Family Law Paralegal

Pay: $25.00 - $38.00 per hour

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Join a highly regarded family law team known for handling complex, high-conflict matters with skill and compassion
• Work closely with a Certified Family Law Specialist (State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization) and gain strong mentorship, training, and support
• Build real courtroom and litigation chops: discovery, motion drafting, depositions, and trial prep with increasing responsibility over time
• Be part of a tight-knit office family that values teamwork, professionalism, and taking care of each other
• Work for a firm recognized by leading legal and consumer platforms (Super Lawyers, Avvo 10.0, Lead Counsel Verified, Expertise.com recognition in Sacramento, and more)

Location: On-site in Sacramento, CA (Monday–Friday, 8:00am–5:00pm). This is primarily in-office to support a hands-on team environment, with small exceptions on a case-by-case basis.

Note: Must have at least 1 year of family law paralegal experience and be able to work on-site in Sacramento. A resume and cover letter that demonstrates strong writing skills are required.

About Our Client

Our client is a well-established Sacramento-based family law firm (founded in the mid-1990s) known for guiding people through some of the most important and emotionally charged moments of their lives. They specialize in high-conflict family law matters, create clear plans for clients, and stay by their side from start to finish. The firm is widely recognized for excellence and client support through multiple legal and consumer award platforms.

Job Description

• Support family law matters from intake through resolution, with increasing responsibility over time
• Draft and revise legal documents including pleadings, motions, declarations, and related filings
• Manage discovery including propounding, responding, and organizing productions
• Assist with deposition and trial preparation including exhibits, witness binders, and case timelines
• Maintain strong client communication and help keep matters moving with clear updates and follow-through
• Coordinate calendars, deadlines, and court-related logistics to ensure nothing slips
• Collaborate directly with the attorney and team in a close, high-accountability environment

Qualifications

• 1+ year of family law paralegal experience required
• Ability to work on-site in Sacramento during standard business hours
• Strong writing, organization, and attention to detail
• Comfortable handling deadlines, client contact, and multiple active matters
• Familiarity with Sacramento area courts and procedures is a plus
• Trial prep, discovery-heavy experience, and high-conflict case exposure are strong pluses

Why Youll Love Working Here

• Supportive mentorship and supervision in a small, collaborative team (about 5–6 people)
• Clear path to grow into a go-to paralegal with meaningful client and case ownership
• A firm culture that prioritizes respect, communication, and being an office family
• Strong benefits and professional support including continuing education and dues coverage
• Work that matters: helping clients make life-changing decisions with confidence and clarity

JPC-621

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Requirements: Must haves: 1+ yrs family paralegal law exp. Submit legal assistants/secretaries selectively if they have a lot of fam law exp and aren’t admin heavy. Relocation- [yes/no]. Packages - [yes/no]

Submissions Name / Rick / [email protected]

Quick Recruiter Reference (Internal Summary)

On-site Family Law Paralegal in Sacramento supporting a small, high-performing team that focuses on complex and high-conflict family matters. Heavy discovery, motion drafting, and deposition/trial prep with increasing responsibility and strong mentorship. Must have 1+ year family law paralegal experience and strong writing skills; pay is $25–$35/hr plus benefits, potentially higher for very experienced candidates.

Recruiters Submission: To submit, cancel - Family Law Paralegal – Law Offices of Fredrick S. Cohen- JPC 621 - Source

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• Client job title: Family Law Paralegal

• Location: Sacramento, CA

• On-site, hybrid, remote: On-site

• Experience: 1

• Good fit job titles/keywords for candidates: Family Law Paralegal, Divorce Paralegal, Litigation Paralegal Family Law, Family Law Legal Assistant, Family Law Case Manager, Trial Prep Paralegal, Senior Family Law Paralegal, Paralegal Specialist Family Law, Discovery Paralegal, Domestic Relations Paralegal

• # of hires needed: 1

• Open or not to recruiters on TE: NO

• Job posting strategy (bottom of package details): Straightforward Sacramento. Fam Law - 1 yr exp needed.