Paralegal, Family Law
About The Position
The Family Law Paralegal & Intake Specialist supports attorneys throughout the family law case lifecycle while guiding prospective clients through the intake process. This is a full-time, in-office role in Columbus, Ohio, with a pay range of $30–$32 per hour. The position combines substantive paralegal work, client communication, and intake coordination in a fast-paced environment. The role involves preparing legal documents, conducting legal research, managing case files and deadlines, coordinating proceedings, communicating with clients and other parties, and maintaining accurate billable time records. It also handles inquiries from prospective clients, conducts intake interviews, follows up to gather information, and helps clarify next steps. The position contributes to team workflows, process improvements, client satisfaction, and professional development.
Requirements
- Associate degree in Paralegal Studies or a related field.
- Strong understanding of legal terminology, court procedures, legal research, and document preparation.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including professional telephone etiquette.
- Exceptional organization, attention to detail, and time management skills.
- Sound judgment and ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to manage competing priorities, meet deadlines, and remain composed in a fast-paced environment.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite or similar software.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor's degree.
- Three to five years of family law paralegal experience.
- Prior client intake experience.
- Leadership experience.
Responsibilities
- Support attorneys through investigations, negotiations, discovery, hearings, trials, and appeals.
- Draft routine pleadings, motions, affidavits, interrogatories, briefs, and other case-related materials.
- Research statutes, regulations, case law, and other legal resources.
- Organize evidence, exhibits, depositions, pleadings, and other case documentation, and maintain accurate records.
- Schedule hearings, meetings, and conferences; maintain attorney calendars; and file documents in accordance with court procedures.
- Coordinate professionally with clients, courts, opposing counsel, witnesses, and other professionals.
- Help clients access appropriate resources, provide copies of case files upon request, and coordinate matters involving multiple teams.
- Maintain accurate daily time records and work toward a monthly goal of 50 billable legal hours.
- Respond to prospective clients by phone, online contact forms, live chat, and walk-ins.
- Create a welcoming, calm, and professional first impression for prospective clients.
- Conduct intake interviews, complete questionnaires, and enter information accurately into the firm's management system.
- Follow up with prospective clients to gather documentation, answer questions, and explain intake next steps.
- Identify client needs, clarify information, and help determine appropriate next steps and available solutions.
- Coordinate weekly case meetings and help maintain efficient team workflows.
- Contribute to standard operating procedures and process improvements.
- Participate in professional development, quarterly learning objectives, and ongoing performance check-ins.
- Support client satisfaction, networking initiatives, and applicable business development activities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
Associate degree
