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Divorce Lawyer Paralegal-Virtual
Rowdy G. Williams Law Firm, P.C.
56d ago
0$62k - $64kLegalRemote, USjobspy_indeed
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Job Description
Remote Divorce Paralegal
We are seeking an experienced Divorce Paralegal to join our law firm in a fully remote position. The ideal candidate will have substantial hands\-on experience in divorce and family law and be capable of independently assisting attorneys with cases from the initial stages through settlement or final hearing.
Position Details
* Fully remote position
* Candidate must reside and work in the Eastern or Central Time Zone
* Full\-time
* Significant prior divorce/family law paralegal experience required
Primary Responsibilities
The Remote Divorce Paralegal will assist attorneys in all aspects of divorce and related family law matters, including:
* Preparing detailed marital asset and debt allocations and property division summaries
* Reviewing financial information and organizing marital and non\-marital assets and liabilities
* Preparing Qualified Domestic Relations Orders (QDROs)
* Preparing child support worksheets and related calculations
* Gathering, organizing, and reviewing financial and other case\-related documents
* Communicating with clients to obtain necessary documents, financial information, and case information
* Preparing and responding to discovery, including interrogatories, requests for production, and other discovery documents
* Organizing and summarizing discovery responses and supporting documentation
* Preparing financial exhibits, asset/debt spreadsheets, timelines, and other case summaries
* Preparing comprehensive hearing and trial outlines for attorney use
* Organizing exhibits and preparing cases for hearings, mediations, depositions, and trials
* Drafting routine pleadings, motions, correspondence, and other family law documents
* Monitoring deadlines and assisting attorneys with case management
* Maintaining organized and accurate electronic case files
Required Qualifications
* Extensive prior experience working as a divorce or family law paralegal
* Strong knowledge of divorce procedure and the financial issues involved in dissolution cases
* Demonstrated experience preparing asset and debt allocations
* Experience preparing QDROs
* Experience preparing child support worksheets
* Significant experience preparing and responding to discovery
* Ability to review large amounts of financial and documentary evidence and identify important information
* Experience preparing attorneys for contested hearings and trials
* Excellent keyboarding and data\-entry skills
* Excellent Microsoft Office skills, particularly Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PDF document management
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills
* Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
* Ability to prioritize assignments and meet court and discovery deadlines
* Ability to work independently and productively in a fully remote environment
* Reliable computer equipment and high\-speed internet connection
Ideal Candidate
We are looking for an experienced paralegal who understands that divorce cases require mo
