Family Law Paralegal
- $90,000 - $115,000
- Hartford, CT
Competitive $$ with ”Best Family Law Group” Ranking!
A bit about us:
A Little Bit About Us
We’re a boutique law firm known for delivering highly personalized, strategic legal counsel. Our team is composed of trial-tested litigators, skilled negotiators, and compassionate advisors. On this team, we are committed to helping clients navigate the legal and emotional complexities of family transitions — with a particular focus on high net worth divorces, custody arrangements, and sophisticated financial matters. With decades of experience behind us, we take pride in our close-knit team culture, strong professional reputation, and unwavering dedication to client outcomes.
We’re a boutique law firm known for delivering highly personalized, strategic legal counsel. Our team is composed of trial-tested litigators, skilled negotiators, and compassionate advisors. On this team, we are committed to helping clients navigate the legal and emotional complexities of family transitions — with a particular focus on high net worth divorces, custody arrangements, and sophisticated financial matters. With decades of experience behind us, we take pride in our close-knit team culture, strong professional reputation, and unwavering dedication to client outcomes.
Why join us?
Work with purpose: You'll play a vital role in guiding clients through life-changing events, with the support of an experienced, respected legal team.
Grow your career: We invest in our people. You'll have the opportunity to take on meaningful work, build lasting client relationships, and expand your legal knowledge in a highly specialized area.
Be part of a collaborative team: We believe that strong results come from working together — you’ll be supported by attorneys who value your insight and rely on your contributions.
Enjoy stability and flexibility: We’re a well-established firm with deep community ties and a reputation for excellence, offering a professional environment that also respects work-life balance.
Grow your career: We invest in our people. You'll have the opportunity to take on meaningful work, build lasting client relationships, and expand your legal knowledge in a highly specialized area.
Be part of a collaborative team: We believe that strong results come from working together — you’ll be supported by attorneys who value your insight and rely on your contributions.
Enjoy stability and flexibility: We’re a well-established firm with deep community ties and a reputation for excellence, offering a professional environment that also respects work-life balance.
Job Details
We are seeking an experienced Family Law Paralegal with 4+ years of experience to support two attorneys in a busy and highly respected family law division of our practice. This role involves hands-on work with clients and case files, and is best suited for a highly organized, proactive, and detail-oriented professional who thrives in a fast-paced legal environment.
Key Responsibilities:
Assist attorneys with case preparation for high net worth matrimonial and custody matters
Draft and prepare legal documents, including pleadings, financial affidavits, discovery requests, and trial binders
Manage case calendars, track court deadlines, and maintain detailed case files
Communicate professionally and empathetically with clients, courts, and opposing counsel
Conduct basic legal research and compile financial and case-related data
Provide litigation support, including document review and e-filing
Qualifications:
Minimum of 4 years of experience in family law (matrimonial law a plus)
Experience working with high net worth clients or complex estates is a strong plus, but not required
Strong understanding of court procedures and family law processes
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Highly organized, with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and legal case management software
Key Responsibilities:
Assist attorneys with case preparation for high net worth matrimonial and custody matters
Draft and prepare legal documents, including pleadings, financial affidavits, discovery requests, and trial binders
Manage case calendars, track court deadlines, and maintain detailed case files
Communicate professionally and empathetically with clients, courts, and opposing counsel
Conduct basic legal research and compile financial and case-related data
Provide litigation support, including document review and e-filing
Qualifications:
Minimum of 4 years of experience in family law (matrimonial law a plus)
Experience working with high net worth clients or complex estates is a strong plus, but not required
Strong understanding of court procedures and family law processes
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Highly organized, with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and legal case management software
Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.
Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.