Experienced Family Law Paralegal

Job overview

The Experienced Family Law Paralegal role is full-time and in person in Pensacola, FL. Compensation is not specified; the posting describes it as competitive based on experience and qualifications. The paralegal supports attorneys and clients through family-law litigation, including divorce, custody, and support matters. The paralegal manages case work from intake through discovery and trial preparation, maintains deadlines and files, and communicates with clients to obtain information. This support helps attorneys prepare cases and pursue outcomes for clients during challenging family-law matters.

What you'll do

• Manage family-law matters from intake through discovery and trial preparation
• draft pleadings and correspondence
• collect and organize discovery
• maintain case files and deadlines
• communicate with clients
• manage default proceedings and service verification
• prepare financial affidavits and child-support calculations
• coordinate court appearances
• prepare supporting documentation
• maintain calendars and e-file court documents.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

family law paralegal

family law

litigation support

pleadings

discovery

child support calculations

pensacola fl

the virga law firm

clio

full-time

in-person

florida family law

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• 160 hours of paid time off annually
• 11 standard holidays plus one flexible holiday
• half-day Fridays based on productivity
• supplemental dental, vision, life, and short-term disability insurance
• professional development.

Why this role

At least one year of family-law experience sought; knowledge of Florida family law and proficiency with Clio or similar legal practice management software requested; 160 hours of annual PTO, 11 standard holidays plus one flexible holiday, half-day Fridays based on productivity, supplemental insurance, and professional development listed.

About the employer

The Virga Law Firm, P.A. is hiring for this role. Industry: Offices of Lawyers. Sector: 54.