Family Law Paralegal

Mack & Associates, Ltd.; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Mack & Associates, Ltd. is seeking a Family Law Paralegal to join their prestigious law firm in Chicago. This hybrid position involves document management, financial analysis, and communication with clients, while offering a salary range of $65,000 to $85,000 and a robust benefits package.

Benefits

Health insurance

Generous PTO

401(k) plan

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of litigation paralegal experience required.
• Family law experience preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and legal research tools.

Responsibilities

• Prepare financial affidavits and balance sheets.
• Work closely with clients for discovery and trial prep.
• Draft subpoenas and analyze financial records.

Skills

Document organization

Financial analysis

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

Paralegal certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Kofax

Adobe Acrobat

PACER

Westlaw

Job description

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Base pay range

$65,000.00/yr - $85,000.00/yr

Are you a detail-oriented professional with a passion for family law? A prestigious law firm located in Chicago is seeking a dedicated Family Law Paralegal to join the dynamic team. In this role, you will be a key player in managing all aspects of document organization, discovery, financial analysis, and trial preparation across various jurisdictions. This hybrid role offers a competitive salary of $65-85k commensurate with experience, and a comprehensive benefits plan including health insurance, generous PTO, and a 401(k) plan.

Key Responsibilities of the Family Law Paralegal:

• Prepare financial affidavits and balance sheets
• Work closely with clients to provide discovery, complete financial disclosures, and prepare exhibits and materials for trials, hearings, and depositions
• Issue and respond to discovery requests
• Analyze and summarize financial records for attorney review, including dissipation and tracing
• Draft subpoenas with riders and ensure compliance
• Review, index, analyze, and summarize financial and discovery records
• Prepare both paper and electronic exhibits and exhibit lists for various legal proceedings
• Conduct financial analysis, including dissipation and tracing
• Maintain effective communication with in-house attorneys, clients, and external resources
• Communicate effectively with clients, attorneys, experts, and others

Qualifications of the Family Law Paralegal:

• 2-3 years of litigation paralegal experience required
• Family law experience preferred
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint), Kofax, Adobe Acrobat, and legal research tools (PACER, Westlaw)
• Database management and document management systems expertise and familiarity with billing systems (Omega, etc.)
• Familiarity with Family Law Software is a plus
• Paralegal certification preferred, but equivalent experience will be considered

P-9

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Administrative

• Industries

  Legal Services

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Medical insurance

401(k)

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