Job Description
Job Description
We're looking for an organized, detail-oriented, and experienced paralegal to play an important role on our legal team. You'll draft legal documents such as motions, prepare trial notebooks and exhibit binders, conduct legal research, communicate with clients, manage cases, draft discovery responses and requests, and keep case files and other important information neatly organized and easily accessible. If you're interested in advancing your paralegal career with opportunities for growth, we want to hear from you.
We offer the following benefits :
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Short-term Disability
- 401(k) Matching
- Bonus Pay
- Holiday Pay
- Paid Time Off
- Bereavement Pay
- COVID Pay
- Jury Duty Pay
- Professional development
- 3 days in office / 2 days remote (after 9 months employment)
Compensation :
$50,000 - $60,000 yearly
Responsibilities :
Assist lawyers in preparing legal documentation, pleadings, and correspondence including correspondence such as interrogatories, subpoenas, deposition notices, complaints, pretrial orders, legal briefs, and affidavitsAid lawyers in trial preparation by preparing and organizing exhibits, organizing and coordinating witnesses, conducting research on legal articles, and assisting with client meetings and filing motionsPerform administrative duties such as answering phone calls and keeping our case filing system organized so all documents are readily accessibleConduct interviews with clients to gather information about their legal issuesDraft subpoenas and coordinate with process serversManage heavy caseloadSupport attorneys in court proceedings and mediationManage case from inception to conclusionConducting legal researchQualifications :
3 years of experience in legal services under an attorney or lawyer in a law firm settingExcellent organizational skills, and time-management skillsStrong oral and written communication skillsExperience managing a heavy caseloadExperience with using case management and billing systemsProficient with Microsoft office suitesExperience using technology, software, applicationsExperience researching and pulling case lawAbout Company
We are a family law firm handling divorces, child custody, child support, legitimation, contempt, and domestic violence cases.