Litigation Paralegal

If you are a vastly experienced family law senior paralegal who enjoys working with like-minded individuals in a harmonious atmosphere and who would like to gain control of your work/life balance, The Murphy Law Firm may be the right fit for you.The Murphy Law Firm, a law firm practicing in Maryland and the District of Columbia, is growing quickly and needs to add a remote, certified Family Law Senior Paralegal to its team. This paralegal will perform routine legal document preparation but will also be the go-to paralegal for high-level non-routine drafting assignments. This position will require that the paralegal be able to draft non-routine documents such as modifications and contempt exceptions from scratch. This paralegal will prepare trial binders and will perform substantive billable legal work under the direction of our founding and managing attorney. A Paralegal’s goal is to relieve the attorney he or she works with of a portion of the tasks involved in the practice of law.IF YOU HAVE NEVER WORKED AS A PARALEGAL AND/OR DO NOT HAVE THE REQUISITE EXPERIENCE REQUESTED IN THIS JOB POST, PLEASE DO NOT APPLY.(THE TERM "PARALEGAL" IS NOT THE SAME AS NOR DOES IT INCLUDE WHAT IS TYPICALLY KNOWN AS A LEGAL ASSISTANT, LEGAL SECRETARY, OR RECEPTIONIST/INTAKE.)ALSO, THIS POSITION IS VERY DRAFTING INTENSIVE SO YOU NEED TO HAVE EXPERIENCE IN DRAFTING LEGAL DOCUMENTS FROM BEGINNING TO END, SOMETIMES WITHOUT A TEMPLATE.We are looking for someone with the experience necessary to hit the ground running. Our caseload is primarily family law, and we will need someone with vast experience in this practice area. We also practice personal injury and criminal law and some experience in these practice areas is highly desirable. Compensation:$46,000 - $50,000Responsibilities:In addition, the Paralegal will -Review tasks in MyCase (case management system)Docket (Scheduling) tasksFill out legal formsDraft letters and court pleadingsDraft documents by customizing standard formsWrite reports and legal documents, both routine and high-levelPerform thorough research related to laws and judicial decisions, about current as well as past casesHelp attorney prepare cases for hearings and mediationPrepare trial and mediation notebooksCommunicate with clients with updates and gather informationDraft proposed orders, settlement agreements, and parenting plansDraft motionsPrepare discovery and responses to discovery demandsPrepare discovery dispute lettersBack-up phone receptionEnsure that trial preparation begins on timeMake sure that our attorney is ready and has everything needed for CourtBe able to spot and verbalize solutions to variations like discovery deficiencies in an alimony caseKnow what to do when calendaring conflicts occurOther tasks as assignedThis is a virtual position, and we anticipate that this position will begin at 35-40 hrs/wkWe are a fun team that respects each other but also wants to do something meaningful and important. We are professional and serious when the situation warrants it.We are a small but fully staffed law firm with one attorney (We are currently looking for a second attorney to join us.), a case manager, two paralegals (You would be the third one.), one intake/legal assistant, one intake specialist, and a billing specialist. As a paralegal, you are here to work on legal cases and help our attorneys prepare for trials and whatever else that may come up related to our cases.Qualifications:Must HavesMust have at least five (5) years of family law paralegal experience (This is non-negotiable.)Must be vastly knowledgeable in legal drafting and processesMust have a paralegal certificate or Associate’s Degree in Paralegal StudiesMust be diligent in moving cases forwardMust be able to exercise excellent decision-making skills and capabilitiesMust be detail-orientedMust be able to multitaskMust be self-motivatedMust be patientMust be willing to learn new software applicationsMust be familiar with Google Drive and G-Suite productsPreferencesCriminal and/or Personal Injury law experience, highly desiredMyCase (case management system) experience, highly desiredMaryland and DC experience, highly desired but not requiredAbout CompanyThe Murphy Law Firm is in an exciting chapter of major growth, and we’ve built a powerful reputation for delivering exceptional, client-centered results. Our team is diverse, innovative, and united by the core values that define who we are: Passionate. Personable. Persistent.When you join us, you’re not just taking a job; you’re stepping into a mission-driven firm that celebrates creativity, champions professional development, and is fiercely dedicated to changing lives for the better.Your Impact Matters HereEvery day, we guide families through some of their most challenging transitions, messy divorces, custody disputes, and emotional turning points, and lead them toward brighter, more stable futures. Being part of our TEAM means making a meaningful difference with every client interaction.If you're driven, compassionate, and ready to help transform lives across the DMV area, this is where you belong.