Family Law Paralegal

Company: The Abeel Firm PLLC
Location: Buffalo
Posted on: May 28, 2025

Job Description:

Family Law Firm - Paralegal in Williamsville, NY (On Site)



Help Redefine Family Law

We're seeking--an experienced family law paralegal or legal assistant who enjoys working systematically and documenting the process of how meaningful legal work is done.



The Abeel Firm PLLC is a growth-minded family law firm helping clients with the challenges of divorce. We're looking for a Paralegal--who thrives on improving systems, using technology, and delivering exceptional client service with efficiency and care.



This isn't a role where you just follow established workflows-you'll help create them. You'll be able to innovate how legal services are delivered by leveraging modern technology to enhance the client experience.



Why You'll Love Working Here:



--- Make a Difference- Your work directly impacts families by helping them through complex legal matters with care and precision.
--- Growth Potential: We plan to grow, which means greater opportunities for our team members who are interested.
--- Shape the Future: Play a pivotal role in developing and refining our growing firm's policies and procedures.
--- Collaborative Culture: Join a team that values open communication, continuous learning, and mutual support.


Ready to Apply?
If you're ready to leverage your family law expertise in a setting where your contributions will make a real difference, we invite you to join us.

(Please note this position is located in the Williamsville, NY area. If you do not reside locally or do not have prior family law experience, please do not apply.)

Responsibilities:
Legal & Case Management:
--- Conduct factual investigations to gather and organize information relevant to family law cases, including divorce, custody, support, and protective orders.
--- Interview clients, witnesses, and third parties to collect statements, histories, and other critical background information.
--- Organize case files and manage client documents.
--- Enter financial data into Family Law Software and draft net worth statements.
--- Draft legal documents and correspondence.
--- Prepare and submit uncontested divorce packets and handle e-filing through EDDS and NYSECF.


Administrative & Client Support:
--- Manage attorney schedules, court dates, and client meetings.
--- Track and maintain case progress records.
--- Request adjournments from the Court and opposing counsel.
--- Facilitate document signings and notarizations.


Innovation & Systems Development
--- Identify opportunities to enhance efficiency through technology solutions.
--- Collaborate to implement new tools and processes that improve client service and internal operations.
--- Contribute to a culture of continuous improvement, where your insights help shape the future of our practice.

Qualifications:
What We're Looking For:
We're looking for an experienced family law professional with a drive to improve how the work gets done. You've managed case files, drafted documents, and navigated court deadlines-but you've also found yourself thinking, "There's a better way." You're ready for a role where your ideas and initiative will directly shape how we deliver efficient, high-quality legal services.

Ideal Qualifications:
--- Minimum 2 years of hands-on experience in family law with the ability to manage cases independently from intake to resolution.
--- Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail-you think in checklists, timelines, and repeatable processes.
--- Strong ability to work independently while collaborating with a close-knit, forward-thinking team.
--- A compassionate, client-centered approach and the emotional intelligence to support clients through challenging transitions.
--- Comfortable with technology (or eager to learn): Family Law Software, Adobe Acrobat, and other cloud-based tools.

About Company:
At The Abeel Firm, PLLC, we guide clients through complex family law matters with clarity, compassion, and strategic advocacy. Many of the clients are professionals or business owners with complex lives navigating emotionally and financially significant transitions, and they trust us to be steady, responsive, and solutions-focused.

We're known as "the calm amidst the storm" - and that reputation is built on thoughtful systems, clear communication, and a team that works with integrity and intention.

We're in a growth phase, and this is an opportunity to help shape the future of how modern family law is practiced. If you're the kind of professional who takes pride in creating structure, refining workflows, and building something that lasts, you'll feel at home here. We're collaborative, tech-forward, and committed to doing excellent work that makes a real difference.

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