Family law Paralegal highasset domestic relations

Join a Collaborative Family Law Team – Domestic Relations Paralegal Opportunity

Location:

Columbus, Ohio | In-person role

Aspen Careers is partnering with a well-regarded litigation and family law practice in Columbus to add an experienced Domestic Relations Paralegal
. This role is a high hiring priority due to upcoming trial demands and supports sophisticated, higher-asset domestic matters within a busy litigation environment.

This is an excellent opportunity for a self-motivated paralegal who knows domestic work and family law well, enjoys responsibility, and wants to be trusted with meaningful case involvement—not just administrative tasks.

• Work on higher-asset domestic relations matters
  , not high-volume cases

• Handle discovery from start to finish, including follow-up and review

• Draft pleadings and assist with temporary orders and trial preparation

• Prepare subpoenas, start balance sheets, and review financial documentation

• Collaborate closely with the lead attorney on strategy and case progression

• Communicate with clients regarding case status when attorneys are unavailable

• Attend hearings when appropriate based on the case and your experience

• Enjoy predictable hours with minimal overtime

• 3+ years of domestic relations experience preferred (more or less considered depending on skill level)

• Strong understanding of:

  • Domestic discovery processes

  • Financial statements, bank records, and asset-related issues

• Experience drafting pleadings and affidavits in domestic cases

• Organized, proactive, and able to work independently

• Comfortable managing deadlines and following cases proactively

• Professional client communication skills (without providing legal advice)

• Able to pass a BCI or FBI criminal background check

• Litigation-focused practice with a strong reputation

• Handles both employment litigation (predominantly plaintiff-side) and sophisticated family law matters

• Known for quality work, preparation, and professionalism

• In-office team environment with positive attorney–staff relationships

• Regular social activities; paralegals are included but never required to attend

• Competitive compensation

• Health, dental, and vision insurance (firm pays 75% of employee health premium
  )

• HSA enrollment option

• Employer-paid life insurance policy

• 401(k) with safe harbor contribution after one year

• Paid time off

• Standard hours: 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., 37.5-hour work week

• Overtime or weekend work is rare and typically limited to trial prep

If you’re an experienced domestic paralegal who wants substantive work, predictable hours, and a respectful, collaborative office culture, this is a role worth exploring.

Whether you’re interested in this opportunity or open to other paralegal roles in Ohio, reach out to Kelsey Ross:

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Join a firm where your experience is trusted, your work matters, and balance is real.