Family Law Paralegal

Overview

As a Family Law Paralegal, you will perform a variety of paralegal and administrative tasks in our collaborative team-oriented culture. You will support your local attorney(s) and team by assisting with case planning, development, and management, legal research, client communication, drafting and filing legal documents and making recommendations to attorneys. The successful candidate has a passion for Family Law which can include dissolutions, adoptions, parenting plans, guardianships etc. and is motivated to help create a pleasant workplace.

Responsibilities

• Managing attorney dockets to ensure that all deadlines are met in a timely manner.
• Reviewing files and conferring with attorneys to discuss the status of the file as well as upcoming deadlines.
• Assisting attorneys with preparing for client meetings, depositions, mediations, arbitrations, pre-trial, trial, etc.
• Drafting letters, briefs, memorandums, discovery and other legal documents.
• Filing and e-filing briefs, memorandums, discovery and other legal documents.
• Maintaining client files both electronic and physical files.
• Communicating with clients on a regular basis.
• Conducting legal research and drafting.
• Providing top-notch legal products and superior service to clients.
• Covering the front desk and phones when necessary to ensure that clients and other office visitors receive prompt and professional service.
• Maintaining a well-respected reputation amongst clients, opposing counsel, Judges, Court staff, and colleagues.
• All other duties as assigned.

Requirements

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

High School Diploma or GED required; college degree preferred. 2+ years of paralegal experience (Family Law knowledge preferred). Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to communicate effectively with internal and external customers. Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook). Ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines, and provide exemplary customer service. Ability to work independently and complete assignments within prescribed instructions and standard practices.

Substitutions

Any equivalent combination of experience and training that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities may be substituted.

Desired Qualifications

Full Time Employee Benefits

Work Environment

Duties will be performed in a standard office environment. Employees must maintain regular, punctual attendance. Some duties may require weekends, holidays, on-call responsibilities, and occasional overnight travel.

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