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Senior Family Law Paralegal

Arvada, CO

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

$70K/yr - $100K/yr

5+ years exp

Children First Family Law, PC is a Colorado-based boutique law firm dedicated to family law. They are seeking a Senior Family Law Paralegal to provide advanced legal and administrative support in complex domestic relations matters, requiring substantial independent judgment and a deep knowledge of Colorado family law statutes.

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Responsibilities

Manage full lifecycle of domestic relations cases (pre-filing through permanent orders and post-decree)

Conduct detailed client intakes, gather preliminary information, and assist in identifying case strategy and needs

Serve as primary liaison for clients, providing updates, information requests, and procedural guidance

Track deadlines under the Colorado Rules of Civil Procedure (C.R.C.P.), Colorado Rules of Evidence, and local district court practices

Maintain and organize digital case files, pleadings, discovery responses, expert reports, and correspondence

Draft high-level family law pleadings with minimal supervision, including Petitions, Responses, etc

Sworn Financial Statements

Separation Agreements and Parenting Plans

Certificates of Compliance and Mandatory Disclosures under C.R.C.P. 16.2

Discovery requests and responses (Interrogatories, Admissions, Production)

Proposed Parenting Time schedules, decision-making provisions, and restrictions

Motions (e.g., to Restrict Parenting Time, to Modify Orders, to Continue, to Compel)

Pre-trial filings, trial management orders, witness/exhibit lists

Subpoenas, etc

Prepare comprehensive financial disclosures, including support worksheets

Draft and assemble trial notebooks, exhibit binders, and evidentiary packets for hearings (expenses for creating trial-related materials will be covered by the firm)

Assist attorneys in preparation for mediation, settlement conferences, and contested hearings

Conduct factual and legal research, including statutory, case law, and local court practice research

Prepare timelines, issue charts, summaries of evidence, and demonstrative exhibits

Support attorneys at trial exhibit management, witness coordination, and note-taking for evidentiary issues

Independently manage discovery workflows, including drafting, organizing, reviewing, and summarizing large sets of evidence, such as financial records, Digital communication records (OFW, emails, texts), and medical, school, and therapeutic records

Oversee compliance with C.R.C.P. 16.2 mandatory disclosures and supplemental disclosures

Identify gaps in production and advise attorneys regarding motions to compel or sanctions issues

Coordinate and schedule depositions; prepare deposition summaries

Perform preliminary financial reviews and analyses of Income documentation, business financials. retirement valuations (QDRO-related), and property division spreadsheets

Prepare comparison charts of competing financial proposals

Draft initial and revised support calculations for attorney review

Prepare and file documents via Colorado Courts E-Filing (CCE), ensuring compliance with formatting, service, and procedural rules

Maintain internal docketing and tickler systems for statutory deadlines, disclosures, and court-ordered tasks

Communicate with judicial assistants, family court facilitators, and clerks on scheduling, procedures, and case management

Provide empathetic, timely, and professional communication with clients navigating emotionally charged situations

Explain procedural steps, disclosures, deadlines, and hearing expectations

Manage client onboarding, engagement letter signatures, retainer replenishment requests, and billing coordination

Assist clients in completing Sworn Financial Statements, gathering disclosures, and preparing parenting-time proposals

Train, mentor, and supervise junior paralegals and legal assistants

Contribute to the development of workflows, templates, checklists, and internal protocol improvements, including maintaining of case list

Assist with firm-wide quality assurance, including compliance with ethical requirements under C.R.C.P. 1.15, professional confidentiality rules, and data-security policies

Participate in strategic case planning meetings with attorneys

Qualification

Family law experienceColorado family law knowledgeC.R.S. Title 14 knowledgeFinancial analysis skillsColorado Courts E-FilingClio proficiencyMS Office SuiteAdobe proficiencyWritten communication skillsVerbal communication skills

Required

5–10+ years of experience as a paralegal in Colorado family law

Comprehensive knowledge of C.R.S. Title 14 (Domestic Matters), C.R.C.P. 16.2, Rule 305.5, Rule 365, Rule 121 1-26, local district court practices and standing orders

Strong understanding of financial records, property division concepts, and support calculations

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Proficiency with Colorado Courts E-Filing (CCE), Clio (training available), MS Office Suite, and Adobe

Ability to manage multiple deadlines, high case volume, and emotionally sensitive matters

Ability to work with minimal supervision and anticipate attorney needs

Preferred

Prior experience with complex marital estates, high-conflict parental responsibility cases, domestic violence-related litigation, post-decree enforcement, and contempt matters

Experience preparing trial exhibits, demonstratives, and hearing notebooks

Background in forensic financial analysis, business valuations, or real-estate documentation

Benefits

Health Insurance Generous health coverage, including dental and vision options.

Paid Time Off Generous PTO package and paid holidays.

Retirement Benefits. Including employer contributions.

Professional Development Opportunities for ongoing learning and growth.

Work Environment Fully remote position with in-person options as needed. Supportive, team-oriented culture with regular firm retreats and focus on work/life balance.