Reputable family law firm in town hiring a family law paralegal. The firm is seeking to expand and add skilled paralegals, particularly with litigation experience.
Paralegal Job Description:
The paralegal will complement the firm's attorneys and will be responsible for drafting, case schedule management, communicating with clients, and more. Family law experienced is preferred, but not required.
Paralegal Job Duties:
Maintain attorney calendar by planning and scheduling appointments, depositions, court appearances, filing requirements, and more.
Preparing pleadings, disclosure documents, and discovery documents.
Represent the firm in communications with clients, opposing counsel, and judicial contacts.
File maintenance (both digital and paper).
Tracking and billing your time.
Must maintain client confidence by keeping client/attorney information confidential.
Be able to accept new and other reasonable responsibilities.
Paralegal Skills and Qualifications:
Prior paralegal experience required.
Litigation experience preferred.
Excellent organizational and time management skills.
Excellent grammar, writing, and computer skills.
Ability to work well with others.
Must be proficient in Microsoft Office.
Clio experience a bonus.
Must be comfortable with Apple/Mac products.
Must display professionalism at all times to clients, opposing counsel, and judicial contacts.
Must be able to learn and adapt to new technologies.
