Paralegal

Job Description

PARALEGAL/LEGAL ASSISTANT – FAMILY LAW FIRM SEEKS CERTIFIED PARALEGAL

Full-time position with superior compensation and benefits

Duties

Screen potential new clients, run conflict checks, and complete the intake process.

Maintain attorney calendars, calendar deadlines, coordinate/schedule consultations, appointments, mediations, and hearings.

Drafting, transcribing, revising, and proofreading correspondence, pleadings, motions, discovery, and other documents independently and under attorney supervision.

Correspond and communicate with clients, opposing counsel, experts, witnesses, and courts.

Accurately maintain client files and documents electronically and in hard copies.

Draft discovery requests and responses, and determine the sufficiency of responses received.

Coordinate with process servers, experts, private investigators, and court reporters.

Obtain back-up documentation for Financial Declaration and prepare Excel asset spreadsheet. Work with the attorney and client to ensure accuracy.

Compensation: Excellent pay commensurate with experience, health insurance, PTO, and retirement.Compensation:

$60,000 - $65,000 yearly

Responsibilities:

Prepare court packets for hearings/trials.

Draft/revise affidavits (client, witness(es), experts, attorney’s fees, other),

Assist and anticipate necessary documents for case progression and hearings, assist the attorney in hearing preparation, and organize all documents for filing.

Anticipate upcoming documents.

Conduct online research as necessary.

Monitor and maintain supplies, and maintain accurate administrative records.

Work independently with appropriate discretion to complete projects/assignments as directed.

Qualifications:

Must Have:

Years of experience working in litigation, preferably in family law.

Experience organizing and maintaining electronic and hard file copies.

Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel).

Extensive Excel experience essential.

Clio experience a plus.

Must have strong technological skills, including the ability to electronically organize, red-line, and manipulate documents.

Ability to effectively manage deadlines and calendars.

Ability to professionally and effectively communicate both orally and in writing.

Education & Experience

Associate's Degree in Paralegal Studies, Paralegal Certificate, or equivalent work experience. Bachelor's degree a plus.

3+ years of relevant legal experience for necessary litigation knowledge.

About Company

Firm has excellent reputation and the opportunity to learn from a very experienced family law attorney.

Full-time