Paralegal

Are you tired of the “big firm” environment and having no work/life balance? Are you looking for a work home where you can have a career rather than just a job? If so, we’re looking for you!

Curley Law Firm LLP is a boutique firm that serves clients’ needs ranging from estate planning, elder law and MassHealth planning, probate and trust administration, and special needs planning. We work together as a team to best serve our clients. We are searching for a paralegal to join our growing firm.

We value our staff and offer*:

• Competitive salary
• Health insurance benefits
• Long-term and Short-term Disability insurance benefits
• Retirement plan with Profit sharing and 401(k) matching contribution
• Convenient location
• CLE opportunities
• Business casual environment

*Waiting period applies. Subject to change without notice.

About Us

Our firm culture is based on respect and congeniality. It gives us pleasure to help our clients achieve peace of mind in the aging process and during challenging life events. We pitch-in together to help move client matters to completion. We welcome input from the staff. We’re always trying to be better and do better in our chosen practice area. We’re always trying to improve our systems.

Our two paralegals joined our team in 2006 and 2013. We are looking for another long-term team member who values the fulfillment, flexibility, and rewards we offer our employees.

Our office is located in a 220-year-old house that has a basement, second story and no elevator. We provide off street parking and we each have our own workspace. We are a busy office and spend our days “moving the ball forward” to get our client work accomplished.

Our ideal candidate has 2 years’ experience in a law office. We are seeking someone who enjoys working independently and is self-motivated. Our attorneys often work off-site so you need to be comfortable working through phone, Zoom, MS Teams, email, etc. As many of our clients are dealing with the challenges that come with aging, you must be patient, understanding and compassionate.

In accordance with office policy, full COVID-19 vaccine and booster is required of all employees. Job duties include but are not limited to:

• Meeting, corresponding and communicating with clients;
• Assisting our attorneys with all aspects of Estate Planning, Elder Law, and Trust/Estate/Probate administration, and Guardianship/Conservatorship;
• Retrieving files from basement and 2nd floor, which requires navigating narrow staircases
• Serving as a notary public during estate plan signings, which can take place outdoors or indoors subject to our office’s pandemic protocols;
• Completing various administrative tasks

Requirements & Qualifications

• 2 years’ paralegal experience working in a law firm
• Paralegal certificate preferred
• Experience using ElderCounsel and/or WealthCounsel programs is helpful but not required
• Experience with Adobe, Outlook and Word
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills
• Expresses compassion and empathy to clients

Salary is $45,000 or more depending on your experience.

To apply for this opportunity, please submit a detailed resume and cover letter telling us why you are searching for a new position as well as why you are the best fit for our firm. You are also requested to complete the really skill assessment that will be sent to you.

One location w/ potential for some off-site work each week if mutually agreed to by our firm and the employee.

Candidates who contact the firm directly by email, phone or in-person will not be considered. No agencies please.

Only those candidates who are being considered will be contacted.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $45,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: One location