Paralegal

Reeves Lavallee P.C - Worcester, MA

Full-time

Worcester, MA

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

Join Reeves Lavallee PC as a paralegal and become an integral part of a law firm where your skills will be valued and your career can thrive. This in-office position involves meaningful work, including drafting legal documents and conducting research, all within a supportive environment designed for professional growth. The firm specializes in family law, real estate transactions, landlord/tenant law, and probate law, providing a long-term opportunity for career advancement.

Responsibilities

• Organize case filing systems to ensure all documents are properly sorted and easy to locate, along with other administrative duties as needed.
• Assist lawyers in preparing legal documentation, pleadings, and correspondence, including interrogatories, subpoenas, deposition notices, complaints, pretrial orders, legal briefs, and affidavits.
• Help lawyers prepare for trial by preparing and organizing exhibits, assisting with client meetings, filing motions, conducting research on legal articles, and organizing and coordinating witnesses.
• Coordinate law office activity, including drafting subpoenas and coordinating with process servers.
• Hold client interviews to gather information about their legal problems.

Requirements

• Completion of a nationally-accredited paralegal program strongly preferred.
• Strong interpersonal skills and talent for writing and grammar.
• Great time-management and organizational skills.
• Completion of an ABA-approved paralegal certificate program such as an Associate's degree or proprietary school program in paralegal studies; Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Extensive experience as a paralegal, specifically in the Family Law arena, including proficiency in preparing Financial Statements, handling Discovery processes, and drafting Motions & Pleadings.
• Experience in drafting and managing documents related to Real Estate transactions, including purchases and sales.
• 3-5 years of family law experience.