Senior Family Law & Civil Litigation Paralegal

CareerPaths NW • Seattle, WA

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About The Position

A senior-level paralegal role providing litigation support to a well-established law firm specializing in complex family law and civil litigation for high-net-worth individuals, business owners, and clients with substantial financial interests. The firm’s cases include contested divorce proceedings, complex property division, business-related marital disputes, and demanding civil litigation, with some matters involving assets worth tens of millions of dollars. Four attorneys manage approximately 65 cases, and the firm is seeking experienced professionals who can contribute immediately with minimal onboarding. The firm is open to hiring multiple qualified candidates and offers flexible scheduling and remote work arrangements.

Requirements

• Extensive experience as a family law paralegal, ideally 10 or more years.
• Mandatory Washington State family law experience; experience exclusively in other states does not meet this requirement.
• Demonstrated experience supporting civil litigation matters in addition to family law.
• Strong background in litigation discovery, document production, and subpoena preparation.
• Thorough knowledge of Washington State court procedures, filing requirements, and deadline management.
• Ability to independently manage multiple complex cases and competing priorities.
• Exceptional organizational skills and a high level of attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to pass a background check.

Nice To Haves

• 10–25+ years of paralegal experience in family law and/or civil litigation.
• Experience at established family law or civil litigation firms in the Greater Seattle area.
• Familiarity with King County and Snohomish County Superior Court procedures.
• Experience handling high-net-worth divorces and complex asset or property division matters.
• Experience with cases involving business ownership, business valuations, and substantial financial discovery.
• Track record supporting attorneys with high-volume, demanding litigation caseloads.
• Formal paralegal education, degree, or certificate; equivalent professional experience and training will also be considered.

Responsibilities

• Support attorneys in managing complex family law and civil litigation cases across multiple active matters.
• Independently manage discovery processes, including document requests, responses, and production.
• Prepare and coordinate subpoenas, including requests for medical and financial records.
• Assist with high-net-worth divorce matters involving business ownership, substantial assets, and complex property division.
• Prepare, organize, and file litigation documentation in accordance with Washington State and applicable county court requirements.
• Track and maintain critical court deadlines and case schedules across a demanding caseload.
• Organize case materials and assist attorneys in preparing for litigation proceedings.
• Maintain accurate, well-organized case files for all active matters.
• Gather, review, and manage financial documentation and other litigation-relevant evidence.
• Coordinate with attorneys and external parties to ensure cases progress efficiently.
• Apply knowledge of Washington State court procedures, including King County and Snohomish County Superior Court requirements where applicable.

Benefits

• Health insurance, with the employer contributing 50%.
• Overtime available at time-and-a-half.
• Flexible hours and remote work options.
• State court holidays.
• Vacation accrual of 1 week in Year 1, 2 weeks in Year 2, and 3 weeks in Year 3.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed