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Paralegal

Paralegal

WHITBECKBEGLIS PLLC • Leesburg, VA, US
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Job Description

Job Description

Description :

WhitbeckBeglis, PLLC is a national family law firm with a focus on domestic law, including divorce, child custody, spousal support, education law, and mental health law.

Responsibilities :

  • Meets with attorneys, clients, and other professionals to discuss assigned cases or projects.
  • Drafts legal documents, including routine pleadings, and files pleadings according to judicial procedures.
  • Prepares, organizes, stores, and retrieves case files, which may include evidence, exhibits, depositions, pleadings, exhibits, and other items.
  • Assists attorneys with trial preparation.
  • Develops and maintains records regarding billable hours spent on specific cases.
  • Maintain attorney(s) calendar by monitoring court appearance dates, pleadings, and docket court-imposed deadlines.
  • Communicate and obtain information, following up on delegated assignments.
  • Ability to effectively communicate with clients, court personnel, opposing counsel, experts, etc.
  • Consistent follow-up and ability to multitask and effectively prioritize and meet tight deadlines.
  • Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Skills :

  • Two to four years’ paralegal experience
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Understanding of legal language and principles, court pleadings and processes, and other related matters.
  • Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
  • Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
  • Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality, and to exercise discretion and good judgment.
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

    • Physical Requirements :

  • Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
  • Must be able to lift 15 pounds at times.

    • Benefits :

  • Excellent Benefits (medical, dental, vision, life, STD, LTD)
  • 401(K)
  • 14 days accrued paid time off per year
  • 12 paid holidays annually

    • WhitbeckBeglis is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We also participate in E-Verify

    Requirements :

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    Paralegal • Leesburg, VA, US