Experienced Family Law Paralegal

About the role

Martino Law Group is a growing Massachusetts family law and estate planning firm based in Melrose, with a satellite office in Newburyport and a third office opening soon in Lexington. We are seeking an experienced family law paralegal to join our team.

Responsibilities

• Manage discovery from start to finish, drafting, propounding, tracking, and organizing responses
• Prepare and file court documents, and keep every filing deadline on the calendar
• Draft and assemble Rule 401 financial statements (CJD 301/301S) and supporting exhibits
• Serve as a steady point of contact for clients, keeping them informed and prepared
• Keep matters moving—anticipating next steps before the attorney has to ask

Qualifications

• 5–8 years of hands-on family law paralegal experience in a Massachusetts firm
• Demonstrated proficiency with Clio Manage (required)
• Demonstrated experience e-filing in MA Probate & Family Court (required)
• Strong command of the MA Domestic Relations Procedure, Supplemental Probate & Family Court Rules, and the Child Support Guidelines
• Excellent drafting skills
• Knowledge and comfort working with AI tools (Claude, Cowork, Chat GPT, Notebook LM, and Gemini)
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, especially with clients under stress
• Highly organized, calendar-driven, and comfortable managing 40+ active matters
• Fluency in Microsoft Word, Outlook, OneDrive/SharePoint, and Adobe Acrobat
• Notary commission a plus (or willingness to obtain)
• Paralegal certificate or equivalent experience

Pay

$65,000 - $80,000+ yearly

Schedule

Scheduling flexibility available