybrid schedule for the right candidate.

Location: This is a full-time hybrid opportunity 1 day in office 4 days remote in Washington DC.

Note: Candidates must have at least 3 years of Family Law experience and 1 year of supervisory or management experience overseeing paralegals.

About Us

We are committed to providing exceptional legal representation while fostering a workplace where talented legal professionals can grow into leaders. Our team values collaboration initiative accountability and outstanding client service. We empower our employees to make a meaningful impact every day while supporting both personal and professional growth. Confidential Employer.

Job Description

• Supervise mentor and support the Family Law paralegal team while fostering a collaborative high-performing work environment.
• Oversee daily workflow staffing priorities workload distribution and department efficiency.
• Partner closely with Family Law attorneys to ensure cases move efficiently from intake through resolution.
• Review legal work product to ensure quality accuracy and compliance with court rules and deadlines.
• Draft review and finalize pleadings motions discovery subpoenas settlement agreements financial affidavits and legal correspondence.
• Monitor court calendars hearings mediations trial preparation and case deadlines.
• Assist with complex Family Law matters including divorce custody child support spousal support equitable distribution domestic violence contempt actions and post-judgment proceedings.
• Train onboard and mentor new paralegals while providing ongoing coaching and support.
• Develop and improve department procedures workflows and best practices.
• Communicate professionally with attorneys clients court personnel mediators and opposing counsel.
• Maintain organized case files while ensuring exceptional client service and operational excellence.

Qualifications

• 3 years of Family Law experience required.
• 1 year of supervisory or management experience overseeing paralegals required.
• Strong litigation support and case management experience from intake through resolution.
• Experience drafting pleadings motions discovery financial affidavits and court filings.
• Excellent leadership organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple active matters while leading a legal support team.
• High level of professionalism discretion and client-service focus.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and legal case management software.
• Experience with Washington DC Family Law procedures is strongly preferred.

Why You Will Love Working Here

Youll join a team that believes exceptional legal work begins with exceptional leadership. This is an opportunity to guide and develop a talented Family Law support team while remaining actively involved in meaningful litigation. Youll have the autonomy to improve processes mentor others and partner closely with experienced attorneys in a collaborative growth-oriented environment. If youre looking for a leadership role where your experience truly makes a difference wed love to meet you.

JPC-1607

Benefits:

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

Requirements: Must haves: 3 yrs family law exp. 1 yr supervisory/management exp

Required Years as Associate: 3

Additional context:

• Relocation- no

• Packages - no

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