Family Law Paralegal #36004
Legal
Fort Lauderdale, FL Direct Hire Feb 28, 2024
Contemporary Staffing Solutions is seeking a skilled Family Law Paralegal to join our client in Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301! The Family Law Paralegal will be responsible for assisting attorneys in all aspects of case preparation and management, including drafting legal documents, conducting legal research, and communicating with clients. This Direct-Hire opportunity offers an annual salary range of $75,000-$80,000/year based on experience!

Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Draft various legal documents such as pleadings, motions, discovery requests, appeals, and correspondence to opposing counsel and the court.
  • Conduct legal research using tools such as Westlaw, analyze results, and prepare synopsis for attorney review.
  • Organize and coordinate detailed document productions and trial/hearing notebooks.
  • Interact with all parties involved in the case, including clients, opposing counsel, and court personnel, and respond to inquiries as needed.
  • Assist attorneys in preparation for meetings, hearings, depositions, and trials.
  • Prepare and e-file documents at the state level and follow up on all filings.
  • Manage information through various firm databases, including but not limited to MS Word, Excel, i-Manage, and other platforms.
  • Proofread documents for accuracy and consistency.
  • Organize exhibits in preparation for motion filings and trial.
  • Bill and enter own time daily to ensure accurate record-keeping.

Requirements/Qualifications:
  • A minimum of 3 years of Family Law experience
  • Experience drafting legal documents, calendaring, preparing for depositions, meetings, and trial prep.
  • Experience in conducting legal research (preferably using Westlaw) is required.
  • Strong litigation/paralegal knowledge and be proficient in organizing exhibits, drafting pleadings, and managing document production. Excellent written communication skills are essential for this role.

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Associate degree and/or Paralegal Certificate preferred but not required.
  • Experience e-filing documents at the state level and communicating effectively with clients.

Contemporary Staffing Solutions (CSS) has been a leading provider of contract, temporary, temporary-hire & direct hire solutions. We began as a staffing agency and evolved to a national provider of workforce management solutions with a niche recruitment focus in Accounting & Finance, Call Center & Office, Human Resources, Sales & Marketing, & Information Technology. To learn more about CSS, visit our website: www.ContemporaryStaffing.com.