Family Law Paralegal
Daley and Associates
Needham, MA
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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$95,000–$105,000 Per Year
LOCATION
Needham, MA
POSTED
30+ days ago
We are currently seeking candidates for a Family Law Paralegal opportunity with an elite law firm specializing in family law, located in Needham, MA. The Litigation Paralegal will support attorneys in all phases of family law litigation, including divorce, child custody, property settlements, and marital agreements. The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of experience working as a litigation paralegal within family law. Previous experience with Rules 401 and 410 required.
This is a direct-hire opportunity, paying between $95,000 - $105,000/year (depending on experience). The role supports an onsite work model.
Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with attorneys, providing support across all parts of family law litigation, including divorce, child custody, marriage agreements, and property settlements.
- Demonstrate strong understanding of, and experience with, Rules 401 and 410.
- Promote open lines of communication with the court, clients, opposing counsel, and experts on behalf of attorneys, serving as a liaison between the client and the attorneys.
- Organize and maintain clients’ electronic files and legal documents, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
- Perform legal research, manage attorney calendars, and ensure court deadlines are met.
- Draft legal forms, pleadings, and other documents for court filing.
- Contribute to discovery, including document collection, review, and production.
- Prepare attorneys for trials, depositions, and hearings by creating the necessary pleadings, trial notes, and exhibit binders.
- Prepare and revise pleadings and other court documents, following required manual and e-filing processes.
- Handle financial statements and child support guidelines.
- Provide additional support as needed
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree
- Paralegal Certificate a plus, but not required.
- 5+ years of experience as a litigation paralegal working in family law.
- Familiarity with Massachusetts local rules and courts.
- Strong understanding of complex billing procedures.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
- Professional, client-focused attitude with a “can-do” approach.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
- Strong writing, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
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About the Company
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Daley and Associates
Daley And Associates, LLC (“DAA”) is a boutique search, executive, and contract staffing firm located in Boston, MA. We specialize in the placement of Accounting, Finance, Information Technology, Legal, Administrative, and Life Sciences professionals at all levels. The firm was founded in 2005 by distinguished executives with over 30+ years of staffing agency experience with the mission to create a different kind of recruiting firm, one that provides a very hands-on, consultative approach to the clients they serve.
Daley And Associates works with some of the most prominent businesses in the greater Boston area. Our clients range from promising start-ups to Fortune 100 companies.
COMPANY SIZE
20 to 49 employeesINDUSTRY
Staffing/Employment Agencies
FOUNDED
2005
WEBSITE
http://daleyaa.com/