About us

Dovan Associates, Inc. is a small business in Surprise, AZ. We are professional, agile and our goal is to provide excellent Customer service to clients needing affordable access to the Legal System.

Our work environment includes:

• Modern office setting
• Growth opportunities

We are looking for a team player, with legal experience and/or knowledge to join our team.

The successful candidate will be responsible for conferring with clients, obtaining pertinent information, draft, review and deliver legal documents, maintaining client files, and providing administrative support.

The ideal candidate will have excellent communication and organizational skills, as well as the ability to work independently and prioritize tasks. We are looking for someone who is highly organized and detail-oriented with a passion for the legal field and helping those who may be unable to afford full attorney representation.

Preferred to have some experience and/or understanding in the following: Family Court Actions, Estate planning, Probate.

Responsibilities:

• Review and deliver legal documents, including pleadings, contracts, and other types of legal documents.
• Wide knowledge of Legal processes (Family court actions, Estate Planning, Probate actions, Bankruptcy, Contracts, etc.) in order to accurately provide support to the team and the client base, regarding Legal Document Preparation needs.
• Assist in drafting/editing legal documents per the client's request.
• Assist Clients in preparing for trials and hearings.
• Organize and maintain documents in paper or electronic filing systems.
• Provide Clients with procedure in process of legal disputes.
• Interview clients and witnesses to obtain information.
• Perform administrative tasks such as answering phones, managing in person clients, scheduling appointments, organizing files, preparing documents for clients, and managing calendars.
• Other duties as assigned.

Applicants who complete all of the requested information, including the assessments will be provided with a priority in review.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 - $22.00 per hour

Expected hours: 30 – 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Free parking
• Opportunities for advancement
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• No nights
• No weekends

Travel requirement:

• No travel

Experience:

• Legal Assistant/Paralegal: 1 year (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Chandler, AZ 85286: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person