Litigation Paralegal

Litigation Paralegal – Family Law

We are currently seeking candidates for a Litigation Paralegal opportunity with an elite boutique law firm specializing in family law, trusts, wills, and estates, located in Boston, 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 3-5+ 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 $80,000-$95,000/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 (required).

Paralegal Certificate a plus, but not required.

3–5+ years of experience as a litigation paralegal working in family law. Experience with high-asset cases preferred, but not required.

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.For immediate consideration, interested and qualified candidates should send their resume to Jackson at .