Paralegal

Overview

We are a multi-practice law firm seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Paralegal to support our attorneys across real estate, estate planning, criminal defense, civil litigation, and personal injury matters. The ideal candidate is organized, proactive, and thrives in a fast-paced legal environment. We are looking for someone who is self-sufficient and confident enough to manage cases independently, taking initiative and seeing matters through with minimal supervision. This role is well-suited for a paralegal who is comfortable making day-to-day case decisions, staying ahead of deadlines, and keeping matters moving forward without needing to be closely directed at every step.

Responsibilities

• Assist in drafting, reviewing, and proofreading legal documents such as contracts, pleadings, discovery requests, subpoenas, deeds, estate planning documents, and correspondence with precision and clarity.
• Manage case files using our document management system, My Case, to ensure organized and accessible records.
• Support attorneys with project management tasks.
• Manage attorneys' calendars, including scheduling hearings, client meetings, and court appearances.
• Take initiative to stay on top of case files and handling tasks in a timely manner, ensuring proper prioritization and staying cautious of deadlines.
• Manage intake of client information and handle the set-up of case files.
• Maintain professional communication via phone and email etiquette with clients, courts, opposing counsel and internal teams while providing executive administrative support as needed.
• Aid attorneys with interrogatories and other discovery requests.
• Assist attorneys with Trial preparations including Jury Selection, Witness Preparation, Discovery Review, ETC.,

Requirements:

• Proven paralegal experience in a law office setting with familiarity across multiple practice areas such as estate planning, real estate, criminal, civil, and personal injury.
• Demonstrated ability to handle document review, legal drafting, proofreading, transcription, and preparation efficiently.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining attention to detail.
• Demonstrates an ability to learn and adapt to different case types at a fast pace.
• Proficiency in legal administrative tasks such as filing, data entry, and document management systems (Mycase).
• Applicable knowledge of motions, discovery, evidence, litigation documentation, court rules and procedures, practices etc.
• Seeking long term employment

Education:

• Associate or Bachelor's Degree in Paralegal Studies or an Associated Field

Preferred Qualities:

• Experience working with Real Estate Closings or Deed Preparation.
• Experience working with Microsoft Outlook
• Experience as a Paralegal/ Legal Assistant
• Self-Sufficiency
• Notary

Job Type:

• Full-Time
• In-Person

Benefits:

• Paid Time Off

Schedule:

• Monday -Friday: 8:00am - 4:30pm

Benefits:

• Paid time off
• Work Location: In person

*** If you feel as if your qualities match or would fit well at our firm but you are missing a requirement, please feel free to submit an application anyway! Our firm is looking for someone who can learn at a fast pace. There will be roughly a two-month in firm training/shadowing time period, allowing us to find the best fit for the job.