PARALEGAL - Domestic Relations & Probate Litigation
Job Description
Job Description
Bowditch seeks an experienced Paralegal for its Domestic Relations & Probate Litigation practice. The Paralegal assists and supports the attorneys in the practice in all phases of litigation from inception through discovery and trial. This position may be based in either our Boston or MetroWest office location but the individual must be able to work out of our Boston location two days per week. The role offers a hybrid schedule of 4 in-office days and 1 remote day per week and is a full-time, 40 hour per week position.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include:
- Drafting of pleadings, motions, subpoenas, and correspondence
- Managing service of process
- Managing of documents on internal systems
- Working directly with clients to compile documents and draft financial statements and discovery responses
- Preparing alimony calculations and child support guidelines worksheets
- Preparing asset division spreadsheets
- Managing all aspects of discovery
- Assisting in all aspects of trial preparation, including preparing trial binders
- Meeting, assisting, and corresponding with clients
- Conducting research on factual topics related to cases
- Working directly with attorneys in docketing court dates and deadlines
- Communicating with subpoena recipients, experts, GALs, ARC counsel, opposing counsel and parties, DCF, and the Courts
- Other related duties as required
Qualifications and Requirements:
- Minimum of five (5) years of Paralegal experience in a domestic relations and/or probate litigation practice
- Preference for an individual with domestic relations and/or probate litigation experience in both Massachusetts and Rhode Island jurisdictions
- Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
- Attention to detail and strong proof-reading skills
- Time management and multitasking abilities
- Strong research and writing abilities
- Ability to use Microsoft Office and/or learn new computer programs and Apps for virtual meetings
- A professional attitude and approach to client service are essential
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- Must be able to perform duties with minimal supervision and also work as part of a larger team
Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent required
Associate Degree or higher preferred
Paralegal Certification preferred
Dedicated to Diversity: Bowditch & Dewey focuses on inclusive hiring of those candidates having excellent skills with a broad range of experiences, knowledge and perspectives. Diversity within the Firm promotes an open and mutually respectful workplace and the delivery of superior service to its clients. If you are interested in becoming part of an organization which provides exceptional service, cost effective representation and successful results, please send cover letter and resume to:
Human Resources Department
Bowditch & Dewey, LLP
E-mail: recruiting@bowditch.com
Equal Opportunity Employe
Company DescriptionBowditch is a highly-regarded law firm handling sophisticated transactions, challenging litigation and complex regulatory issues for businesses, families and institutions throughout Massachusetts, the region and beyond.
With more than 70 lawyers seamlessly connected in three strategic Massachusetts offices – Boston, Framingham and Worcester – Bowditch is a preeminent law firm, deep in the areas of business and finance, real estate and environmental, litigation, employment and labor, and estate and tax planning, delivering outstanding client satisfaction and big-firm quality legal services.
Company Description
Bowditch is a highly-regarded law firm handling sophisticated transactions, challenging litigation and complex regulatory issues for businesses, families and institutions throughout Massachusetts, the region and beyond.\r\n\r\nWith more than 70 lawyers seamlessly connected in three strategic Massachusetts offices – Boston, Framingham and Worcester – Bowditch is a preeminent law firm, deep in the areas of business and finance, real estate and environmental, litigation, employment and labor, and estate and tax planning, delivering outstanding client satisfaction and big-firm quality legal services.