About This Role
This part-time hybrid role combines in-person collaboration with remote work, supporting attorneys in appellate law, family law, and estate planning matters. The paralegal will help keep cases and client matters moving by preparing and organizing documents, coordinating deadlines, and communicating professionally with clients and others.
Responsibilities
- Assist with preparing, formatting, and filing pleadings, motions, financial disclosures, discovery materials, and other case documents
- Organize and maintain electronic and paper case files, calendars, and deadline reminders
- Coordinate document collection and case-related communications with clients, opposing counsel, courts, and other parties, as appropriate
- Support attorneys with trial, hearing, mediation, and settlement preparation, including organizing exhibits and records
- Track case status and follow up on outstanding information or tasks
- Assist with preparing and proofreading wills, trusts, powers of attorney, health care directives, and related documents using firm templates and attorney guidance
- Help gather and organize client information and supporting documents
- Coordinate signing appointments, document execution, and distribution of completed estate planning materials
- Maintain organized client files and track matter progress and follow-up items
- Provide responsive, courteous, and professional service to clients
- Handle confidential information with care and follow firm procedures
- Support attorneys with legal research, document management, and administrative tasks as needed
- Work effectively with the team both in person and remotely
Requirements
- Paralegal certificate or relevant paralegal education, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
- Experience in a law office or legal support role; experience with family law and/or estate planning is welcome
- Strong writing, proofreading, organization, and time-management skills
- Ability to manage multiple matters and deadlines while maintaining accuracy
- Professional communication skills and a client-service mindset
- Sound judgment when handling confidential and sensitive information
- Comfortable using common office software, email, calendars, and electronic file systems
Nice to have:
- Experience with family law documents, court filings, and case-management procedures
- Experience supporting estate planning document preparation and signing workflows
- Familiarity with e-filing systems, legal research tools, and case-management software
- Ability to work independently on remote days and collaborate effectively in the office
Important Details
- Expected hours: 20.0 – 25.0 per week
- Work format: hybrid remote
About the Company
Hathaway Law Group is seeking a paralegal to support its attorneys.