Paralegal

Modern Family Law, a rapidly expanding national law firm specializing in Family Law, is seeking a remote Family Law Paralegal to join our San Jose, CA office (remote but must reside in Northern California to attend hearings and meet with clients). 

Modern Family Law is seeking a paralegal to handle diverse family law cases. This position plays a critical role in helping us maintain excellence in client service by balancing legal expertise, client advocacy, and collaboration. This is a fantastic opportunity to work on important cases in an exciting, fast-paced environment. 

To be successful in this role, paralegals will: 

• Handle a variety of family law cases, including divorce, child custody, and property division. 

• Thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment while managing multiple competing responsibilities. 

• Demonstrate exceptional attention to detail and outstanding communication skills in both written and verbal interactions. 

• Work collaboratively with attorneys and support staff, ensuring collective success and efficiency in case management.  

Skills and Competencies 

• Ability to interact professionally with clients, attorneys, and court staff. 

• Demonstrated ability to manage a variety of family law cases while maintaining high-quality legal work. 

• Skilled in e-filing with county court systems. 

• High attention to detail and accuracy in preparing legal documents and filings. 

• Ability to handle multiple cases simultaneously. 

• Strong verbal and written communication skills. 

• Collaborative mindset with a focus on teamwork and supporting collective success. 

• Proactive problem-solver, with the ability to stay composed and organized when subject to tight deadlines. 

• Bilingual candidates encouraged to apply. 

Mandatory Notices for Applicants 

ADA Compliance: All candidates and incumbents are expected to perform the duties as assigned so long as they can meet the expectations set forth with or without reasonable accommodations. Should a candidate or incumbent require accommodation, they need to advise the Director of People & Culture in advance.  

Compensation: $28 - $36 hourly + commission. The range presented is a reliable estimate of the base salary plus potential commissions based on billable hours and collections that this individual is expected to receive. Actual pay will be adjusted based on experience, location, internal and external pay equity, and other job-related factors as permitted by law.  Full-time employees are eligible for health insurance with an optional Flexible Spending Account or a Health Savings Account, short term disability, long term disability, dental insurance, vision care, life insurance, 401(k) Retirement, vacation, sick time, and an employee assistance program to support the personal wellness needs of our employees.  

Additional voluntary programs are available and include voluntary accident insurance, voluntary life, voluntary disability, voluntary long-term care, voluntary critical illness and cancer insurance, as well as pet insurance. Additionally, in some markets, commuter and transit benefit programs are available. 

Position Requirements 

• Minimum of 1-6 years of experience in family law preferred, but other legal experience will be considered. 

• Exceptional writing skills, and proficiency in e-filing with county courts. 

• Experience working with multiple attorneys in a law firm setting. 

• Strong verbal communication skills, attention to detail, and organizational skills. 

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Short Term & Long Term Disability
• Training & Development
• Work From Home