Family Law Paralegal

We're hiring: Family Law Paralegal (5+ years) | San FranciscoNachlis | Cohade | Lopez‑Whitaker, LLP is a boutique family law firm led by Certified Family Law Specialists. We're looking for an experienced paralegal who can handle a case from initial pleadings to judgment.About the RoleThis is a substantive legal support role for someone who understands the demands of family law and can take ownership of their work. You will work closely with our attorneys to support clients through dissolution, custody, support, and property division matters, helping ensure our cases stay organized and on track.Our ideal candidate manages the details without losing sight of the bigger picture. You’re proactive, organized, and able to juggle multiple cases and competing deadlines. You independently anticipate next steps, and communicate confidently with attorneys when questions arise or decisions are needed.Responsibilities include:Preparing and organizing pleadings, declarations, Judicial Council forms, and supporting exhibits for attorney review.Assisting with financial disclosures, discovery requests and responses, and document production.Reviewing and organizing financial records, including bank statements, tax returns, and income documentation.Calculating and calendaring hearings, response and discovery deadlines, and other case dates; flagging scheduling conflicts and time-sensitive issues; and coordinating filings and service.Preparing materials for hearings, depositions, mediation, and trial.Communicating professionally and compassionately with clients, opposing counsel, court staff, and other professionals.Following up with clients to gather information and documents, setting appropriate expectations, and recognizing when an issue needs attorney involvement.Maintaining organized electronic case files, tracking outstanding items, and protecting confidential information.Keeping attorneys informed of progress, outstanding tasks, and potential problems requiring their attention.What We’re Looking ForA paralegal certificate from an ABA-approved program, or otherwise meeting the qualifications under California Business and Professions Code section 6450(c).At least 5 years of California family law paralegal experience.Familiarity with California family law procedures, Judicial Council forms, and electronic filing.Experience preparing discovery and preparing pleadings for filing and service, with a working knowledge of service-of-process requirements and deadline calculation.Strong writing, proofreading, organizational, and time-management skills.Comfort working with financial documents and spreadsheets.Sound judgment, discretion, and attention to detail.A personable, empathetic manner with clients navigating difficult personal circumstances, and the ability to keep those conversations productive.The ability to own assignments from start to finish and work independently while collaborating closely with attorneys and colleagues.Proficiency with Clio, Teams, Microsoft Office, and Adobe Acrobat.Comfortable learning new software in a primarily paperless, cloud-based office.Position Details

Location: San Francisco, CAWork arrangement: HybridSchedule: Full-timeCompensation: Competitive

Benefits

401k, health insuranceHow to ApplyPlease send your resume to yau@nclwlaw.com with the subject line “Family Law Paralegal Application.”If you love substantive family law work, are committed to doing it well, and want to be part of a team that values both excellence and balance, we’d truly love to hear from you. All inquiries will remain strictly confidential.Know someone who may be a good fit? Please share this opportunity.