Overview

Experienced Family Law Paralegal - Divorce & CustodyYou already know family law. You can organize an active caseload, anticipate what comes next, prepare accurate documents, communicate calmly with clients, and keep matters moving without waiting to be reminded.Now you may be looking for a firm where that experience is respected, and where you can do meaningful work in a professional environment with clear expectations, modern systems, and room to grow.The Abeel Firm PLLC is a growing divorce and family law firm in Williamsville, New York. We help clients move through conflict and uncertainty toward clarity, stability, and a better future. We are looking for an experienced Family Law Paralegal who can take ownership of active matters and become an important part of the firm's long-term growth.This is not an entry-level position. It is an opportunity for a seasoned paralegal to use good judgment, work closely with an attorney, make a visible contribution, and help shape the systems of a growing practice. Why This Role May Be the Right Fit Your experience will matter. You will be trusted to take ownership of files, anticipate next steps, and help move cases forward.You will do meaningful work. Your organization, accuracy, and communication will directly affect clients going through difficult family transitions.The environment is professional and steady. We value calm judgment, credibility, and disciplined strategy.Expectations are clear. We are building strong workflows, checklists, templates, and shared standards so good work is repeatable and recognized.Strong performance is rewarded. In addition to a competitive base rate, the role includes quarterly bonuses tied to clear and attainable billable-hour goals.You can help build something. Your ideas and practical experience will influence how the firm develops its systems and serves clients as it grows.Compensation:$32 per hour plus performance bonusesResponsibilities: What You'll Do Manage divorce and family law files from intake through resolution, keeping deadlines, documents, and next steps organizedDraft correspondence, pleadings, discovery, net worth statements, uncontested divorce packets, and other family law documentsCollect and organize financial records, discovery materials, and exhibitsIdentify missing information and follow up proactively so matters continue movingPrepare documents and case materials for court conferences, hearings, negotiations, and trialHandle electronic filing through NYSCEF and EDDSTrack court dates, filing deadlines, adjournments, discovery obligations, and follow-up tasksCommunicate professionally and compassionately with clients while maintaining appropriate boundariesCommunicate with courts, opposing counsel, attorneys for children, experts, and other third partiesCoordinate document execution, notarization, filing, and serviceHelp improve templates, checklists, workflows, and internal systems Qualifications: What We're Looking For At least 3 years of hands-on New York family law experienceExperience working with divorce, custody, child support, and related family law mattersAbility to manage active files and recognize what needs to happen nextStrong experience drafting family law documents and professional correspondenceExceptional organization, follow-through, and attention to detailCalm and professional communication, including with clients under stressSound judgment and the confidence to ask questionsDependability and a consistent full-time, in-office presenceComfort with timekeeping, billable-hour expectations, and measurable performance standardsExperience with Clio, Family Law Software, Adobe Acrobat, Microsoft Office, Asana, or similar technology is preferredWillingness to learn new systems and contribute ideas for improving how the firm operatesAbout UsWe're building a high-performance divorce and family law firm designed to help people move from chaos to clarity, toward fairness, stability, and new beginnings. We believe the best o