Family Law Paralegal

Pay: $85,000.00 - $130,000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Join a respected family law team where your work directly supports clients through highly meaningful and sensitive matters.
• Be part of a collaborative legal environment where your experience and judgment will be valued every day.
• Work closely with attorneys on substantive family law cases involving custody, support, property division, and related disputes.
• Take on a hands-on role with real impact, strong responsibility, and meaningful exposure to case strategy and client support.
• Join a firm that values compassion, professionalism, and high-quality legal work.
• Competitive compensation, full benefits, and long-term growth potential.

Location: This full-time role is based in either our San Mateo or Campbell, California office. The position is in-office, with possible future flexibility depending on experience, performance, and trust built over time.

Note: Candidates must have prior family law paralegal experience. This is a firm requirement.

About Us We are a client-focused family law practice dedicated to helping individuals and families navigate complex legal matters with skill, care, and strong advocacy. Our team is committed to delivering thoughtful support, practical guidance, and high-quality legal service during some of the most important moments in our clients' lives. Confidential Employer.

Job Description

• Support attorneys in family law matters including custody, visitation, child support, spousal support, property division, and restraining order matters
• Draft, format, and prepare pleadings, declarations, discovery, correspondence, and other legal documents
• Assist with case management, calendaring, deadlines, and document organization
• Communicate with clients, courts, experts, and outside parties in a professional and compassionate manner
• Organize and maintain case files, exhibits, and supporting documentation
• Assist with trial preparation, hearing preparation, and discovery management
• Coordinate the collection and review of financial records and other case-related materials
• Help keep cases moving efficiently while maintaining a high standard of accuracy and responsiveness

Qualifications

• Prior family law paralegal experience required
• Strong drafting, document management, and case organization skills
• Experience supporting attorneys in active family law matters
• Strong communication skills and professional client manner
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and priorities in a fast-paced environment
• High attention to detail and strong follow-through
• Paralegal certificate is a plus, but practical family law experience is more important
• California family law firm experience is strongly preferred

Why You Will Love Working Here

• You will be part of a team doing meaningful work that directly impacts clients and families
• You will have a substantive role, not just administrative support
• You will work with experienced legal professionals in a collaborative office environment
• You will have the opportunity to grow your skills and deepen your family law experience
• You will be joining a firm that values both compassion and strong legal execution

JPC-867

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

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

Requirements: Must-haves: **hiring in San Mateo & Campbell - very close to each other** 1+ yr family law exp.

• Nice to haves:

• Additional context: Relocation- [NO]. Packages - [NO]
• Salary Bands:
  • 1-3 years family law paralegal experience: $85,000-$100,000
  • 3-5 years: $100,000-$115,000
  • 5+ years: $115,000-$130,000+
  • 7+ years / strong book of practical experience: $210,000-$240,000+

Submissions Name / Gina - [email protected]

Quick Recruiter Reference (Internal Summary)

Bay Area family law firm hiring Family Law Paralegals for San Mateo and Campbell. Must already have family law paralegal experience. In-office role with possible future flexibility depending on level and trust.

Recruiters Submission: To submit, cancel - Family Law Paralegal - MTSA Family Law Group - Bay Area Divorce Attorneys - JPC 867 - Source

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• Client job title: Family Law Paralegal

• Location: San Mateo, CA / Campbell, CA (hiring for both offices)

• On-site, hybrid, remote: On-site

• Experience: 1

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• # of hires needed: 1

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