Family Law Paralegal

Adams & Martin Group; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Adams & Martin Group in Minneapolis seeks a Family Law Paralegal to support attorneys with case preparation and management on a direct-hire, onsite basis. The role involves drafting pleadings, motions, discovery, parenting plans, and settlement documents; maintaining case files and calendars; coordinating court filings; and communicating with clients with professionalism and confidentiality.

Candidates with an associate degree or paralegal certificate and prior family law experience will be

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in Paralegal Studies or related field preferred.
• Paralegal certificate from an accredited program preferred.
• Previous experience in family law or a legal environment preferred.
• Equivalent combination of education and relevant experience may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Assist attorneys with all aspects of family law case preparation and management.
• Draft, review, and revise legal documents, including pleadings, motions, affidavits, discovery requests, parenting plans, settlement agreements, and court forms.
• Maintain case files, calendars, deadlines, and document management systems.
• Coordinate court filings, service of process, and hearing scheduling.
• Communicate with clients regarding case status, document requests, and procedural matters while maintaining professionalism and confidentiality.
• Gather, organize, and analyze financial records, tax returns, bank statements, and other evidence relevant to family law proceedings.
• Prepare exhibits, hearing notebooks, and trial materials.
• Assist with discovery by drafting requests, reviewing responses, and organizing supporting documentation.
• Coordinate with courts, opposing counsel, mediators, guardians ad litem, custody evaluators, and other third parties.
• Conduct factual and legal research as needed.
• Draft correspondence and maintain accurate records of client interactions.
• Support attorneys during mediations, settlement conferences, hearings, and trials.
• Ensure compliance with court rules, filing requirements, and internal procedures.

Skills

Previous experience in family law

Equivalent combination of education &

Education

Associate's degree in Paralegal Studies or related field

Paralegal certificate from an accredited program

Job description

Adams & Martin Group is seeking a Family Law Paralegal to join a law firm in Minneapolis. This is a direct hire opportunity with an onsite work model.

The Paralegal's responsibilities include:

• Assist attorneys with all aspects of family law case preparation and management.
• Draft, review, and revise legal documents, including pleadings, motions, affidavits, discovery requests, parenting plans, settlement agreements, and court forms.
• Maintain case files, calendars, deadlines, and document management systems.
• Coordinate court filings, service of process, and hearing scheduling.
• Communicate with clients regarding case status, document requests, and procedural matters while maintaining professionalism and confidentiality.
• Gather, organize, and analyze financial records, tax returns, bank statements, and other evidence relevant to family law proceedings.
• Prepare exhibits, hearing notebooks, and trial materials.
• Assist with discovery by drafting requests, reviewing responses, and organizing supporting documentation.
• Coordinate with courts, opposing counsel, mediators, guardians ad litem, custody evaluators, and other third parties.
• Conduct factual and legal research as needed.
• Draft correspondence and maintain accurate records of client interactions.
• Support attorneys during mediations, settlement conferences, hearings, and trials.
• Ensure compliance with court rules, filing requirements, and internal procedures.

Qualifications:

• Associate's degree in Paralegal Studies or a related field preferred.
• Paralegal certificate from an accredited program preferred.
• Previous experience in family law or a legal environment preferred.
• Equivalent combination of education and relevant experience may be considered.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.