Family Law Paralegal

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

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-based 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

Job summary

Jobot is partnering with a successful Michigan family law firm to hire an experienced Family Law Paralegal for a hybrid schedule in Saginaw. The role focuses on advanced case management, drafting motions, and supporting complex, high-value matters.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in family law or 8+ years civil litigation, proficiency with premium practice management systems and legal research platforms, and strong client relations skills.

Qualifications

• Advanced case management experience.
• Strategic legal writing experience—drafting motions and briefs.
• Proficiency with premium practice management systems and legal research platforms.
• 5+ years of advanced family law paralegal experience or 8+ years civil litigation experience.

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

Premium practice management systems

Tools

Premium practice management systems

Legal research platforms

Job description

Family Law Paralegal

$65000 - $75000 per year | Saginaw, MI | Hybrid | Permanent

Hybrid or Remote schedule!

A bit 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 experience 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

Job Details

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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