Family Law Paralegal - San Jose, CA

Cordell & Cordell • San Jose, CA

2d • $69,800 - $112,500 • Onsite

About The Position

Cordell & Cordell is hiring a Family Law Paralegal to support its family law practice. The role contributes to client service and case management during sensitive matters such as divorce, custody disputes, and child support matters. It involves preparing legal documents and case materials, tracking deadlines, communicating with clients and legal professionals, and handling sensitive client information carefully. The position is described as onsite Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. The posting contains inconsistent location information: the heading says San Jose, CA, while the job details list Orlando, FL.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of family law paralegal or legal assistant experience.
• Associate’s degree in paralegal studies or equivalent.
• Excellent typing skills and computer literacy, including understanding of Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel.
• Proficiency with legal software and case management systems such as Smart Advocate, Clio, MyCase, or similar.
• Ability to focus on details, handle multiple tasks, and remain highly organized.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills and a collaborative, approachable demeanor.
• Professional presence and ability to interact confidently with clients and colleagues.
• Reliable transportation and ability to work onsite Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
• Proactive mindset and willingness to go above and beyond on simple requests to make things easier for others.

Responsibilities

• Draft pleadings, motions, discovery requests and responses, and other legal documents.
• Prepare financial disclosures, child support worksheets, and parenting plans.
• Manage case calendars, track deadlines, and ensure timely filings.
• Communicate professionally with clients, courts, and opposing counsel.
• Edit draft documents to reflect client changes and prepare documents for signing.
• Handle sensitive client data with discretion, care, and accuracy.
• Complete assigned tasks accurately and promptly, meeting agreed-upon deadlines.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation; base pay range is $69,800–$112,500 USD.
• Merit increases and performance- and company-profitability-based bonuses.
• Medical plans, including HDHP, PPO, HSA, and FSA.
• Dental, vision, life and AD&D, long-term disability, and short-term disability insurance.
• 401(k) savings with employer matching.
• Paid time off.
• Wellness program with the potential to earn employer-paid health premiums.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree