Modern Family Law, a rapidly expanding national law firm specializing in Family Law, is seeking a hybrid Family Law Paralegal to join our Oakland, CA or San Jose, CA office.  Remote First Setting with Brick & Mortar Space Available (in-person as required by courts & clients). Paralegals are expected to go into the office once per week to handle administrative duties, such as checking the mail, etc.

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.