Family Law Paralegal

The Paralegal is responsible for supporting attorneys in all family law matters. This role includes drafting and managing legal documents, maintaining case files, coordinating filings across multiple jurisdictions, and assisting with court preparation. The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, and experienced in handling complex financial documentation and case management activities.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Draft, format, and manage legal documents including pleadings, correspondence, and discovery materials
• Maintain organized and up-to-date case files, both electronic and physical
• Coordinate and track deadlines for multiple cases across jurisdictions
• Maintain case calendars, including hearings, filings, and court appearances
• Prepare and file legal documents in multiple state jurisdictions
• Ensure compliance with court rules, deadlines, and filing requirements
• Provide support during court proceedings and hearings as needed
• Prepare and organize financial statements (including income/expense forms and balance sheets)
• Assist in gathering, analyzing, and summarizing financial records relevant to family law matters
• Gather and organize large volumes of documents in discovery
• Prepare written discovery requests and responses
• Summarize depositions, hearings, and trial transcripts
• Manage attorney calendars, including scheduling meetings, court dates, and deadlines
• Coordinate meetings, client communications, and case-related logistics
• Provide general administrative support to attorneys
• Assist with trial preparation, including compiling exhibits and trial notebooks
• Perform cite checking and document formatting as needed
• Assist with additional duties as assigned
• Support special projects and firm initiatives

QUALIFICATIONS

• Excellent interpersonal skills with all levels of firm personnel, clients, and vendors
• Ability multitask and handle competing deadlines and responsibilities
• Strong organizational and research skills, including internet research
• Strong client service orientation, excellent communication, and decision-making skills
• Ability to apply a broad basic knowledge of principles, practices, and procedures of the law as it applies to family law practice
• Experience working with computer databases, word processing, spreadsheet programs in litigation support, legal research and library applications
• Ability to work both independently and as a team player

EDUCATION AND /OR EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school with a certification as a paralegal
• Three to five years of experience in a law firm, particularly in a family law practice
• Familiarity with DC, Virginia, and/or Maryland jurisdictions is preferred

Boies, Schiller & Flexner LLP is an equal opportunity employer, which does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin or ancestry, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, medical condition, sexual preference or orientation, marital or familial status, veteran's status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state or federal laws, rules or regulations. The Firm's policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment. It is the Firm’s policy to recruit, hire, train, promote and compensate the best qualified individuals based only upon relevant factors such as experience, work quality and professional attitude.