Job Description
Job Description
Are you an experienced family law paralegal who thrives in a fast-paced, team-centered environment? Do you enjoy making a meaningful impact on families during life’s most important transitions? Borden Law, a premier full-service family law firm based in Fairfax County, is looking for a skilled paralegal with deep knowledge of Fairfax County’s local court rules—and those of surrounding jurisdictions—to join our growing team.
At Borden Law, we take our work seriously—but we have fun doing it. We’re a hardworking, close-knit team that values excellence, humor, and heart. We support each other, celebrate wins, and are passionate about helping our clients move forward with strength and clarity. If that sounds like your kind of workplace, keep reading.
What You’ll Do:
- Draft family law pleadings, motions, legal forms, marital settlement agreements, and correspondence.
- Manage discovery: prepare, organize, and track requests/responses and disclosures.
- Conduct client intake interviews and gather case information.
- Assist attorneys with trial preparation: organize exhibits, draft chronologies, prep witnesses, and attend hearings when needed.
- Maintain neat, accurate, and up-to-date case files and legal documents.
- Monitor court deadlines, key milestones, and case progress.
- Communicate with clients, experts, and opposing counsel to provide updates and collect required information.
- Support attorneys during mediation, hearings, and trials.
- Perform legal research on statutes, case law, and procedural rules.
- Enter time and case activity contemporaneously in the case management system.
- Maintain a monthly billable target of 120 hours
What We’re Looking For:
- 3+ years of paralegal experience, preferably in family law.
- Strong familiarity with Fairfax County court procedures and surrounding jurisdictions (e.g., Loudoun, Arlington, Prince William, Alexandria).
- Completed ABA-approved paralegal program; bachelor’s degree preferred.
- Paralegal certification or advanced paralegal training is highly desired.
- Strong drafting and organizational skills with a sharp eye for detail - Excellent communication and interpersonal skills—you’re both a team player and a client whisperer.
- Proficiency with legal research and case management software.
- Capable of balancing multiple deadlines while staying upbeat and client-focused.
Why Borden Law?
- Dynamic, supportive, and energetic team culture.
- Opportunities for personal and professional growth.
- Meaningful work—you’ll make a real difference in clients’ lives.
- Robust benefits package including:
- Health insurance contributions.
- Employer-matched 401(k).
- Life insurance.
- Short-term disability coverage.
- Free parking.
- Generous paid time off.
At Borden Law, we believe in new beginnings — for our clients and our team. If you’re ready to take the next step in your paralegal career, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply today and join one of Northern Virginia’s most respected and fastest-growing family law firms.