Paralegal Legal Assistant – Adoption & Assisted-Fertility Practice

Rochester, NH - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Paralegal / Legal Assistant Adoption & Assisted-Fertility Practice (Rochester NY)

TES Staffing is supporting awidely recognized adoption and assisted-fertility lawyer in Rochester. Our client and this practice is about 90% adoption (domestic international surrogacy/gestational carrier etc.). They are passionate deeply experienced and known for delivering life-changing results for his clients.
As a small tightly-knit firm youll join a relaxed approachable environment (yes jeans are welcome every day) that values responsiveness quality and caring outcomes.

Position overview:
Were seeking a reliable organized and enthusiastic Paralegal or Legal Assistant to join the team supporting one attorney directly. This role is a cover-to-permanent opportunity: youll start by stepping in for the current paralegal (expected to return) get trained starting January and if all works well transition into a long-term career supporting the adoption/assisted-fertility practice.

If you already have strong legal experience; perfect. If you dont but youre comfortable in an office environment and ready to learn; also welcome. This role is high-impact meaningful and offers you a chance to grow in a niche specialist legal field.

Key responsibilities:

Support one attorney in all phases of adoption & assisted-fertility cases: document preparation court filings client and agency coordination.
Manage email correspondence with courts and clients; calendar deadlines and hearings.
Handle client intake basic client communications and maintaining client files.
Draft cover letters prepare pleadings/petitions compile exhibits coordinate with home-study agencies hospitals birth parents or prospective adoptive parents.
Keep files organized track case milestones and support the attorney in achieving efficient high-quality service delivery.

Who were looking for:

A self-starter who can jump in and help keep the practice running smoothly while our regular paralegal is out.
Ideally 1-2 years (or more) of legal or paralegal experience; but were also open to a strong office/administrative candidate who has a willingness to learn legal procedures.
Comfortable in a small team environment: this is a lean operation (2 attorneys you office manager bookkeeper). Youll need to be proactive adaptable and ready to pitch in.
Excellent organizational skills attention to detail ability to manage multiple tasks strong written and verbal communication.
Friendly approachable mannersince adoption is an emotional joyful yet sometimes complex journey for our clients.
Commitment to staying long-term; this is not a temp assignment but a career opportunity.

What youll get:

Real meaningful work in a rare legal niche helping families grow and thrive.
A supportive casual atmosphere (no rigid corporate law-firm dress codes or structure).
Hands-on training with an expert attorney; opportunity to grow your knowledge and role.
Job-start January to train alongside our current paralegal so you hit the ground running.
Opportunity to be part of a long-term planif you excel youll stay on permanently.

Compensation

Pay rate: TBD (based on experience). Expecting starting salary is $25/hr

Paralegal / Legal Assistant Adoption & Assisted-Fertility Practice (Rochester NY)TES Staffing is supporting awidely recognized adoption and assisted-fertility lawyer in Rochester. Our client and this practice is about 90% adoption (domestic international surrogacy/gestational carrier etc.). They ar...

Key responsibilities:

Support one attorney in all phases of adoption & assisted-fertility cases: document preparation court filings client and agency coordination.
Manage email correspondence with courts and clients; calendar deadlines and hearings.
Handle client intake basic client communications and maintaining client files.
Draft cover letters prepare pleadings/petitions compile exhibits coordinate with home-study agencies hospitals birth parents or prospective adoptive parents.
Keep files organized track case milestones and support the attorney in achieving efficient high-quality service delivery.

Who were looking for:

A self-starter who can jump in and help keep the practice running smoothly while our regular paralegal is out.
Ideally 1-2 years (or more) of legal or paralegal experience; but were also open to a strong office/administrative candidate who has a willingness to learn legal procedures.
Comfortable in a small team environment: this is a lean operation (2 attorneys you office manager bookkeeper). Youll need to be proactive adaptable and ready to pitch in.
Excellent organizational skills attention to detail ability to manage multiple tasks strong written and verbal communication.
Friendly approachable mannersince adoption is an emotional joyful yet sometimes complex journey for our clients.
Commitment to staying long-term; this is not a temp assignment but a career opportunity.

What youll get:

Real meaningful work in a rare legal niche helping families grow and thrive.
A supportive casual atmosphere (no rigid corporate law-firm dress codes or structure).
Hands-on training with an expert attorney; opportunity to grow your knowledge and role.
Job-start January to train alongside our current paralegal so you hit the ground running.
Opportunity to be part of a long-term planif you excel youll stay on permanently.

Compensation