Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Join a well-respected, busy family law practice where your work directly impacts clients during pivotal life moments
• Step into a true paralegal role (not administrative) with meaningful responsibility and high-level casework
• Work on a wide range of matters from uncontested cases to complex litigation, trials, mediations, arbitrations, and appeals
• Stable, long-term opportunity in a collegial environment that values professionalism, empathy, and balance
• Competitive base salary plus bonus potential and strong benefits

Location: On-site in Needham, MA to start, with the ability to work remotely one day per week once you’re established.

Note: Must have 3+ years of high-level family law paralegal experience (ideally Massachusetts). This team cannot train someone up from a legal assistant or administrative background.

About Our Client

Our client is a boutique divorce and family law firm known for handling emotionally and financially complex domestic relations matters with integrity, professionalism, and a client-first approach. They are collaborative, high-performing, and proud of their reputation for strong advocacy and compassionate counsel.

Job Description

• Draft detailed and complex family law financial statements
• Draft complaints, motions, and supporting documents for domestic relations matters
• Prepare and manage discovery, including drafting responses and organizing productions
• Draft and issue subpoenas and coordinate records collection
• Support motion practice, e-filing, and court deadline management
• Assist with trial preparation, exhibits, witness materials, and hearing logistics
• Communicate directly with clients with professionalism, empathy, and responsiveness
• Partner closely with attorneys to keep cases moving efficiently and accurately

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience as a family law paralegal handling substantive work (not primarily administrative support)
• Strong drafting experience with financial statements, discovery, pleadings, and subpoenas
• Motion practice support experience, including e-filing and trial prep
• Excellent attention to detail, organization, and deadline management
• Confident client-facing communication style with empathy and professionalism
• Massachusetts family law experience strongly preferred (may consider comparable state experience if laws/processes are similar)

Why You Will Love Working Here

• Collegial team environment with experienced attorneys and strong internal support
• High-quality work and steady workflow without a chaotic culture
• A firm that values balance, professionalism, and treating people well
• Clear expectations and autonomy for an experienced paralegal who can own their work
• Competitive benefits package including health, disability, and life insurance, pre-tax health savings plans, 401k with employer contribution, and paid time off

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