Family Law Paralegal

Overview

For over 50 years, our firm has built a strong reputation for combining exceptional legal skill with personal care. We handle some of life’s most challenging transitions—divorce, custody, support, and adoption—with professionalism and empathy. As part of our team, you’ll work closely with our attorneys to deliver clear guidance and steady support to clients navigating these deeply personal matters. We are now seeking a dedicated and experienced family law paralegal to join our growing Family Law team.

This is a great opportunity for someone who thrives in a collaborative, face-to-face work environment and wants to play a meaningful role supporting clients through major life transitions.

• Meaningful Work
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  Make a direct impact, helping families navigate life’s most important and emotional transitions with care and professionalism
• Collaborative Culture
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  Work side-by-side with experienced attorneys and dedicated staff who value teamwork, mentorship, and integrity
• In-Person Connection
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  Enjoy the benefits of an office environment that fosters real-time collaboration, communication, and client rapport
• Professional Growth
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  Gain hands-on experience in complex family law cases while expanding your legal knowledge and leadership skills

• As our Family Law Paralegal, you will:
  Manage and organize case files from intake through resolution for family law matters (divorce, custody/parenting, support, adoption, domestic violence, property division)
• Prepare, draft, and proof pleadings, discovery requests/responses, motions, parenting plans, settlement agreements, support calculations, and property schedules
• Coordinate with attorneys to develop a case strategy, prepare for mediation, arbitration, and court hearings
• Interface with clients: schedule meetings, gather documentation (financial affidavits, pre-marital/post-marital agreements, parenting plan proposals), and maintain case status updates
• Liaise with opposing counsel, court clerks, mediators, and other support professionals (e.g., child psychologists, financial experts) to ensure deadlines are met
• Manage calendaring and deadlines specific to family law (e.g., hearing dates, discovery cut-offs, parenting plan modifications)
• Maintain document filings (electronic and hard copy), ensure proper service of process, and uphold confidentiality and firm protocols
• Assist with client billing, tracking time and expenses, as appropriate
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of the family law workflow: refining templates, checklists, and firm procedures

• Minimum 3 years of experience as a paralegal in family law
• Strong knowledge of Washington family law procedures, statutes, and rules (e.g., divorce/dissolution, child custody/parenting, support, domestic violence protection orders)
• Proven ability to draft pleadings, parenting plans, property division schedules, and other family-law specific documents
• Excellent organizational skills, strong attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple cases and deadlines simultaneously
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite 365
• Well organized, efficient, and able to prioritize tasks accordingly
• Positive and a solution-focused problem solver
• Being a team player, no matter what the task requires of you
• Strong written communication (consistent, detail-oriented, and professional)

$65,000-$70,000