Family Law Paralegal

Jobot; Grand Rapids (MI); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Benefits

Healthcare coverage

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Short-term disability protection

401(k) plan with company match

Competitive PTO policy

Bereavement leave

Job summary

Jobot is assisting a well-established Michigan family law firm in locating an experienced Family Law Paralegal to join the team. The role supports complex cases, including divorce and child custody, with a focus on strategic case management, client relations, and thorough document preparation.

Hybrid/Remote work options are available. The firm offers comprehensive benefits, healthcare coverage, and performance-based opportunities.

Qualifications

• Advanced case management experience required.
• Strategic legal writing: drafting motions, correspondence, briefs.
• Proficiency with premium practice management systems and legal research platforms.
• 5+ years of advanced family law paralegal experience; OR 8+ years in civil litigation or criminal defense.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Case Excellence and Billable Work
• Advanced Case Management and Client Relations
• Complex Case Coordination and Preparation
• Client Education and Empowerment
• Strategic Communication and Document Excellence
• Negotiation Support and Trial Preparation Excellence
• Continuous Professional Development
• Team Leadership and Mentorship
• Legal Research and Analysis

Skills

Advanced case management

Strategic legal writing

Legal research

Practice management software

Litigation exposure

Tools

Practice management systems

Legal research platforms

Job description

Salary

$65,000 - $75,000 per year

About us

We are working with a successful family law firm in Michigan that specializes in complex cases, divorce, child custody, and more! They are seeking an experienced Family Law Paralegal to join the team.

Location

Preferably local to Grand Rapids or Saginaw, but open to candidates within Michigan

Schedule

Hybrid/Remote

Why join us

• Performance-based opportunities for additional compensation
• Comprehensive Benefits
• Complete healthcare coverage
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Short-term disability protection
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Competitive PTO policy
• Bereavement leave

Responsibilities

• Strategic Case Excellence and Billable Work
• Advanced Case Management and Client Relations
• Complex Case Coordination and Preparation
• Client Education and Empowerment
• Strategic Communication and Document Excellence
• Negotiation Support and Trial Preparation Excellence
• Continuous Professional Development
• Team Leadership and Mentorship
• Legal Research and Analysis

Requirements

• Advanced case management experience
• Strategic legal writing experience - drafting comprehensive motions, detailed correspondence, and persuasive briefs
• Proficiency with premium practice management systems and legal research platforms
• 5+ years of advanced family law paralegal experience in established private practice settings with exposure to complex, high-value matters, OR 8+ years of advanced litigation experience in civil personal injury on the plaintiff side and/or criminal defense and litigation

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