Duties and Responsibilities of a Family Law Legal Assistant

As a Family Law Paralegal, you will play a critical role in supporting our attorneys and clients in a variety of family law matters. Your responsibilities will include:

• Draft and prepare legal documents such as petitions, motions, pleadings, judgments and declarations.

• Organize and manage case files, ensuring all documents are submitted correctly and on time.

• Assist in the preparation of discovery documents and responses.

• Conduct legal research to support case preparation and strategy.

• Investigate and gather facts relevant to cases, including interviewing witnesses and collecting evidence.

• Summarize and analyze legal documents and research findings for attorney review.

• Prepare and file court documents, ensuring compliance with court rules and deadlines.

• Coordinate and schedule statements, hearings and other judicial activities.

• Support attorneys during trials and hearings by organizing evidence and managing case files.

• Maintain attorney calendars, schedule appointments, and manage deadlines.

• Provide general assistance to attorneys and other team members as needed.

• Provide guidance to clients on procedures and documentation requirements.

• Support junior legal assistants and paralegals.

• Ensure that all activities comply with legal and ethical standards.

• Maintain strict confidentiality of information and case details.

• Conduct interviews with clients to gather information about their legal issues.

• Perform administrative tasks such as answering phone calls and keeping the case filing system organized so documents are easily accessible.

• Assist attorneys in preparing for trial by organizing evidence, assisting in client meetings, filing motions, researching legal articles, and coordinating witnesses.

• Draft subpoenas and coordinate with court process servers.

• Assist in the preparation of legal documentation, pleadings and correspondence, including interrogatories, subpoenas, deposition notices, complaints, pre-trial orders, legal briefs and affidavits.