Family Law Paralegal

Job Description Hughes Law Group is seeking an Experienced Family Law Paralegal to join our Sacramento office. This is a full-time, in-person position with regular hours of Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, though we are open to considering reasonable accommodations for part-time schedules. We do not expect our staff to work evenings or weekends.We are a low-turnover, established family law firm practicing exclusively in Sacramento and Placer Counties. Our owner has practiced family law for over thirty years, building a reputation for excellence and developing protocols that allow our team to deliver exceptional service while maintaining a supportive, balanced workplace. We enjoy practicing family law and are looking for someone who shares that passion.As a member of our paralegal team, you will work closely with another experienced paralegal and our attorneys on a caseload of approximately fifty active matters. Our paralegals serve as the main contact person for attorneys, clients, and opposing counsel, as well as the coordinator of communications inside and outside the firm. The right candidate will thrive in a collaborative environment, be highly organized, and manage multiple deadlines while maintaining professionalism and composure.We are seeking someone who brings more than just problem-spotting. The ideal candidate will present both the issue and a proposed solution to the attorney for approval, anticipate what needs to be done, and move cases forward without needing constant direction. Familiarity with California divorce timelines and procedures is essential, as is the ability to explain next steps to clients with confidence.ResponsibilitiesCollaborate with attorneys and paralegal team on all aspects of family law litigation and settlementAssist with case planning, development, and managementInterview clients and gather facts, often in emotionally sensitive situationsOrganize and maintain case files, including calendaring and deadlinesDraft, review, and prepare legal documents, including:Client correspondenceSettlement conference statementsPetitions, summons, and UCCJEAFinancial disclosuresJoinder of retirement plan documentsRequests for Orders, declarations, subpoenas, and proofs of serviceDiscovery requests and responses (production, interrogatories, admissions, depositions)Conduct legal research and review local rules, California Rules of Court, and the Family CodeFamiliar with Court filing procedures and docket review.Support attorneys for hearing and trial preparation.Skills and Experience RequiredPreferred 3 years' experience or more as a family law paralegal (or equivalent professional experience)Ability to propound and respond to discovery independentlyStrong knowledge of California divorce timelines, procedures, and forms; ability to clearly explain next steps to clientsProblem-solving mindset: brings both the issue and a proposed solution to the attorneySkilled at communicating with empathy, especially with clients in emotionally charged situationsStrong drafting, organizational, and time-management skillsProfessional demeanor and dressProficiency with:XSpouse support softwareEssential FormsJudicial Council family law forms (primarily the family law forms)PropertizerMicrosoft Word, Excel, and WordPerfect