Job Summary
We are seeking a highly skilled, proactive, and ownership-driven Family Law Paralegal to join our dynamic legal team. In this role, you will play a central part in driving case progression from intake through resolution, ensuring matters move forward efficiently, accurately, and without unnecessary delays.
This is not a purely task-based position. The right candidate anticipates next steps, identifies gaps before they become problems, and keeps attorneys ahead of deadlines—not just on time.
You will also serve as a key point of contact for clients navigating high-stakes and emotionally sensitive family law matters, bringing professionalism, clarity, and empathy to every interaction.
If you thrive in a fast-paced, performance-driven environment and take pride in owning your work and delivering exceptional results, this is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact.
Key Responsibilities
- Drive case progression by drafting, reviewing, and filing pleadings including petitions, motions, requests for orders, financial disclosures, and judgments
- Own case organization and management, ensuring files are accurate, complete, and consistently up to date in Clio Manage and Clio Draft
- Anticipate case needs and proactively prepare next steps without requiring constant direction
- Work closely with clients to gather critical information and guide them through processes with professionalism and care
- Support litigation strategy by assisting attorneys with case preparation, document organization, and trial readiness
- Prepare and organize trial binders, exhibits, and supporting materials to ensure seamless trial preparation
- Perform high-level document review and proofreading to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with court requirements
- Maintain clear, timely, and professional communication with clients and attorneys
- Manage deadlines proactively, ensuring all filings, hearings, and discovery obligations are met or completed ahead of schedule
- File documents electronically through court portals and Clio, ensuring adherence to court rules and procedures
- Keep attorneys consistently informed on case status, risks, and upcoming deadlines
- Operate effectively in a performance-driven environment with clear expectations and measurable outcomes
Qualifications
- 4+ years of family law paralegal experience required, with strong familiarity in litigation workflows
- Demonstrated ability to manage cases independently and maintain forward momentum
- Proficiency in Clio Manage and Clio Draft strongly preferred
- Experience with e-filing systems and court procedures
- Strong working knowledge of family law forms, filings, and deadlines
- Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple active cases simultaneously
- Strong written communication skills with the ability to draft clear, professional legal documents
- Meticulous attention to detail and commitment to producing accurate, high-quality work
- Proven ability to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
- Excellent time management, prioritization, and follow-through
- Strong client communication skills, including professionalism and emotional intelligence in sensitive situations
Pay: $65,000.00 - $82,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
- Work from home
Application Question(s):
- Ability to occasionally file documents in person at Menifee Justice Center strong preference
Experience:
- Family Law: 4 years (Required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Temecula, CA 92591
