Licensed Paralegal - Family Law

A Licensed Paralegal is authorized by the State of Oregon to perform limited legal services within a defined and endorsed scope of practice. Our licensed paralegals can assist with case planning, research, guidance, coaching and drafting, and filing of legal documents.

What Can Licensed Paralegals Do?

  • Enter into a contractual relationship to represent a client. For Family Law cases, this would be limited to representing individuals.
  • Meet with potential clients to evaluate and determine needs and goals and provide advice.
  • Assist clients in choosing, drafting, and filing forms.
  • Assist clients in drafting and servicing of pleadings and documents including orders and judgments.
  • File documents/pleadings with the court.
  • Assist, draft, serve and complete written discovery.
  • Attend depositions but not take or defend them. LPs may assist with scheduling and compelling deposition appearances and preparing clients for being deposed and for taking a deposition.
  • Prepare for, participate in, and represent a party in settlement discussions, including mediation.
  • Assist in preparing for hearings, trials, and arbitrations.
  • Prepare clients for court appearances and for judicial settlement conferences
  • Attend court appearances and depositions with clients to provide support and assistance in procedural matters.
  • Respond to the court on behalf of clients to inquiries when requested.
  • Review opinion letters, court orders, and notices with a client and explain how they affect the client including the right to appeal.

LPs May Usually Assist With:

  • Dissolution of marriage.
  • Separation or Annulment.
  • Custody and Parenting time.
  • Child support and Spousal support.
  • Remedial contempt (excluding confinement).

LPs may not assist with:

  • Adoption or Juvenile cases.
  • Most appeals.
  • Restraining Order (FAPA) cases.
  • Matters involving Stalking Protective Orders.
  • Modifications of custody, parenting time, or child support when the initial court order originates outside Oregon.
  • Premarital or Postnuptial agreements.
  • Divorce matters related to defined benefit plans or deferred compensation plans.
  • Divorce matters related to the military retirement division.
To learn more, call 503-419-6422 or contact us online to schedule a meeting with a qualified Licensed Paralegal.