Family Law Paralegal (Legal Assistant)

About the role

VirtueStaff is seeking a detail-oriented paralegal to support a fast-paced family law practice. The role provides comprehensive legal support to attorneys across all stages of domestic relations matters, from initial client intake through case resolution.

Key responsibilities

• Assist attorneys in managing family law cases, including divorce, legal separation, child custody, parenting time, child support and spousal maintenance.
• Draft legal documents, correspondence, pleadings, motions, notices, affidavits, proposed orders and settlement agreements.
• Collect, review and organize financial documentation, including tax returns, bank statements, property records and business documentation.
• Manage discovery workflows by drafting requests, organizing responses, reviewing incoming documents and tracking pending items.
• Prepare case files, exhibits, timelines and financial summaries for hearings, depositions, mediations and trials.
• File legal documents electronically with courts and monitor filings for acceptance.
• Maintain attorney calendars, track court dates and litigation deadlines, and schedule hearings, depositions and client meetings.
• Communicate professionally and empathetically with clients, opposing counsel, court personnel and third parties.

Required profile

• Previous experience as a paralegal or legal assistant in a family law practice; a JD or licensed attorney background is preferred.
• Hands-on experience drafting pleadings, motions, discovery requests/responses and financial disclosures for domestic relations cases.
• Strong written and verbal Spanish and English.
• Exceptional organization, document management skills and ability to manage multiple case deadlines at once.
• High level of discretion, empathy and confidentiality with sensitive client financial and personal information.

Required skills

• Familiarity with court filing procedures, electronic filing platforms, legal terminology and litigation deadlines.
• Proficiency with Clio, MyCase, Westlaw and AI productivity tools such as Claude.

What we offer

• Work from home.
• Performance bonus.