Senior Paralegal

Springborn Staffing; Brunswick (ME); Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Holidays

Retirement plan with employer match

Hybrid potential

Collaborative team

Job summary

Springborn Staffing in Midcoast Maine seeks an experienced Family Law Paralegal to support attorneys with case management, drafting pleadings, discovery, and court filings. You will coordinate court appearances, manage deadlines, and maintain client communication in a fast-paced domestic relations practice.

Ideal candidates have 2–3+ years in a law firm, a paralegal credential, strong research and writing skills, and proficiency with Mac OS, Google Workspace, and case management software.

Qualifications

• 2-3+ years of experience working in a law firm under an attorney.
• Family law experience preferred.
• Completion of a paralegal studies program or ABA-approved certificate strongly preferred.
• Strong legal research and legal writing skills.
• Excellent organizational and time-management abilities.
• Ability to manage confidential information with discretion.
• Strong client communication skills.
• Experience with Mac OS, Google Workspace, and legal case management software.

Responsibilities

• Draft and prepare pleadings, motions, financial affidavits, and discovery documents.
• Manage case files and ensure accurate organization of legal records.
• Coordinate court filings, service of process, and deadline tracking.
• Schedule court appearances, mediations, attorney meetings, and client appointments.
• Assist with discovery management and document production.
• Maintain regular communication with clients and outside parties.
• Track billable time and assist with administrative case management functions.
• Support attorneys with case preparation, legal research, and overall file organization.
• Utilize legal practice management software and other technology tools to support efficient workflow.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Client communication

Time management

Confidentiality

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Paralegal studies program or ABA-approved certificate preferred

Tools

Mac OS

Google Workspace

Case management software

Job description

Family Law Paralegal

Location: Midcoast Maine
Compensation: $25 - $35/hour DOE
Schedule: Full-Time

Position Overview

Established family law practice seeks an experienced Paralegal to support attorneys with case management, document preparation, discovery, court filings, scheduling, and client communication. This position is ideal for a detail-oriented professional who thrives in a fast-paced legal environment and enjoys working closely with clients and attorneys throughout the lifecycle of domestic relations matters.

Responsibilities

• Draft and prepare pleadings, motions, financial affidavits, and discovery documents.
• Manage case files and ensure accurate organization of legal records.
• Coordinate court filings, service of process, and deadline tracking.
• Schedule court appearances, mediations, attorney meetings, and client appointments.
• Assist with discovery management and document production.
• Maintain regular communication with clients and outside parties.
• Track billable time and assist with administrative case management functions.
• Support attorneys with case preparation, legal research, and overall file organization.
• Utilize legal practice management software and other technology tools to support efficient workflow.

Qualifications

• 2-3+ years of experience working in a law firm under an attorney.
• Family law experience preferred.
• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Completion of a paralegal studies program or ABA-approved paralegal certificate strongly preferred.
• Strong legal research and legal writing skills.
• Excellent organizational and time-management abilities.
• Ability to manage confidential information with discretion.
• Strong client communication skills.
• Experience with Mac OS, Google Workspace, and legal case management software.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation based on experience.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Retirement plan with employer contribution/match.
• Hybrid Potential
• Opportunity to join a collaborative and client-focused legal team.