Senior Divorce & Family Law Paralegal

Douglas Family Law Group, PLLC

Senior Divorce & Family Law Paralegal

White Plains, NY
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    We are looking for an experienced paralegal who knows how to be the attorney's right-hand. The ideal candidate will have ample experience in contested divorce, uncontested divorce packets, child custody matters, and trial preparation. Compensation & Benefits Salary: $75,000 - $90,000 • Annual performance bonus, paid time off, health/dental/vision insurance, 401(k) match, and professional development support Responsibilities: What You’ll Do • Draft and prepare pleadings, motions, affidavits (including financial disclosure forms), discovery documents, parenting plans, and settlement packages • Manage court filings, track important deadlines, and maintain precise case calendars • Coordinate client intake, memorialize interviews, and assist with high-net-worth client matters • Organize trial binders, exhibits, attend prep meetings, hearings, and mediations • Collaborate with attorneys to anticipate case needs and support emerging strategy and deliverables Qualifications: What You’ll Bring: • Minimum of 3+ years in divorce/family law—experience with child support, custody, asset division, etc. • Strong competence in document drafting, e‑filing (e.g., NY eCourts), and case management systems • Meticulous attention to detail, organizational skill, and ability to handle multiple active files • Empathy, professionalism, and polished client communication skills are required • Proactive, tech-savvy, and comfortable in a collaborative startup-style environment Compensation: $75,000 - $95,000 yearly

    • What You’ll Do • Draft and prepare pleadings, motions, affidavits (including financial disclosure forms), discovery documents, parenting plans, and settlement packages • Manage court filings, track important deadlines, and maintain precise case calendars • Coordinate client intake, memorialize interviews, and assist with high-net-worth client matters • Organize trial binders, exhibits, attend prep meetings, hearings, and mediations • Collaborate with attorneys to anticipate case needs and support emerging strategy and deliverables • Proactively monitor statuses, alert attorneys to key developments, and ensure client cases move forward smoothly

  • Compensation
    $75,000-$95,000 per year