Family Law Paralegal

Partnership Employment; Worcester (MA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Partnership Employment in Worcester, MA, seeks an experienced Family Law Paralegal to join its litigation team and support one attorney with managing an active caseload.

You'll draft documents, coordinate discovery, file electronically, and maintain precise case records while communicating with clients and other parties. The ideal candidate has 5+ years in paralegal work, especially in family-law matters, and is highly organized.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of paralegal or comparable legal support experience.
• Experience supporting attorneys handling family-related matters.
• Able to draft legal documents with limited supervision.
• Experience with electronic court filing and legal case management systems.
• Ability to independently manage deadlines across multiple active matters.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Comfortable communicating directly with clients.
• Highly organized, dependable, and detail-oriented.
• Able to anticipate an attorney's needs rather than waiting to be assigned every task.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with an attorney managing an active caseload.
• Draft and prepare legal documents, correspondence, and case materials.
• Coordinate discovery and organize supporting documentation.
• Handle electronic court filings and maintain accurate case records.
• Monitor deadlines and ensure upcoming requirements are addressed.
• Coordinate attorney calendars, meetings, hearings, and other case activity.
• Communicate with clients throughout the lifecycle of their matters.
• Assist with preparation for hearings, mediations, depositions, and trials.
• Communicate with outside attorneys and other parties as needed.
• Keep files organized and proactively identify what needs to happen next.
• Provide additional litigation support to the legal team when needed

Skills

Paralegal experience

Family law experience

Drafting documents

Electronic court filing

Deadline management

Communication skills

Client communication

Organization

Proactive attorney support

Tools

Legal case management systems

Electronic court filing systems

Job description

A Worcester-area law firm is looking for an experienced Family Law Paralegal to join its litigation team and provide dedicated support to one of its attorneys.

We're looking for someone who's already comfortable working in a busy legal environment and doesn't need to be taught the fundamentals of managing an active caseload. You'll have a high level of responsibility and work closely with an attorney who values having an experienced paralegal they can rely on.

The practice is primarily focused on family-related matters, so previous experience in this area is strongly preferred.

What You'll Do

• Work closely with an attorney managing an active caseload
• Draft and prepare legal documents, correspondence, and case materials
• Coordinate discovery and organize supporting documentation
• Handle electronic court filings and maintain accurate case records
• Monitor deadlines and ensure upcoming requirements are addressed
• Coordinate attorney calendars, meetings, hearings, and other case activity
• Communicate with clients throughout the lifecycle of their matters
• Assist with preparation for hearings, mediations, depositions, and trials
• Communicate with outside attorneys and other parties as needed
• Keep files organized and proactively identify what needs to happen next
• Provide additional litigation support to the legal team when needed

What We're Looking For

• 5+ years of paralegal or comparable legal support experience
• Previous experience supporting attorneys handling family-related matters
• Comfortable preparing legal documents with limited supervision
• Experience with electronic court filing and legal case management systems
• Ability to independently manage deadlines across multiple active matters
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Comfortable communicating directly with clients
• Highly organized, dependable, and detail-oriented
• Able to anticipate an attorney's needs rather than waiting to be assigned every task