[Hiring] Family Law Paralegal @Horizon Premier Staffing

Role Description

A growing U.S.-based Family Law firm is seeking an experienced Senior Family Law Paralegal / Case Manager to take meaningful ownership of complex Florida family law matters. This is a senior-level role for a legal professional who goes beyond completing assigned tasks. The ideal candidate understands the full picture of each case, anticipates attorney needs, identifies potential issues, manages deadlines proactively, and helps move cases forward with strong judgment and initiative.

You will work directly with experienced attorneys and play an important role in case preparation, discovery, financial analysis, client communication, and the continued development of internal workflows and processes.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands-on Florida Family Law paralegal experience.
• Experience independently managing or taking significant ownership of family law cases.
• Strong knowledge of Florida family law procedures and documentation.
• Demonstrated experience drafting pleadings, motions, financial affidavits, discovery, parenting plans, and settlement-related documents.
• Strong experience reviewing financial disclosures and identifying inconsistencies or missing information.
• Experience preparing attorneys for mediations, hearings, depositions, and/or trials.
• Hands-on experience with the Florida Courts E-Filing Portal.
• Experience with Florida county-specific filing and hearing scheduling procedures.
• Strong written and verbal English communication skills.
• Exceptional organization, attention to detail, judgment, and deadline management.
• Ability to work independently in a remote environment while maintaining strong communication with attorneys and team members.
• Ability to manage multiple active cases and competing priorities.

Requirements

• Prepare and submit documents through the Florida Courts E-Filing Portal.
• Monitor filing acceptances, rejected filings, service requirements, and procedural follow-up.
• Schedule hearings using applicable Florida county scheduling systems.
• Navigate county-specific procedures, court divisions, local administrative requirements, and judicial preferences.
• Maintain accurate and organized electronic case files.
• Communicate professionally and compassionately with clients throughout sensitive family law matters.
• Follow up with clients regarding required documents, outstanding information, deadlines, and case updates.
• Recognize issues that require immediate attorney attention.
• Handle confidential personal and financial information with discretion.
• Maintain accurate information in case-management and document-management systems.
• Work efficiently with digital files, shared drives, electronic filing platforms, and legal technology.
• Use Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and related applications confidently.
• Help improve internal procedures, templates, checklists, and case-management workflows.
• Support the development and training of additional legal support team members as the practice grows.

Benefits

• 100% Remote: Work remotely while supporting an established U.S. Family Law practice.
• Senior-Level Responsibility: Become deeply involved in case preparation and strategy rather than performing only administrative tasks.
• Direct Attorney Interaction: Work closely with experienced attorneys and contribute meaningfully to case progress.
• Professional Growth: Help improve systems, workflows, and processes as the legal team expands.
• Long-Term Opportunity: Join a growing practice looking for an experienced professional who can become a key member of the team.

Ideal Candidate

• You are proactive, detail-oriented, and confident taking ownership of your cases.
• You do not wait to be told what needs attention. You review the file, understand the objective, identify what is missing, and communicate clear recommendations to the attorney.
• You are comfortable working independently while remaining collaborative and responsive.
• You understand that Family Law requires both strong technical skills and emotional intelligence, and you can communicate professionally and compassionately with clients experiencing difficult personal situations.