Paralegal
Jarbath Pena Law Group•Miami, FL
•Onsite
About The Position
We are looking for an experienced Family Law Paralegal who is ready to own their caseload, communicate directly with clients, and make things happen without being micromanaged. This is a high-responsibility position at a growing firm where your work is visible and your contribution matters from day one. You will work closely with our family law attorneys, supporting active litigation, document preparation, and client communication across Miami-Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach counties.
Requirements
- Minimum 3 years of Florida family law paralegal experience
- Strong working knowledge of Florida Rules of Family Law Procedure and court filing requirements
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Proficiency in legal drafting, document preparation, and discovery management
- Exceptional organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple matters simultaneously without dropping the ball
- Comfortable working independently in a fast-paced boutique environment
Nice To Haves
- Experience with MyCase or a comparable practice management platform
- Completion of a nationally-accredited paralegal program
- Bilingual in Spanish/English or Haitian Creole/English
Responsibilities
- Draft pleadings, motions, subpoenas, interrogatories, deposition notices, affidavits, and correspondence under attorney supervision
- Compile, organize, and redact discovery documents; manage physical and digital case files
- Communicate directly with clients, opposing counsel, and judicial assistants regarding case status and scheduling
- Coordinate and schedule hearings, depositions, and mediation sessions
- Assist attorneys in trial preparation, including exhibit organization, witness coordination, and file review
- Prepare and file court documents electronically through Florida's e-filing portal
- Maintain accurate, detailed billing entries for all legal tasks performed
- Manage case records in MyCase (our practice management platform)
- Support Zoom hearings and remote proceedings as needed
- Handle general administrative tasks, including answering phones and supporting client intake
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
1-10 employees
