Paralegal (Family Law)

Willingham & Cote' P.C.; East Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Health Savings Account (HSA) options

Bonus opportunities

Job summary

Willingham & Cote' P.C. in East Lansing, Michigan, is seeking a motivated and compassionate paralegal to support our growing family law practice.

You will assist with divorce, child custody, parenting time, and other family matters, managing intake through resolution and supporting attorneys in litigation. The ideal candidate has 1 to 3 years of paralegal experience, a paralegal certificate or related degree, strong written and verbal communication, and excellent organization.

Qualifications

• 1 to 3 years of family law paralegal experience preferred.
• Paralegal certificate, associate degree in paralegal studies, or equivalent relevant experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organizational and time-management abilities.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and legal case management systems.
• Professional demeanor and strong interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist attorneys with family law litigation and case management.
• Draft pleadings, motions, discovery requests and responses, correspondence, and other legal documents.
• Prepare court filings and ensure compliance with court rules and deadlines.
• Maintain case files and organize legal documents.
• Communicate with clients, courts, opposing counsel, and third parties.
• Schedule hearings, depositions, mediations, and client meetings.
• Assist with trial and hearing preparation.
• Provide exceptional client service and maintain positive client relationships throughout the legal process.

Skills

Written communication

Organizational skills

Time management

Education

Paralegal certificate

Associate degree in paralegal studies

Tools

Microsoft Office

Legal case management systems

Job description

Our growing family law practice is seeking a motivated and compassionate Paralegal to join our team in East Lansing, Michigan. Our practice focuses on divorce, child custody, parenting time, child support, spousal support, guardianship, neglect, and abuse matters. We are committed to providing exceptional legal services and outstanding client support during some of the most challenging times in our clients' lives.

The ideal candidate will have experience managing family law cases from intake through resolution, drafting legal documents, maintaining client communications, and assisting attorneys in all phases of litigation. This position requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, professionalism, and the ability to work effectively with clients facing sensitive legal issues.

Responsibilities

• Assist attorneys with family law litigation and case management.
• Draft pleadings, motions, discovery requests and responses, correspondence, and other legal documents.
• Prepare court filings and ensure compliance with court rules and deadlines.
• Maintain case files and organize legal documents.
• Communicate with clients, courts, opposing counsel, and third parties.
• Schedule hearings, depositions, mediations, and client meetings.
• Assist with trial and hearing preparation.
• Provide exceptional client service and maintain positive client relationships throughout the legal process.

Qualifications

• 1 to 3 years of family law paralegal experience preferred.
• Paralegal certificate, associate degree in paralegal studies, or equivalent relevant experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organizational and time-management abilities.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and legal case management systems.
• Professional demeanor and strong interpersonal skills.

Compensation and Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience.
• Pay range: $22.00 to $35.00 per hour.
• Health insurance, dental insurance, and Health Savings Account (HSA) options.
• Merit-based and performance-based bonus opportunities.