Family Law Paralegal

🕒 April 3

🐊 Florida – Remote

🐊 Florida – Remote

💵 $50k - $60k / year

⏰ Full Time

🟢 Junior

💼 Paralegal

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The Virga Law Firm, P.A.

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51 - 200 employees

👥 B2C

B2C • Legal • Family Law

The Virga Law Firm, P. A. is a family law firm with a statewide practice in Florida, dedicated to representing clients facing a variety of family law issues such as divorce, child custody, and alimony. With over 100 years of combined legal experience, the firm understands the emotional and complex nature of family law matters and aims to provide supportive guidance to clients during challenging times. The firm's commitment to client care, integrity, and community involvement shines through its approach to helping families navigate their legal challenges and move forward with their lives.

📋 Description

• Manage the family law process, including initial case intake, discovery, and trial preparation. • Assist attorneys with drafting pleadings, legal correspondence, and other case-related documents. • Handle the collection, review, and organization of discovery materials. • Maintain case files, ensure accurate tracking of incoming and outgoing materials, and manage deadlines. • Communicate with clients to request, obtain, and clarify necessary documents and information. • Draft and file family law pleadings, motions, and orders with accuracy and efficiency. • Manage all aspects of default proceedings, including verifying service of process. • Prepare financial affidavits, child support calculations, and other financial discovery documents. • E-file court documents and maintain meticulous case calendars. • Coordinate court appearances, mediations, depositions, and other legal events. • Develop and execute case strategies for matters involving non-participating opposing parties. • Prepare and organize supporting documentation for claims related to alimony, child support, and attorney’s fees.

🎯 Requirements

• Minimum of 1 year of family law experience. • Demonstrated expertise in default proceedings and case management. • Proficiency in preparing financial discovery and child support guideline worksheets. • Strong ability to calculate income for support purposes. • Exceptional organizational and documentation skills. • Excellent written and verbal communication skills. • Strong work ethic with the ability to manage multiple cases effectively. • Knowledge of Florida Family Law, including state-specific procedures and requirements. • Proficiency with legal practice management software (e.g., Clio) and document management systems.

🏖️ Benefits

• Competitive Salary (Discussed During Interview) • Supplemental Insurance such as dental, vision, short term disability, etc. through Colonial Life • Paid Time Off (PTO) • Professional Development Opportunities • Collaborative and Team-Oriented Environment • Opportunities for Growth and Advancement • Positive work culture that includes staff celebrations and recognition programs such as Bonusly to promote team support and morale.