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Your Impact and Responsibilities

Do you thrive on connecting with people and making a real difference in someone’s life during their most difficult moments?

Family First Legal Group is seeking a motivated and proactive Discovery Coordinator to assist attorneys in family law matters. This role primarily involves extensive legal assistant responsibilities such as gathering, organizing, analyzing and maintaining financial documents to ensure strict compliance with court-ordered discovery and supports the legal team with a positive, adaptable approach. The ideal candidate will have previous law office experience and/or financial/banking experience, proficiency in Microsoft Office, Google Workspace and Adobe Acrobat Pro, excellent computer and typing skills, Client driven case management, professional communication and a "can-do" attitude to thrive in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities

Who We Are

Family First Legal Group is one of the top 500 fastest-growing law firms in the nation and one of Inc. 5000’s Fastest-Growing Private Companies in America. We are a client-focused family law firm dedicated to guiding individuals through divorce, custody disputes, and other family law matters with compassion and expertise. Our team is committed to providing top-tier legal services while ensuring our clients feel supported every step of the way.

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Gathering, organizing and maintaining financial documents from Clients, Opposing Counsel/Opposing Party and Third Parties
• Compiling and drafting court required Discovery responses such as Certificate of Compliance with Mandatory Disclosure, Response to Request for Production and Answers to Interrogatories while adhering to their court-ordered requirements
• Reviewing and notating deficiencies in discovery and drafting correspondence highlighting same
• Direct communication with Clients, Opposing Counsels and Third Parties
• Electronic file management
• Assistance with general legal assistant and administrative duties, such as printing, collating and binding hearing and trial binders before the required deadlines, as needed
  

Note: If you are hesitant to take control of conversations, avoid conflict, or struggle with rejection, this role will be challenging and is not for you.

What It Takes To Succeed:

• A minimum of 1 years Family Law experience is preferred
• Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills
• Flexibility and willingness to grow and adapt with the role as the law firm grows
• Ability to follow specific and detailed instructions in oral and written form to meet the needs of the role
• Organize and properly prioritize duties using critical thinking to meet daily deadlines
• Excellent people skills and the ability to relate to and connect with Clients and team members
• A positive, outgoing, and caring demeanor, no matter how busy
• Motivated by job challenges and personal growth
• Superior customer service experience
• Takes initiative and anticipates upcoming needs
• Possess a good sense of humor
• Team player
• This is an in-person position reporting to our Cape Coral office location
• Tech savvy with proficiency in Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Adobe Acrobat Pro
• Proficient with Google Workspace
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to type at least 65 WPM

Why Join Us

• Growth Environment: A dynamic and supportive workplace with a high-performance culture.
• Competitive Compensation: Base salary of $45,000 - $55,000 plus performance-based bonuses.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Health, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) matching, and PTO.
• Flex Day: Celebrate your birthday month with an extra day off.

How You Know This Job is NOT for You: If you are timid, hesitant to follow up, conflict-avoidant, or prone to emotional distress, this position may not be the right fit. To be successful, you must be a self-starter who maintains laser focus and internal drive while working independently.

Please listen to the interviews with various members of our team on our podcast at https://www.familyfirstlegalgroup.com/resources/podcasts/ to see if you like what you are hearing.

If you are a driven professional looking for a meaningful career where you can help people while earning a great income, we want to hear from you! Apply today and take the next step toward joining our dedicated team.