Family Law Paralegal

Family Law & Fiduciary Litigation Paralegal

Location: Potomac, MD

Job Type: Full-Time

We are working with a well-established law firm in the Potomac area seeking an experienced Litigation Paralegal to join its Family Law and Fiduciary Litigation practice. This is an excellent opportunity for a paralegal with 5+ years of litigation experience who is comfortable taking ownership of complex matters and providing comprehensive support through discovery, depositions, hearings, and trial preparation.

Responsibilities

• Draft basic pleadings, discovery requests and responses, objections, and substantive responses based on information provided by clients.


• Draft and coordinate service of subpoenas under attorney supervision.


• Organize, maintain, and review documents received from clients, opposing counsel, and third parties for discovery, depositions, witness preparation, and trial.


• Conduct privilege reviews and prepare privilege logs.


• Analyze document productions and prepare deficiency charts, analysis, and discovery deficiency correspondence.


• Assist with deposition and trial preparation, including organizing exhibits and preparing other litigation materials.


• Conduct witness interviews and prepare detailed summaries for attorney review.


• Manage litigation deadlines, including calculating response deadlines for discovery, motions, subpoenas, and other filings.


• Maintain attorney calendars and ensure important deadlines are accurately tracked.


• Handle electronic court filings in Maryland and Washington, D.C.


• Maintain comprehensive and organized case files, including client documentation and court filings.


• Provide ongoing administrative and litigation support to attorneys throughout the life of a case.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant litigation paralegal experience.


• Strong knowledge of litigation procedures, legal terminology, and court rules.


• Experience supporting Family Law and/or Fiduciary Litigation matters strongly preferred.


• Familiarity with Maryland and Washington, D.C. court rules and procedures, or the ability to quickly learn and apply them.


• Strong written and verbal communication skills.


• Excellent organization and attention to detail.


• Ability to manage multiple cases, deadlines, and priorities in a fast-paced legal environment.


• Bachelor's degree, paralegal certificate, or equivalent relevant experience.


• Strong proficiency with legal technology and electronic filing systems.