Family Law Paralegal

Job Description

Job Description

We are a growing family law and estate planning firm in need of a reliable and self
- motivated paralegal. The individual will work directly with our attorneys, performing a
variety of complex legal and administrative support duties. The ideal candidate for this
position is organized, professional, responsible, capable of working with limited
supervision and committed to helping us meet all our clients’ needs.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Maintains and organizes client files

• Drafts, prepares, reviews, and edits appropriate legal documents and
  correspondence

• Files documents with the courts

• Manages attorney caseloads, including scheduling, prioritizing, and case
  management

• Participates in coordinating discovery, including drafting, responding and
  calendaring of discovery documents

• Researches and analyzes legal sources such as statutes and case law

• Assists in trial preparation

• Reviews mail and screens calls for attorneys

• Answers telephone calls and greets clients as needed

MINIMUM QUALIFICTIONS

• Education:
  
  Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university (a paralegal certificate and two additional years of experience may be substituted)

EXPERIENCE

• Two years of full-time experience working as a legal assistant or paralegal in family law
• Knowledge of general office practices
• Skill in handling multiple tasks, prioritizing, and meeting deadlines
• Demonstrated skill in effective oral and written communication
• Skill in exercising sound judgment and effective decision making
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Outlook, Pro Doc, and E-filing.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Paralegal certification

Compensation:
Starting at $28/hr

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

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

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday - Friday

Experience:

• Paralegal: 2 years (Required)

Work Location:

In person