Family Law Paralegal

We are seeking an experienced, detail-oriented Family Law Paralegal to manage the day-to-day operations of our Marital and Family Law department. The ideal candidate will be highly organized, empathetic, and capable of managing complex caseloads from initial client onboarding through trial preparation and post-judgment modifications. Because family law is an emotionally taxing experience for clients, this role requires exceptional interpersonal skills and a commitment to maintaining a personalized, reassuring client experience.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Experience: Minimum of 3–5+ years of dedicated experience practicing as a family law paralegal within the state of Florida.

• Location Familiarity: Deep understanding of the local Florida legal landscape, court systems, and filing procedures (specifically within Hillsborough County/Tampa Bay).

• Credentials: Florida Registered Paralegal (FRP) status or NALA certification is highly preferred. A degree in Paralegal Studies or a related field is a plus.

• Practice Area Expertise: Thorough knowledge of the Florida divorce process, child custody/visitation rights, child support, paternity actions, domestic violence injunctions, modifications, relocation actions, and complex alimony structures (rehabilitative, transitional, etc.).

• Technical Skills: Proficiency with Florida e-Filing portal, legal case management software, and document automation programs.

Core Competencies:

• Compassion & Integrity: Ability to handle highly confidential, emotional client matters with extreme professionalism, patience, and ethics.

• Critical Thinking: Exceptional organizational skills with an ability to manage competing deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

• Communication: Exceptional written and verbal communication skills needed for interacting with clients, opposing counsel, and judicial assistants.

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience.

• Comprehensive benefits package.

• Paid time off (PTO) and holidays.

• A professional, supportive, and community-minded office culture.

salary: $68,640 - $72,800 per year
shift: First
work hours: 8 AM - 5 PM
education: Bachelors

Responsibilities

• Case Management & Client Communication: Serve as a primary point of contact for clients, delivering updates, explaining court processes, and assisting them through the data-gathering and discovery phases.

• Document Drafting: Draft, review, and format a wide variety of family law pleadings, motions, settlement agreements, parenting plans, prenuptial/postnuptial agreements, and final judgments.

• Financial Disclosures: Manage the mandatory disclosure and discovery process for complex financial situations, including child support worksheets, financial affidavits, and asset tracing for high-net-worth and business-owner divorces.

• Trial & Hearing Preparation: Assist attorneys in preparing for depositions, mediations, collaborative law sessions, hearings, and trials. Organize exhibits, compile trial binders, and coordinate schedules.

• Calendar Management: Maintain court deadlines, coordinate hearing blocks with the Thirteenth Circuit Judicial courts, and manage attorney schedules for family law consultations and court appearances.

• Compliance: Ensure all procedures and filings strictly align with Florida Family Law Rules of Procedure and local Thirteenth Judicial Circuit administrative orders.

The essential functions of this role include:

• working in a smoke free environment

Skills

• Family Law
• Case Management
• Client Communication
• Trial Prep
• Calendar Management
• Legal Research
• Critical Thinking
• Certified Paralegal

Qualifications

• Years of experience: 3 years
• Experience level: Experienced

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Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).

This posting is open for thirty (30) days.