Experienced Family Law Paralegal

JR LAW GROUP: WHO WE ARE

A fast-growing, innovative, and dynamic family law firm, JR Law Group is an exciting and unique place to work. With a culture that reveres comradery and a team‑player approach, it also offers a flexibility that accommodates life and ensures its team members remain inspired and thrive. As a female‑led firm, we take pride in providing competitive and progressive employment packages to all employees, which proudly includes a hybrid work mode and abundant resources and support to ensure the firm, its team members, and the clients we serve all achieve their full potential.

We encourage the best possible experience through the divorce process, always with an endless pursuit toward excellence as a company, and for the individual team members and clients.

• Innovation – We break the mold
• Compassion – We care first
• Trust – We’ve got you
• Respect – Without exception
• Accountability – We get it done
• Excellence – Endless pursuit

JR Law Group is seeking an Experienced Family Law Paralegal to join our growing team. This role requires hands‑on family law experience and the ability to manage cases independently in a fast‑paced environment. We are not able to train candidates new to the legal field or to family law in this role. If you are a seasoned paralegal who takes pride in your work, values empathy and professionalism, and thrives in a collaborative, high‑performing team, we would love to hear from you.

(Applicants who do not meet these requirements will not be considered)

• 2+ years of family law paralegal experience
• Independent management of court deadlines and attorney calendars
• Direct client communication experience
• Familiarity with local court rules and procedures

• Entry‑level applicants
• Legal assistants without paralegal experience
• Candidates new to family law
• Applicants seeking training or mentorship into the legal field

• Drafting and filing pleadings
• Managing client documents
• Managing office calendars
• Communicating with clients, courts, and other legal professionals
• Coordinating scheduling for mediations, hearings, and other client events
• Managing deadlines in all attorney calendars
• Saving pleadings and organizing client files
• Mailing documents to relevant parties
• Managing third‑party delivery services
• Updating client matters in PP to include relevant case information
• Helping plan and prepare for hearings and trial
• Tracking and updating current case status
• Providing case status reports to Office Manager and attorneys

• Managing the onboarding and offboarding of clients
• Sending clients pleadings (received and filed)
• Explaining pleadings and court procedures
• Communicating when certain deadlines or calendar events are scheduled or upcoming
• Providing clients with status updates on matters
• Tracking and managing current client matter status
• Answering emails and questions or directing unknown questions to the relevant team member

• Maintaining positive attitude when faced with complex issues
• Being respectful in communications with all, regardless of who they are or which side they are on
• Showing empathy through words and actions
• Collaborating with team members, clients, and other legal professionals
• Adapting to constantly changing circumstances and situations
• Having pride in the work you do for the betterment of others

• A group of fun, dynamic and collaborative individuals who will welcome you with open arms and provide the support you need to thrive in your career
• Extensive mentorship
• Flexible billing targets
• Generous pay
• 401k
• Medical insurance
• Flexible PTO
• Reimbursement for remote work setup
• Hybrid work environment
• A relocation package for those who move to Utah from a different state
• A modern, spacious work environment

If this unique opportunity appeals to you, we look forward to hearing from you. Please provide a cover letter and resume with references. If you are interested, please do not hesitate to apply.