Family Law Paralegal Jobs

Remote Family Law Paralegal New York State

Do you want to be part of the remote team that is setting a new standard for boutique, client-centric family law in New York State? Whitson Law is busier than ever and looking to hire a full-time paralegal who has experience in Family Law. In addition to the opportunity to work remotely for a cutting-edge family law firm, our team members enjoy: medical, dental, and vision insurance; 401k plan; paid continuing professional education; flexible work hours, and generous PTO.

$65,000

This important position involves direct attorney support. The basic duties of the position are:

• Drafting letters and simple court documents
• Preparing discovery demands and responses to discovery demands
• Drafting basic pleadings and proposed orders
• Drafting separation/settlement agreements
• Preparing statements of net worth in matrimonial cases
• Conducting research about laws and judicial decisions
• Assisting lawyers in virtual court proceedings
• Helping attorneys prepare cases for hearings and trials
• Scheduling deadlines on the Firm’s master calendar
• Preparing case files for hearings and trials
• Organizing files
• Communicating with clients with updates and gathering information

• Client relations experience and experience in executive support is required
• This is a key position in the firm. It is a full-time job, so you MUST be available to work 40 hours per week
• Excellent writing skills
• Embrace technology and have strong practical experience with cloud-based platforms for case and document management
• You should treat a client, case, or task at 4:30 pm on Friday with the same care and compassion as one on Monday at 9:00 am
• Experience with common office applications (Word, Gmail calendar, Google Workspace, Adobe Pro, etc.)
• You have a penchant for accuracy and attention to detail and will work tirelessly to avoid mistakes
• Experience as a New York Family Law Paralegal is required
• You will be working on many tasks and cases concurrently, over long periods of time
• Keep track of key dates, keep the right people informed, and prioritize your time so that we never miss a deadline

WhitsonLaw is a boutique law firm specializing in Family Law and Mediation. We are passionate about helping our clients by reducing the stress and uncertainty of the legal process. We believe that our clients should avoid letting a stranger in a black robe make important decisions for them and their families.

Our entrepreneurial law firm is small enough that everyone is a critical member of our team, yet big enough to offer you the security, growth opportunities, and benefits that you want. You will work closely with the firm's owner, have daily interaction with our clients, and help us continue to define ourselves as the most unique law firm in our market.

At WhitsonLaw, PLLC, we don’t just accept difference—we celebrate it, we support it, and we thrive on it for the benefit of our employees, our clients, and our community. WhitsonLaw is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer.