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Experienced Family Law Paralegal Martino Law Group - Melrose, MA (satellite office in Newburyport)Are you the paralegal who never lets a deadline slip?If you thrive running a busy family law caseload, treat every deadline as your own, and take pride in turning out court-ready work the first time, we want to talk to you.Martino Law Group is a growing Massachusetts family law and estate planning firm. We're based in Melrose, with a satellite office in Newburyport and a third office opening soon in Lexington. We're hiring an experienced family law paralegal to be the right hand of our family law attorneys - someone who can independently manage discovery, court filings, financial statements, and client communication across a full slate of divorce, custody, modification, and contempt matters.Compensation:$65,000 - $80,000+ yearlyResponsibilities:What you'll doManage discovery from start to finish: drafting, propounding, tracking, and organizing responsesPrepare and file court documents, and keep every filing deadline on the calendarDraft and assemble Rule 401 financial statements (CJD 301/301S) and supporting exhibitsServe as a steady point of contact for clients, keeping them informed and preparedKeep matters moving - anticipating next steps before the attorney has to askWhat we're looking forHands-on family law experience in the Massachusetts Probate & Family CourtCommand of court procedure, filing requirements, and financial statementsSharp attention to detail and genuine ownership of deadlinesClear, professional communication with clients, courts, and opposing counselThe judgment to run a caseload independentlyQualifications:What You'll Bring5-8 years of hands-on family law paralegal experience in a Massachusetts firmDemonstrated proficiency with Clio Manage (required), you can set up matters, run reports, and keep a docket clean without supervisionDemonstrated experience e-filing in MA Probate & Family Court (required)Working command of the MA Domestic Relations Procedure, Supplemental Probate & Family Court Rules, and the Child Support GuidelinesStrong drafting skills: You can produce a clean motion or discovery response without a template handed to youKnowledge and comfort working with AI (Claude, Cowork, Chat GPT, Notebook LM, and Gemini)Excellent written and verbal communication; warm and professional with clients under stressHighly organized, calendar-driven, and comfortable juggling 40+ active mattersMicrosoft Word, Outlook, OneDrive/SharePoint, and Adobe Acrobat fluencyNotary commission a plus (or willingness to obtain)Paralegal certificate or equivalent experienceAbout CompanyMartino Law Group, LLC is a respected, growing multi-practice firm representing clients throughout Massachusetts in Real Estate, Family Law & Divorce, Personal Injury, Probate, and Estate Planning. We deliver high-quality legal services through thoughtful collaboration, strong organization, and a genuinely client-focused approach. We offer defined procedures, a supportive workplace, scheduling flexibility, and real opportunities for long-term career growth.Why Join Martino Law GroupEstablished, growing firm with a steady, high-quality caseload - no chaos, no churnAttorneys who actually trust paralegals to own their work and contribute to strategyModern tech stack - Clio, Decision Vault, Fathom, Microsoft 365, AI-assisted drafting tools - we invest in tools that make your day easierCollaborative team culture across our Melrose and Newburyport officesReal career growth - we promote from within and support continuing education
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