Managing Family Law Paralegal

Price Benowitz Accident Injury Lawyers, LLP

Managing Family Law Paralegal supporting a family-law attorney and leading legal staff at Price Benowitz LLP. Fully remote within the United States with quarterly Washington, DC travel.

Posted 8/25/2026full-timeWashington, DC • District of Columbia, Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $35 - $43 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in family law paralegal support, including drafting legal documents, managing case timelines, and coordinating with legal staff and clients. Proficient in discovery procedures and case management, ensuring compliance with court rules and deadlines.

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Family Law Paralegal ExperienceDrafting Legal DocumentsCase Management SkillsDiscovery Procedures KnowledgeLeadership and Mentoring

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Hard Skills

DraftingProofreadingOrganizational SkillsCase ManagementDiscovery ProceduresCourt FilingsLitigation SupportAnalytical SkillsProblem-SolvingCritical Thinking

Soft Skills

Written CommunicationVerbal CommunicationProfessionalismDiscretionClient Service

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft OfficeLegal Case Management Software

Industry Keywords

Family LawDivorceCustodyChild SupportSpousal SupportEquitable DistributionDomestic ViolencePost-Judgment MattersSubpoenasMediation

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide comprehensive, dedicated paralegal support to one Family Law attorney throughout all phases of family law matters
Manage and coordinate the Family Law staff team by establishing priorities, delegating work, monitoring assignments, and ensuring deadlines and service expectations are met
Provide guidance, mentoring, support, and accountability to Family Law staff
Support divorce, custody, child support, spousal support, equitable distribution, contempt actions, domestic violence, and post-judgment matters
Draft, review, and finalize pleadings, motions, discovery requests and responses, subpoenas, financial affidavits, settlement agreements, correspondence, and other legal documents
Prepare and electronically file pleadings while ensuring compliance with court rules, procedures, and deadlines
Manage attorney calendars, court dates, discovery deadlines, mediation schedules, and case timelines
Serve as a primary client contact and provide regular case updates
Review, organize, and summarize financial records, tax returns, bank statements, business records, and other relevant documents
Coordinate discovery, document production, subpoenas, depositions, and expert witnesses
Prepare hearing notebooks, trial binders, exhibits, witness files, and mediation materials
Maintain organized electronic case files and accurate, timely documentation
Monitor case progress and proactively identify outstanding tasks
Collaborate with attorneys, opposing counsel, court personnel, mediators, experts, clients, and internal staff
Accurately record billable time and assist with case management and administrative responsibilities

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum of 3 years of substantive family law paralegal experience
No contract or temporary work experience
Extensive hands-on experience handling family law matters from inception through resolution
Prior experience leading, managing, mentoring, supervising, or coordinating paralegals or legal support staff is highly desirable
Strong and stable employment history highly preferred
Exceptional drafting, proofreading, organizational, and case management skills
Strong knowledge of discovery procedures, court filings, and litigation support
Ability to manage multiple active cases and competing priorities while overseeing and supporting others
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills
Outstanding written and verbal communication skills
High degree of professionalism, discretion, accountability, and client service
Ability to work independently and remain productive and responsive in a fully remote environment
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and legal case management software
Ability and willingness to travel to Washington, DC approximately once per quarter
Availability Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM–6:00 PM Eastern Time
Legally authorized to work in the United States without current or future employer sponsorship

Benefits

Comp & perks

Employer-supported medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Mental health support
Disability insurance
Life insurance for income protection
Fully remote work arrangement
Global? No; quarterly travel to Washington, DC is required