Family Law Paralegal at Pender Coward PC

Virginia Beach, Virginia, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

17 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

19 Mar, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Case Management, Client Intake, Drafting, Formatting, Proofreading, Financial Analysis, E-Filing, Deadline Management, Client Communication, Time Tracking, Case Management Systems, Cite-Checking, Asset Tracing, Support Calculation, Trial Preparation

Industry

Law Practice

Description

Description Paralegal – Family Law Pender & Coward, P.C. | Onsite | Virginia Beach, VA Pender & Coward, P.C. seeks a detail-oriented Family Law Paralegal to support our attorneys in Virginia Beach on divorce, custody/parenting time, child and spousal support, equitable distribution, and protective order matters. This role is ideal for a proactive professional who delivers compassionate client service, sound judgment, and excellent case management. Key responsibilities • Manage client intake, conflicts, and onboarding; serve as day-to-day client contact for routine updates • Draft, format, and proof pleadings and correspondence, including complaints/petitions, motions, discovery requests/responses, financial affidavits, initial disclosures, settlement proposals, and proposed orders • Prepare and update financial disclosures; organize and analyze bank statements, tax returns, retirement accounts, and other records; assist with asset/debt tracing and equitable distribution schedules • Calculate child and spousal support guideline worksheets using Virginia guidelines and approved software • Coordinate discovery: compile productions, maintain privilege logs, track deadlines, and arrange subpoenas and depositions • File pleadings (e-file where available; paper-file as required) and ensure compliance with Virginia statutes, Rules of Court, and judge-specific/local practices • Calendar hearings, mediations, and trials; coordinate attorney, client, and expert schedules • Prepare hearing/trial exhibits, binders, witness lists, exhibit indexes, and logistics, assist with pre-marking and deliveries to chambers/clerk • Communicate with courts, opposing counsel, experts, GALs, and process servers; arrange and track service of process • Maintain organized digital case files and workflows in the firm’s case/document management systems; track time and assist with billing • Support mediation and settlement conferences; draft term sheets, settlement agreements, and orders Requirements • At least 3 years of paralegal experience in Family Law is preferred • Strong drafting, formatting, cite-checking, and proofreading skills; familiarity with Virginia family court practice (J&DR District Court and Circuit Court) • Proficiency with Microsoft Office and PDF tools; experience with case/document management systems and Virginia e-filing where available • Excellent organization and deadline management; able to prioritize in a high-volume practice with minimal supervision • Professionalism, discretion, and trauma-informed, empathetic client communication • Education: bachelor’s degree or paralegal certificate preferred (or equivalent experience) • Notary public (or willingness to obtain) a plus; bilingual skills a plus Work Environment • Full-time position; occasional overtime around hearings/trial • On-site attendance in Virginia Beach, VA required Compensation and benefits • Salary commensurate with experience • Benefits: medical/dental/vision, 401(k), HSA/FSA, Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay

Responsibilities

The paralegal will manage client intake, serve as the day-to-day client contact, and draft, format, and proof pleadings, correspondence, and financial disclosures related to family law matters. Key duties also involve coordinating discovery, filing documents, calendaring events, preparing for hearings/trials, and maintaining organized digital case files.