
Family Law Paralegal
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Overview
Job Description
We're looking for an organized, detail-oriented, and experienced family paralegal to play an important role on our legal team. The Maine Divorce Group is a dynamic and client-focused law firm dedicated to delivering exceptional legal services in family law matters. If you're interested in advancing your paralegal career with opportunities for growth, we want to hear from you.
Compensation:$25 - $35 hourly commensurate with experience
Responsibilities:- Draft subpoenas and coordinate with process servers
- Assist lawyers in preparing legal documentation, pleadings, and correspondence including correspondence such as interrogatories, subpoenas, deposition notices, complaints, pretrial orders, legal briefs, and affidavits
- Gather information about legal issues from the client in interviews
- Help lawyers prepare for trial by preparing and organizing exhibits, assisting with client meetings, filing motions, conducting research on legal articles, and organizing and coordinating witnesses.
- Handle client communications with professionalism and empathy, including answering calls and de-escalating situations as needed.
- Support the development and presentation of legal strategies in family law cases, leveraging technology for effective case management.
- 3 years of experience in legal services under an attorney or lawyer in a law firm setting
- Must have strong interpersonal skills and talent for writing and grammar
- Candidates should possess high-level organizational skills, and time-management skills
- Completion of a nationally-accredited paralegal program strongly preferred
- Must have completed an ABA-approved paralegal certificate program such as an Associate’s degree or proprietary school program in paralegal studies, Bachelor’s degree desired
- Mac operating systems proficiency, Google Suite, MyCase, Excel, and other software tools to maintain accurate and accessible case records.
The Maine Divorce Group is an established family law practice with an excellent reputation for caring for clients by providing high-quality, creative, and results-oriented family legal assistance in an environment of trust and respect.
Come join our collegial office where people collaborate, support each other's growth, and celebrate successes together. This position is located at our Kennebunk office.
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- A collaborative and supportive work environment.
- Opportunities for professional development and growth.
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