Remote Senior Family Law Paralegal

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Position Title: Remote Senior Family Law Paralegal

A growing California law firm is seeking a Senior Family Law Paralegal to support four attorneys across a sophisticated caseload of approximately 30-40 active family law matters. This fully remote role will handle calendaring, e-filing, legal forms, declarations, motion shells, memoranda of points and authorities, case organization, and client communication while delivering the high-touch service the firm is known for. The ideal candidate is an experienced family law paralegal who speaks Mandarin, understands California family law procedures, consistently meets a 30-hour weekly billable requirement, and brings the organization, sound judgment, and technical confidence required to thrive with minimal supervision.

Remote Senior Family Law Paralegal Responsibilities:

• Support four attorneys with approximately 30-40 active family law cases
• Calendar hearings, filing deadlines, appointments, and other case-related dates
• Electronically file court documents accurately and on time
• Prepare and complete California family law forms
• Draft declarations, motion shells, memoranda of points and authorities, pleadings, discovery, correspondence, and other litigation documents
• Proofread legal documents for accuracy, consistency, grammar, and proper formatting
• Organize and maintain electronic case files, pleadings, records, and supporting documentation
• Communicate professionally with clients, opposing counsel, court personnel, and other involved parties
• Conduct basic legal research, including reviewing local rules for California superior courts
• Coordinate with attorneys and support staff throughout the litigation process
• Assist with billing-related tasks and maintain a minimum of 30 billable hours per week
• Provide receptionist coverage and assist with other firm-related responsibilities as needed

Remote Senior Family Law Paralegal Requirements:

• Several years of recent paralegal experience focused exclusively or primarily on family law
• Professional fluency in Mandarin
• Recent experience supporting California family law matters
• Demonstrated success consistently billing at least 30 hours per week
• Strong knowledge of California family law protocols, procedures, forms, filings, and deadlines
• Experience drafting declarations, pleadings, discovery, motion shells, and related litigation documents
• Strong calendaring and electronic filing experience
• Advanced computer skills and the ability to learn new technology quickly
• Exceptional organization, time management, and multitasking abilities
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong client service skills with the emotional intelligence to navigate sensitive and challenging family law matters
• Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and complete assignments without constant oversight
• Willingness to work California business hours and collaborate with team members during office hours
• Professional, adaptable, respectful, and receptive to constructive feedback

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working with Santa Clara County courts
• Paralegal certificate
• Family law trial preparation or trial support experience
• Experience using MyCase, RingCentral, Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Based in the San Francisco Bay Area

Benefits:

• Fully remote work environment
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance, with 100% of the employee's basic plan premium covered
• Upgraded Platinum medical plan option with approximately 50% of the employee premium covered
• Dependent coverage options
• Benefits eligibility beginning the first of the month after 30 days
• 401(k) with a 3% employer match after one year
• Two weeks of paid time off during the first two years, increasing to three weeks thereafter
• Flexible PTO arrangements with the ability to make up time when appropriate
• 10 paid holidays
• Life insurance
• Annual performance reviews with opportunities for meaningful compensation growth
• $1,000 referral bonus when a personally referred client retains the firm
• Supportive, respectful culture that values employee happiness and work-life balance
• Clear growth potential within an expanding firm