Legal Staff Paralegal in Brunswick, ME

Law Firm

Brunswick, ME

Legal Staff Paralegal in Brunswick, ME

Legal Staff

1-3 yrs required

No

Job Title: Family Paralegal

Job Responsibilities:
- Manage client and attorney calendars for court dates, client meetings, mediations, and deadlines.
- Assist attorneys by organizing case files and documents for court and meetings.
- Prepare trial binders for attorneys in anticipation of litigation.
- Provide direct legal support at trial for complex divorce matters.
- Support family law litigation through research, drafting, and discovery preparation.
- Open cases, process court documents, and prepare discovery summaries.
- Handle client communications with professionalism, including calls and de-escalation.
- Must be intimately familiar with Mac computers.
- Proficient with or have the ability to utilize MyCase as case management software.

Education and Experience Information:
- 1-3 years minimum experience working as a family law paralegal.
- Bachelor’s degree.
- Completion of an ABA-approved paralegal certificate program (Associate’s degree or proprietary school program in paralegal studies) is preferred, although significant experience is acceptable in lieu of a certificate.
- Legal research and legal writing skills.
- Integrity and discretion in handling confidential matters.
- Strong time-management and organizational abilities.
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to manage client interactions professionally.

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About the Law Firm:
**Members Only** is a well-established criminal defense and family law firm with a strong reputation for providing high-quality, results-driven legal assistance in a supportive and respectful environment. The legal profession is seen as more than a job; it’s a way of life. The firm values collaboration, growth, and shared success. The position is located at the Brunswick office, with the main office in Kennebunk and satellite offices in Portland and Brunswick. The firm offers competitive salaries based on experience, comprehensive health benefits, a 401(k), and other financial perks, along with opportunities for growth within a firm that continues to expand.