Senior California Family Law Paralegal (Remote, Flexible Schedule) Calabasas family law & mediation

**Senior California Family Law Paralegal (Remote, Flexible Schedule)** **Calabasas family law and mediation firm | Contract | $45–$65 per hour | Approximately 10–25 hours per week** You have spent years in California family law. Attorneys trust your drafts, clients remember your kindness, and nothing on your calendar slips. You want substantive work with a well-run firm that respects both your expertise and your time. Our small Calabasas family law and mediation practice would like to meet you. Why seasoned paralegals work with us * **Substantive work.** You will handle pleadings, declarations, discovery, and subpoenas across litigation, mediation, and settlement matters. * **Real flexibility.** You set your own schedule, work from your own office, and remain free to work with other attorneys. * **Direct work with the attorney.** Your assignments come from the attorney, with clear instructions and timely review. * **A well-organized practice.** Deadlines, documents, and case records live in Clio, so you are never reconstructing a file. * **Compensation that reflects experience.** $45–$65 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications. The professional we are looking for The right person is as easy to work with as they are skilled. You are precise without being rigid and confident without ego. You extend the same courtesy to a court clerk, a client in distress, and every member of our team. You take direction well, welcome a second set of eyes, and raise concerns directly and graciously. How we work together The attorney assigns and supervises your work. Our firm administrator manages our Clio case management system and client intake process, and you will coordinate with the lead attorney, contract attorneys and administrator to provide your case updates, Clio, scheduling, and file logistics. What you will do * Prepare and organize pleadings, declarations, formal discovery, subpoenas, forms and other family law documents for attorney review * Coordinate court filings, service, depositions, and document production * Communicate with court clerks on filing and procedural issues * Support mediation, settlement, and litigation matters * Communicate professionally and compassionately with clients, opposing counsel, and other professionals on assigned matters * Schedule client meetings and Zoom conferences on assigned matters, in coordination with the firm administrator * Keep your work, deadlines, and case records current in Clio * Deliver every assignment complete, accurate, and on time What you bring * At least 5 years of experience in a California family law practice * Professional demeanor * Strong working knowledge of California family court procedures, filing requirements, and deadlines * Significant experience with discovery, pleadings, and client contact * Exceptional attention to detail, particularly with dates and deadlines * Excellent written and verbal communication * Sound judgment about when to proceed and when to ask * Proficiency in Clio, ShareFile, Google Workspace, Microsoft Word, Adobe Acrobat, and Zoom * Qualification as a paralegal under California Business and Professions Code section 6450, including current continuing education Details * Contract engagement, fully remote * You choose your own working hours, and we ask that you respond promptly to firm messages during California business hours * You are welcome to continue working with other attorneys, subject to a conflict check on each matter Pay: $45.00 - $65.00 per hour Expected hours: 10.0 – 25.0 per week Application Question(s): * At least 5 years of California family law experience Experience: * California Paralegal: 5 years (Required) Work Location: Remote