Family Law Paralegal

Build My Great Team • Chicago, IL

20h • Onsite

About The Position

Hammer Serna & Quinn, LLC is seeking a Paralegal to join their growing team in a full-time capacity. This role is ideal for a professional who values meaningful client work, thrives in a fast-paced legal environment, and takes pride in helping attorneys and clients stay organized, prepared, and supported throughout the legal process. The Paralegal will play an important role in case progression, document preparation, client communication, discovery management, and court filing support across a variety of family law matters. The ideal candidate is organized, dependable, and calm under pressure, with the ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining attention to detail and professionalism. Strong communication skills, discretion in sensitive matters, ownership of work, and a solutions-oriented mindset are essential.

Requirements

• 2 to 3+ years of paralegal or legal support experience
• Family law or domestic relations experience preferred
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent organization and project management ability
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to prioritize work and manage multiple deadlines
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Adobe Acrobat, and Odyssey
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience welcomed

Nice To Haves

• Family law experience
• Strong litigation support experience
• Ability to learn quickly

Responsibilities

• Support attorneys through all phases of family law matters
• Draft pleadings, motions, orders, and related legal documents
• Prepare financial affidavits
• Draft and assist with discovery requests and responses
• Assist clients with gathering and producing discovery materials
• Manage case files, records, and document databases
• Process filings through Odyssey
• Communicate with clients in person, by phone, and by email
• Coordinate deadlines, calendars, and case progression
• Conduct legal and factual research as needed
• Provide additional administrative and case support as assigned

Benefits

• Bonus opportunity
• $50 monthly cell phone allowance
• 80 hours PTO
• Chicago Paid Leave and Paid Sick Leave
• Paid holidays
• 401(k) eligibility after 3 months with up to 4% employer match
• 50% health insurance premium contribution, up to $180 monthly
• Commuter reimbursement plan for eligible CTA, Pace, Metra, and related transit expenses

What This Job Offers

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