Paralegal

Modern Family Law; Savannah (GA); Hybrid; USD 31,684 - 49,593; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)

Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)

Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)

Work from Anywhere -- eligible after 6 months

Job summary

Modern Family Law in Savannah is seeking a hybrid Family Law Paralegal to support the launch of our new office focused on Family Law cases. This position is vital for maintaining excellence in client service through legal expertise and collaboration.

The successful candidate will handle various family law cases, demonstrate exceptional attention to detail, and work in a fast-paced environment. This role offers competitive compensation and diverse employee benefits, emphasizing a collaborative culture.

Qualifications

• 0-6 years of experience in family law preferred, but other legal experience will be considered.
• Exceptional writing skills and proficiency in e-filing with county courts.
• Strong organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Handle diverse family law cases including divorce and custody.
• Collaborate with attorneys and support staff for case management.
• Maintain high-quality legal work and meet tight deadlines.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Legal document preparation

E-filing

Teamwork

Problem-solving

Education

Paralegal certificate or relevant experience

Job description

Modern Family Law, a rapidly expanding national law firm specializing in Family Law, is seeking a hybrid Family Law Paralegal to help launch and grow our new Savannah office. While the physical office is not yet open, we’re eager to start building relationships with talented Georgia paralegals who are excited about being part of something new. This is a unique opportunity to join our Southeast expansion from the ground up and help shape the culture and success of our Savannah team. Modern Family Law offers a Remote First Setting with Brick & Mortar Space Available (in-person as required by courts & clients).

Modern Family Law is seeking a paralegal to handle diverse family law cases. This position plays a critical role in helping us maintain excellence in client service by balancing legal expertise, client advocacy, and collaboration. This is a fantastic opportunity to work on important cases in an exciting, fast-paced environment.

To be successful in this role, paralegals will:

• Handle a variety of family law cases, including divorce, child custody, and property division.
• Thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment while managing multiple competing responsibilities.
• Demonstrate exceptional attention to detail and outstanding communication skills in both written and verbal interactions.
• Work collaboratively with attorneys and support staff, ensuring collective success and efficiency in case management.

Skills and Competencies

• Ability to interact professionally with clients, attorneys, and court staff.
• Demonstrated ability to manage a variety of family law cases while maintaining high-quality legal work.
• Skilled in e-filing with county court systems.
• High attention to detail and accuracy in preparing legal documents and filings.
• Ability to handle multiple cases simultaneously.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Collaborative mindset with a focus on teamwork and supporting collective success.
• Proactive problem-solver, with the ability to stay composed and organized when subject to tight deadlines.
• Minimum of0-6 years of experiencein family law preferred, but other legal experience will be considered.
• Exceptional writing skills, and proficiency in e-filing with county courts.
• Experience working with multiple attorneys in a law firm setting.
• Strong communication skills, attention to detail, and superior organizational skills.

Mandatory Notices for Applicants

ADA Compliance:All candidates and incumbents are expected to perform the duties as assigned so long as they can meet the expectations set forth with or without reasonable accommodations. Should a candidate or incumbent require accommodation, they need to advise the Director of People & Culture in advance.

Compensation

$23 - $36 hourly + monthly bonuses. The range presented is a reliable estimate of the base salary plus potential commissions based on billable hours and collections that this individual is expected to receive. Actual pay will be adjusted based on experience, location, internal and external pay equity, and other job-related factors as permitted by law. Full-time employees are eligible for health insurance with an optional Flexible Spending Account or a Health Savings Account, short term disability, long term disability, dental insurance, vision care, life insurance, 401(k) Retirement, vacation, sick time, and an employee assistance program to support the personal wellness needs of our employees.

Additional voluntary programs are available and include voluntary accident insurance, voluntary life, voluntary disability, voluntary long-term care, voluntary critical illness and cancer insurance, as well as pet insurance. Additionally, in some markets, commuter and transit benefit programs are available.

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Short Term & Long Term Disability
• Training & Development
• Work from Anywhere -- eligible after 6 months