Trueline's client, a highly respected and rapidly growing California family law firm, is seeking a Senior Family Law Paralegal to join their fully remote team supporting attorneys throughout Santa Clara County and across California.
FULLY REMOTE FOR CALIFORNIA RESIDENTS!
MUST HAVE 7 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE IN FAMILY LAW! NO EXCEPTIONS!
MUST SPEAK MANDARIN FLUENTLY! NO EXCEPTIONS!
This is an exceptional opportunity to become part of a collaborative, high-performing firm that specializes in sophisticated, high-net-worth family law matters. If you're an experienced California Family Law Paralegal who thrives in a fast-paced litigation environment, values meaningful client relationships, and is looking for a long-term home with an outstanding culture, we'd love to hear from you.
What You'll Do as the Senior Family Law Paralegal:
• Support Family Law Attorneys through all phases of litigation, from case inception through trial preparation
• Prepare, review, and file pleadings, declarations, financial disclosures, discovery, subpoenas, and other legal documents
• Independently manage complex family law cases involving high-asset divorces, custody disputes, support matters, and property division
• Coordinate court deadlines, hearings, mediations, and trial preparation
• Communicate professionally with clients, opposing counsel, court personnel, and third-party experts
• Organize and analyze financial records, executive compensation, retirement assets, business interests, and other complex marital estate documentation
• Assist attorneys with trial preparation, settlement conferences, and mediation
• Maintain organized case files while ensuring compliance with California family law procedures and court rules
• Deliver exceptional client service with professionalism, empathy, and discretion
Must-Haves as the Senior Family Law Paralegal:
• 7+ years of dedicated California Family Law Paralegal experience
• Fluent Mandarin language skills (spoken and written)
• Extensive experience supporting high-net-worth family law matters
• Strong knowledge of California family law procedures, judicial forms, financial disclosures, and litigation deadlines
• Ability to independently manage complex cases with minimal supervision
• Excellent organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills
• Professional maturity, emotional intelligence, and sound judgment
• Stable employment history demonstrating long-term commitment
Nice-to-Haves as the Senior Family Law Paralegal:
• Cantonese language skills
• Experience with seven- and eight-figure marital estates
• Experience handling executive compensation matters, including RSUs, stock options, bonuses, and deferred compensation
• Familiarity with Santa Clara County Superior Court procedures
• Bachelor's degree and/or Paralegal Certificate
Our Client Offers:
• Competitive compensation of $45-$60 per hour ($93,600-$124,800 annually), depending on experience
• Fully remote work environment for California-based employees
• Two weeks of PTO during the first two years, increasing to three weeks thereafter
• Paid holidays plus your birthday off
• 401(k) eligibility after one year
• $150 monthly Health & Wellness stipend
• Quarterly team lunches with the remainder of the day off
• Sustainable billable expectation of approximately 30 hours per week (6 billable hours per day)
• Collaborative, team-first culture with exceptional employee retention
• Opportunity to build a long-term career with a growing boutique family law practice that values and respects its people