Family Law Paralegal - On-site

Summary

Wright Family Law Group is a family law firm that helps people through divorce, custody, and support matters. The Family Law Paralegal will work directly with an attorney to manage family law cases from intake through resolution, prepare legal documents and discovery, communicate with clients, and track case deadlines and filings.

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

Skills

• 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
• 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
• Massachusetts is preferred, and MA family law or court experience is a real plus
• Clio experience is a bonus

Qualifications

Must Haves

• 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
• 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

Nice to Haves

• Massachusetts is preferred, and MA family law or court experience is a real plus
• Clio experience is a bonus

Benefits

• The role is full-time and remote for US-based candidates.
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• A 401(k)
• Paid time off