Family Law Litigation Paralegal

Job Description

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Paralegal with at least three (3) years of experience to support a family law attorney. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, proactive, and thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Paralegal Experience at Modern Law: At Modern Law, you’re a valued member of a supportive, collaborative, and growth-oriented team.

Here’s What You Can Expect:

• Empowerment & Growth: You'll have mentorship opportunities, access to continuing legal education, and the ability to develop your career on your terms—whether that means advancing, gaining new skills, or taking on new challenges.
• Collaboration & Teamwork: You’ll work closely with a dedicated attorney and a team that values respect, communication, and radical candor. We are a drama-free workplace with zero tolerance for slackers, downers, or jerks.
• Freedom to Thrive: We trust you to do great work and contribute to high-quality cases with high-quality clients.
• If this sounds like your dream workplace, we’d love to hear from you!

Benefits, Bonuses, & Budgets:

• Flex Time: We refuse to forget that our employees have many other titles in addition to their professional ones. Have to pick your kid up from school? Flex. Middle of the day oil change? Flex. Hate working early mornings? Flex.
• Work From Home: ...or wherever you want. We love working remotely so much that we dedicated a Core Value to it, “Mobility and Accessibility”. Our work environment provides a high level of flexibility in terms of how and where we work. We’d rather you spend that extra commuting time with your family, doing something you enjoy, or taking care of your well-being.
• Paid Time Off: Our firm observes all eleven (11) Federal Holidays with pay and receives one additional paid floating holiday for any date of their choice to be used each year.
• Health Coverage: We cover up to 80% of the premium of Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) EverydayHealth PPO Silver 5800/100 and up to 50% of the premium for their Dependents. We offer a Dependent Care FSA plan, a Health Savings Account (HSA) plan, a High-Deductible Health Plan, a Health Flex Savings Account (FSA), and Short Term Disability Insurance.
• 401(k) With Matching: We match 100% of Employee contributions up to 3% of the employee’s pay and 50% of employee contributions for the next 2% of pay.
• Performance: We offer our employees bonus incentives without caps to incentivize excellent work, client satisfaction, and a positive culture within the organization. Bonus structures are tailored for each position and department.
• Recruitment: Existing employees who recruit a full-time paralegal or attorney to join Modern Law will receive a $5,000 commission for each attorney and a $2,500 commission for each paralegal.
• Referrals: Any person who refers a client to Modern Law is eligible for a $200 referral fee, even our employees! Bonus: the client will also receive a $100 credit toward their account after 90 days.
• Tech Budget: Full-time employees are provided an annual $1,500 budget to be used toward additional software and/or any physical or technological equipment they may want to use to enhance productivity and enjoyment.
• Health Budget: We provide all Employees access to a $500 annual health and wellness budget. This budget may be used for any equipment, classes, memberships, apps, etc that support your overall wellness and whole health.
• Education: Our full-time employees receive up to $5,250 per year for student loan payments or current eligible educational expenses.

$50,000 - $85,000 annually

Do Great Work:

• Assist in developing creative legal strategies and managing cases with a focus on client satisfaction.
• Prepare and draft pleadings, motions, and other legal documents with precision and attention to detail.
• Conduct legal research and compile evidence to support case strategies.

Be A Great Team Member:

• Collaborate closely with your attorney and the entire legal team, ensuring seamless communication and teamwork.
• Handle day-to-day case management, including client communication, calendar management, and document preparation.
• Embrace our culture of mutual respect, integrity, and radical candor.

Be A Solid Communicator:

• Provide exceptional client service by keeping clients informed and empowered throughout their case.
• Adapt your communication style to meet clients where they are, ensuring they feel supported and understood.

• Minimum of three (3) years of experience as a paralegal, preferably in family law.
• Proficiency in legal research software and case management systems.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.
• Great time-management and organizational skills

Modern Law is a launchpad for ambitious professionals. You’ll join a collaborative, supportive team with the autonomy to run your practice your way—no micromanaging, just real trust.

We have more high-quality work than you can handle, so you can focus on advocacy, not client hunting. And our flexible billable requirements adapt to your goals—whether you want to maximize income or maintain balance, we’ll back your definition of success.

Here, you bring the drive. We provide the rocket fuel.