The Backbone of Family Law: Inside the Paralegal’s Role

In this episode of I Now Pronounce You Divorced, Dan Cuneo sits down with Lead Paralegal turned Manager of Legal Operations Jessica Hayden and Managing Paralegal Claudia Mendez to take listeners behind the scenes of family law casework.

In a previous episode, we focused on the career path and training of paralegals. This conversation zeroes in on their day-to-day impact—highlighting how paralegals serve as the primary link between clients and attorneys, manage sensitive information, and drive case progress from start to finish.

Jessica and Claudia share how their roles in client communication, document drafting, discovery, and emotional support are not just administrative—but critical to achieving successful legal outcomes.

Whether you're a legal professional or navigating your own family law case, this episode offers a meaningful look at how skilled paralegals keep the legal process moving smoothly, efficiently, and compassionately