Family Law Paralegal - On-site

About the role

This is a hands-on role for a family law paralegal. You'll work directly with one of our attorneys and manage a caseload from the first filing through resolution. Our attorneys work in small teams, so you'll have a discovery specialist and a financial analyst supporting the cases you're on. You'll own your cases and have people alongside you.

Responsibilities

• Manage family law cases alongside your attorney, from intake through resolution
• Draft pleadings, motions, financial statements, and client correspondence
• Prepare and organize discovery, exhibits, and case files
• Keep clients updated and keep the attorney ahead of deadlines
• Maintain matters and case files in Clio
• Track court deadlines and filing requirements

Requirements

• Experience as a family law paralegal. This isn't an entry-level role. You've worked family law matters and you understand what clients are going through.
• Prior paralegal experience at a law firm, with a paralegal certificate or equivalent training
• Based in the US. Massachusetts is preferred, and MA family law or court experience is a real plus
• Organized and dependable, able to own deadlines without being chased
• A strong writer who stays calm when things get busy
• Comfortable with case management software; Clio experience is a bonus

Benefits

• The role is full-time and remote for US-based candidates
• Compensation is $60,000 to $75,000 per year, based on experience
• Benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k), and paid time off