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Junior Family Paralegal

The Maine Divorce Group

Junior Family Paralegal

Kennebunk, ME
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    The Maine Divorce Group is a dynamic and client-focused law firm dedicated to delivering exceptional legal services in family law matters. If you value integrity, client care, and teamwork, you’ll fit in with our team! We’re looking for a skilled and dedicated JR Family Paralegal to join our growing practice. This is an in-office position. Remote applications from candidates will not be reviewed. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented and proactive, supporting our legal team by coordinating schedules, managing cases, drafting documents, and communicating with clients. This role requires organizational skills, the ability to keep track in a fast-paced environment, and proficiency with legal technology. Prior experience in family law and a commitment to compassionate, high-quality client service are strongly preferred. Responsibilities: • Manage scheduling for court dates, client meetings, mediations, and deadlines to support paralegals and attorneys. • Open new case matters, process court documents, and prepare case summaries for discovery. • File and case management: Digital and physical files, dates, and deadlines. • Assist attorneys and paralegals by organizing documents for court and meetings. • Take direction and follow up on assignments. • Accurate data entry, tracking, and recording billable hours. • Handle client communications with professionalism and empathy, including answering calls and de-escalating situations as needed. • Utilize Mac operating systems, Google Suite, MyCase, and other software tools to maintain accurate and accessible case records. • Support the development and presentation of legal strategies in family law cases, leveraging technology for effective case management. Qualifications: • 2 - 3 years of experience working under an attorney in a family law firm • Bachelor’s degree. • Completion of an ABA-approved paralegal certificate program (Associate’s degree or proprietary school program in paralegal studies). • Expertise with Mac Operating Systems and Google Suite, CRM Database. • Legal research and legal writing skills. Compensation: $22 - $24 hourly commensurate with experience

    • Manage scheduling for court dates, client meetings, mediations, and deadlines to support paralegals and attorneys. • Open new case matters, process court documents, and prepare case summaries for discovery. • File and case management: Digital and physical files, dates, and deadlines. • Assist attorneys and paralegals by organizing documents for court and meetings. • Take direction and follow up on assignments. • Accurate data entry, tracking, and recording billable hours.  • Handle client communications with professionalism and empathy, including answering calls and de-escalating situations as needed. • Utilize Mac operating systems, Google Suite, MyCase, and other software tools to maintain accurate and accessible case records. • Support the development and presentation of legal strategies in family law cases, leveraging technology for effective case management.