Family Law Paralegal

Adams & Martin Group; Minneapolis (MN); Presencial; USD 52.000 - 75.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Adams & Martin Group in Minneapolis seeks a Family Law Paralegal to join our firm in a direct-hire, onsite role. You will support attorneys across all facets of family law, drafting and reviewing pleadings, motions, affidavits, discovery requests, and court forms.

You will maintain case files and calendars, coordinate court filings and hearings, communicate with clients, and assist with discovery, mediation, and trial preparation while preserving confidentiality and professional standards.

Formación

• Prior experience in family law or a legal environment preferred.
• Strong organizational and research skills are required.
• Equivalent combination of education and relevant experience may be considered.

Responsabilidades

• Assist attorneys with all aspects of family law case preparation and management.
• Draft, review, and revise legal documents, including pleadings, motions, affidavits, 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 and procedural matters while maintaining confidentiality.
• Gather, organize, and analyze financial records and other evidence relevant to family law proceedings.
• Prepare exhibits and trial materials.
• Assist with discovery by drafting requests and organizing responses.
• Coordinate with courts, opposing counsel, mediators, guardians ad litem, and other third parties.
• Conduct factual and legal research as needed.

Conocimientos

Family law experience

Educación

Associate's degree in Paralegal Studies or related field

Paralegal certificate

Descripción del empleo

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.

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.

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.