Legal Assistant - Paralegal

Company: The Abeel Firm PLLC
Location: North Tonawanda
Posted on: April 15, 2025

Job Description:

Family Law Firm - Legal Assistant / Paralegal



Join a Firm That's Redefining Family Law



We're not just hiring-we're building. The Abeel Firm, PLLC is a modern, growth-minded family law firm serving clients with complex lives and high expectations. We're looking for a--Legal Assistant / Paralegal--with solid family law experience--and--a startup mindset-someone who thrives on improving systems, using smart tech, 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 have the opportunity 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.
--- Shape the Future: Play a pivotal role in developing and refining our growing firm's policies and procedures.
--- Innovate Legal Services: Be at the forefront of integrating software tools to streamline legal workflows and enhance client experiences.
--- Collaborative Culture: Join a team that values open communication, continuous learning, and mutual support.
--- Flexible Work Environment: Benefit from hybrid work options that promote work-life balance while maintaining high standards of client service.


Ready to Apply?

If you're ready to leverage your family law expertise in a dynamic setting where your contributions drive innovation and excellence, we invite you to join us in transforming the delivery of family law services.

Responsibilities:
Legal & Case Management:
--- Draft and prepare legal documents and correspondence.
--- Organize case files, manage client documents, and prepare large bookmarked PDFs using Adobe Acrobat.
--- Enter financial data into Family Law Software and draft net worth statements.
--- 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
--- Assist in developing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to streamline workflows.
--- Identify opportunities to enhance efficiency through technology solutions.
--- Collaborate with the team 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 a seasoned family law professional-someone with both depth of experience and 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 got to be 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 3 years of hands-on experience in family law with the ability to manage cases independently from intake to resolution.
--- Proven ability to build or refine systems, workflows, or procedures in a legal environment.
--- 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 legal technology (or eager to learn): Family Law Software, Adobe Acrobat, Asana or Monday.com, macOS, 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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