Family Law Paralegal

Job Description

Job Description

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Competitive salary
• Paid time off
• Health insurance
• Parental leave

About Us :

Dougherty, Molenda, Solfest, Hills & Bauer P.A. has been serving clients throughout the Twin Cities since 1986. Our family law team, the largest in the South Metro, is known for its excellence in handling diverse family law matters, including divorce, child custody, child support, spousal maintenance, and more. Our shareholders have been repeatedly named to the Minnesota Super Lawyers List, a distinction held by only 5% of Minnesota attorneys. We pride ourselves on providing personalized, comprehensive legal services to meet our clients’ unique needs.

We are seeking a motivated Family Law Paralegal with 1-5 years of experience to join our team. This is an excellent opportunity for a paralegal interested in hands-on experience and professional growth in a supportive, collaborative environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and maintain case files for high-net-worth matters.
• Track and meet case-related deadlines proactively.
• Conduct case investigations, information gathering, and discovery tasks.
• Draft legal correspondence, documents, pleadings, motions, and discovery materials.
• Prepare exhibits for mediations, hearings, and trials.
• Undertake other tasks as assigned to support the team.

  Position Qualifications:

• Strong critical thinking and analytical skills.
• Solid understanding of research, writing, and legal fundamentals.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to explain legal principles clearly.
• Exceptional organizational skills, efficiency, and attention to detail.
• Proven ability to work in a fast-paced setting, managing multiple priorities.
• Self-starter with demonstrated teamwork capabilities.
• Collegial and collaborative attitude, with a client-focused approach.
• Positive attitude and strong interpersonal skills.

If you are passionate about providing high-quality legal support and thrive in a supportive, dynamic team environment, we would love to hear from you!

Pay Range: $30 – $45 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance

Schedule:

• 8-hour shifts
• Monday to Friday