Job details We are looking for an experienced and highly skilled Senior Paralegal to join our client's legal team. The Senior Paralegal role is ideal for a proactive professional with deep expertise in family law who can manage complex cases, support attorneys at a high level, and mentor junior paralegals. The ideal Senior Paralegal candidate thrives in a f ... ast-paced environment and is committed to providing empathetic, client-centered support during often emotional and high-stakes matters. The Senior Paralegal role will require effective communication skills both face to face and over the phone. A successful Senior Paralegal candidate will have a strong background in family law, including divorce, custody, support, and domestic violence matters. You will play a key role in supporting attorneys through all phases of case development, client interaction, and court proceedings.

What are the perks?
- A supportive and mission-driven team environment
- Opportunities for growth, professional development, and continued legal education
- Competitive salary and benefits, including health insurance, paid time off, and 401(k) once permanent

Responsibilities:
- Lead case management for complex family law matters, including divorce, child custody and support, paternity, and domestic violence cases
- Draft advanced legal documents such as trial briefs, motions, subpoenas, financial disclosures, and settlement agreements
- Conduct and supervise legal research; prepare case summaries and reports for attorney review
- Prepare for hearings and trials, including exhibit preparation, witness coordination, and courtroom logistics
- Maintain detailed case files, deadlines, and calendars using case management software
- Serve as primary client liaison; provide compassionate, consistent communication and support
- File legal documents with the court (e-filing and physical filing as needed)
- Coordinate with experts, investigators, and other third-party professionals
- Train and mentor junior paralegals and legal assistants on processes, documentation, and court procedures
- Ensure compliance with all legal ethics and confidentiality standards

Working hours: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Skills:
- Leadership experience or interest in a supervisory role
- Familiarity with project management software (Smokeball)
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple complex cases simultaneously with minimal supervision
- High emotional intelligence, professionalism, and discretion when dealing with sensitive client matters

Education:
Bachelors

Experience:
10+ years

Qualifications:
- Associate or Bachelor?s degree and a Paralegal Certificate from an ABA-approved program
- Minimum 10 years of paralegal experience, with significant hands-on experience in family law
- Must have experience with drafting pleadings, preparing discovery, extensive client contact, problem-solving, filing, case management, and trial preparation.
- In-depth knowledge of local, state, and federal family law procedures and court systems
- Strong understanding of financial disclosures, custody evaluations, and discovery processes in family law
- Advanced proficiency in family law software and case management systems


If you're looking for your opportunity toutilize your extensive Paralegal experience in a dynamic and positive environment. This might be just the opportunity you've been looking for, apply online today!

Spherion has helped thousands of people just like you find work happiness! Our experienced staff will listen carefully to your employment needs and then work diligently to match your skills and qualifications to the right job and company. Whether you're looking for temporary, temp-to-perm or direct hire opportunities, no one works harder for you than Spherion.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.

At Spherion, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact Callcenter@spherion.com.

Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Spherion offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, and an incentive and recognition program (all benefits are based on eligibility).

Show lessShow more We are looking for an experienced and highly skilled Senior Paralegal to join our client's legal team. The Senior Paralegal role is ideal for a proactive professional with deep expertise in family law who can manage complex cases, support attorneys at a high level, and mentor junior paralegals. The ideal Senior Paralegal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment and is committed to providing empathetic, client-centered support during often emotional and high-stakes matters. The Senior Paralegal role will require effective communication skills both face to face and over the phone. A successful Senior Paralegal candidate will have a strong background in family law, including divorce, custody, support, and domestic violence matters. You will play a key role in supporting attorneys through all phases of case development, client interaction, and court proceedings.

What are the perks?
- A supportive and mission-driven team environment
- Opportunities for growth, professional development, and continued legal education
- Competitive salary and benefits, including health insurance, paid time off, and 401(k) once permanent

Responsibilities: ... - Lead case management for complex family law matters, including divorce, child custody and support, paternity, and domestic violence cases
- Draft advanced legal documents such as trial briefs, motions, subpoenas, financial disclosures, and settlement agreements
- Conduct and supervise legal research; prepare case summaries and reports for attorney review
- Prepare for hearings and trials, including exhibit preparation, witness coordination, and courtroom logistics
- Maintain detailed case files, deadlines, and calendars using case management software
- Serve as primary client liaison; provide compassionate, consistent communication and support
- File legal documents with the court (e-filing and physical filing as needed)
- Coordinate with experts, investigators, and other third-party professionals
- Train and mentor junior paralegals and legal assistants on processes, documentation, and court procedures
- Ensure compliance with all legal ethics and confidentiality standards

Working hours: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Skills:
- Leadership experience or interest in a supervisory role
- Familiarity with project management software (Smokeball)
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple complex cases simultaneously with minimal supervision
- High emotional intelligence, professionalism, and discretion when dealing with sensitive client matters

Education:
Bachelors

Experience:
10+ years

Qualifications:
- Associate or Bachelor?s degree and a Paralegal Certificate from an ABA-approved program
- Minimum 10 years of paralegal experience, with significant hands-on experience in family law
- Must have experience with drafting pleadings, preparing discovery, extensive client contact, problem-solving, filing, case management, and trial preparation.
- In-depth knowledge of local, state, and federal family law procedures and court systems
- Strong understanding of financial disclosures, custody evaluations, and discovery processes in family law
- Advanced proficiency in family law software and case management systems


If you're looking for your opportunity toutilize your extensive Paralegal experience in a dynamic and positive environment. This might be just the opportunity you've been looking for, apply online today!

Spherion has helped thousands of people just like you find work happiness! Our experienced staff will listen carefully to your employment needs and then work diligently to match your skills and qualifications to the right job and company. Whether you're looking for temporary, temp-to-perm or direct hire opportunities, no one works harder for you than Spherion.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.

At Spherion, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact Callcenter@spherion.com.

Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Spherion offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, and an incentive and recognition program (all benefits are based on eligibility).

Show lessShow morekey responsibilities

- Lead case management for complex family law matters, including divorce, child custody and support, paternity, and domestic violence cases- Draft advanced legal documents such as trial briefs, motions, subpoenas, financial disclosures, and settlement agreements- Conduct and supervise legal research; prepare case summaries and reports for attorney review- Prepare for hearings and trials, including exhibit preparation, witness coordination, and courtroom logistics- Maintain detailed case files, deadlines, and calendars using case management software- Serve as primary client liaison; provide compassionate, consistent communication and support- File legal documents with the court (e-filing and physical filing as needed)- Coordinate with experts, investigators, and other third-party professionals- Train and mentor junior paralegals and legal assistants on processes, documentation, and court procedures- Ensure compliance with all legal ethics and confidentiality standards

experience

10+ years

skills

- Leadership experience or interest in a supervisory role- Familiarity with project management software (Smokeball)- Excellent written and verbal communication skills- Ability to manage multiple complex cases simultaneously with minimal supervision- High emotional intelligence, professionalism, and discretion when dealing with sensitive client matters

qualifications

- Associate or Bachelor?s degree and a Paralegal Certificate from an ABA-approved program- Minimum 10 years of paralegal experience, with significant hands-on experience in family law- Must have experience with drafting pleadings, preparing discovery, extensive client contact, problem-solving, filing, case management, and trial preparation.- In-depth knowledge of local, state, and federal family law procedures and court systems- Strong understanding of financial disclosures, custody evaluations, and discovery processes in family law- Advanced proficiency in family law software and case management systems

education

Bachelors

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