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About the Role

We are seeking a highly organized, detail-focused paralegal with solid experience to support a legal team handling family law matters. In this position, you will prepare legal paperwork, assist with trial preparation through research, and keep case-related records orderly and easy to retrieve. This role also offers room to grow within the paralegal profession.

Key Responsibilities

Prepare court-related documents and office correspondence, including subpoenas, pleadings, interrogatories, deposition notices, complaints, pretrial orders, legal briefs, and affidavits, while ensuring accuracy and strong legal attention to detail.
Submit pleadings through electronic filing for the Massachusetts Probate & Family Court and make sure all filings meet court rules and formatting requirements.
Serve as the main contact for the Massachusetts Virtual Registry to check on filings and resolve filing-related questions.
Track filing progress and court hearing dates, follow up with the court when needed, and record all dates accurately on the office calendar.
Act as a reassuring first contact for clients by providing updates, answering concerns, and helping maintain confidence in the legal process.
Take part in weekly team meetings and client meetings when needed, sharing updates that support case movement and management.
Manage the office filing system by uploading documents into Clio, answering phone calls, and keeping case information well organized and easy to locate.
Update records in Clio as needed and ensure all billable time is entered into the system every day.

Requirements

An ABA-approved paralegal certificate program, associate degree, or proprietary paralegal studies program is required; a bachelor’s degree is preferred.
At least 3 years of experience supporting attorneys or lawyers in a law firm environment is needed, with family law or divorce experience considered an advantage.
Strong interpersonal abilities, fluent English, and excellent writing and grammar skills are essential.
Excellent organization, time management, and a quick ability to learn are expected, along with familiarity using AI tools for legal research.
Completion of a nationally accredited paralegal program in the US is strongly preferred.
A strong comfort with technology and the ability to adopt new tools quickly are important for success in this role.

Compensation and Benefits

The position pays $7 per hour, with weekly payment processing using your preferred payment method. Paid time off accrual begins after 90 days, and holiday pay becomes available after the same 90-day period.

Additional Information

This is a full-time onsite position based in South Africa. The role involves working with Massachusetts Probate & Family Court filings and related legal administration.

Paralegal