About the position
The Freelance Firm is a national network of experienced, high-level, freelance attorneys and paralegals who provide remote, on-demand support for both short-term and long-term legal projects for their client law firms. Due to increased demand, they are interviewing for a qualified, experienced, and dedicated Florida Family Law / Immigration Paralegal. Remote work hours will vary, but are expected to be approximately 6-10 hours per week.
Responsibilities
• Drafting pleadings, petitions, and discovery, including initial disclosures
• Supporting immigration matters, including document preparation and client coordination
• Following up with clients to gather information and documentation needed for filings and case progression
• Managing all aspects of calendaring, deadlines, and case organization to ensure no deadlines are missed
• Scheduling, e-filing with courts, and general administrative litigation support
• Researching and identifying local court/judge rules as needed
• Client communication and case management
• Moving cases forward independently and taking initiative on next steps
Requirements
• Minimum 5 years of experience as a Paralegal with direct experience in Florida family law matters
• Strong experience drafting pleadings, petitions, and discovery, including initial disclosures
• Experience supporting immigration matters, including document preparation and client coordination
• Ability to follow up with clients to gather information and documentation needed for filings and case progression
• Experience managing all aspects of calendaring, deadlines, and case organization to ensure no deadlines are missed
• Familiarity with scheduling, e-filing with courts, and general administrative litigation support
• Ability to research and identify local court/judge rules as needed
• Strong client communication and case management skills
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail
• Ability to move cases forward independently and take initiative on next steps
• Self-starter who can work independently in a remote environment
Nice-to-haves
• Immigration experience
• Proficiency with Clio or similar case management systems
Benefits
• Pay rate starts at $30/hour