Description

Compensation: Competitive pay rate + performance bonuses available

About Us

Seeking a full-time experienced Family Law/Estate Planning Paralegal to join a small boutique one-attorney Family law firm. The firm is dedicated to guiding clients through some of life’s most challenging legal matters with compassion, integrity, and professionalism. The firm is beginning to handle Estate Planning and will be incorporating that into the services currently offered; however, at the current time, we only do Family law cases. If you are organized, professional, self-motivated, pro-active, resourceful, respectful, and experienced in Florida family law, we want to hear from you!

Key Responsibilities

• Draft and prepare pleadings, motions, discovery requests/responses, financial affidavits, and parenting plans.
• Ensure compliance with the Florida Family Law Rules of Procedure and mandatory disclosure requirements.
• Coordinate and organize discovery materials and client financial documentation.
• Manage attorney's calendar, schedule hearings, depositions, client meetings, calendar trial deadlines, and assist attorney with trial preparation, including exhibits and witness lists. You can also attend trials with the attorney to assist in presentation of the case.
• File documents through the Florida e-Filing Portal.
• Maintain accurate client files and billing entries in MyCase case management software.
• Track and record time daily to meet the firm’s minimum billable requirement of 1,400–1,600 hours annually (varies based on pay and experience).
• Communicate professionally with clients, opposing counsel, and court personnel.
• Be a courteous and empathetic contact for the firm's clients.

Qualifications

Minimum 4–5 years of experience as a family law paralegal in Florida.

Minimum 1-2 years of experience as an Estate Planning paralegal in Florida.

Strong working knowledge of the Florida Family Law Rules of Procedure and discovery processes.

Experience handling mandatory disclosure and financial documentation.

Proficient with Mac computers and comfortable working in a paperless environment.

Proficient in MyCase or similar legal case management and billing software.

Excellent organization, time management, and communication skills.

Paralegal certification or equivalent legal experience required.

Preferred Skills

• Experience assisting with mediations, depositions, and trial preparation.
• Strong client service and communication skills.
• Ability to think and analyze cases without being spoon-fed work from the attorney.
• Ability to handle sensitive matters with professionalism and empathy.
• Adobe Acrobat Pro
• Docusign
• Dropbox
• LexisNexis Research

Billable Requirement

• Minimum 1,400–1,600 billable hours annually.

Why Work With Us

• Competitive pay.
• Small firm experience with one (1) managing attorney.
• Performance-based bonuses paid out.
• Disability (short term and long term) Insurance provided after 90-day probationary period.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Collaborative, professional, and supportive team environment.
• Modern, mostly-paperless office using Mac computers and MyCase.

How to Apply

Submit via email to Cynthia@Pyfrom-ReislerPA.com a copy of your resume, a cover letter, a writing sample, and three (3) professional references. Please include in your cover letter details about your Florida family law experience, familiarity with MyCase, and your track record of meeting billable goals.