Benefits:

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

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, ProDoc, 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

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Family Law Paralegal - Full Time