Family Law Paralegal
About The Position
This is an opportunity to join a new family law firm in West Chester, Pennsylvania, on the ground floor. The firm is founded by two experienced law firm owners who have a track record of building successful firms. The paralegal will be responsible for managing case files from start to finish, including deadlines, drafting, and client updates, allowing attorneys to focus on legal strategy. The firm's core values include Human-First Advocacy, Integrity Without Compromise, Radical Clarity, Better than Yesterday, and One Team, Fully Human. The position is initially on-site with a path to a hybrid work style.
Requirements
- 3+ years of dedicated family law paralegal experience
- Proficiency with legal practice management software (Clio), e-filing systems, and Microsoft Office, including Excel.
- Strong ability to read bank and financial statements and organize financial spreadsheets for equitable distribution.
- Self-directed: you manage your files and catch deadlines without needing to be micromanaged.
- A calm, compassionate communicator who can support stressed clients while keeping professional boundaries.
- A team player who works smoothly with attorneys, the office manager, and staff, with no ego or or side conversations; in other words, no drama.
- Committed to daily time tracking.
Nice To Haves
- LexisNexis knowledge is a plus.
- Paralegal certificate or bachelor's degree preferred, but equivalent hands-on experience.
Responsibilities
- Own case files from start to finish.
- Keep digital and physical files organized, track critical deadlines, and manage case calendars.
- Prepare filings and court exhibits and e-file with accuracy.
- Draft first versions of pleadings, motions/petitions, discovery, asset and debt sheets, and subpoenas.
- Collect, index, and organize financial records from clients and opposing counsel.
- Be the dependable first point of contact for clients, handling routine updates and information requests with compassion and clear boundaries.
- Assist in scheduling court attendances, client meetings, and coordinate process servers and experts.
- Tell the attorneys early about delays, software problems, or workload limits, before they become a crisis.
- Enter your time daily so billing stays accurate.
Benefits
- Contribution to your health insurance.
- Accrue up to 20 Days Paid Time Off.
- Office closes early on summer Fridays.
- 401(k) with up to 5% match.
- Cell phone stipend.
- Generous home office stipend.
- Annual structured bonuses based on KPIs and overall Firm growth.
- Pet-friendly office!
- Office lunches and events.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
