What are the responsibilities and job description for the Family Law Paralegal - Full Time position at KEY LAW OFFICE PC?
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Competitive salary
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
We are a growing family law and estate planning firm in need of a reliable and self-motivated paralegal. The individual will work directly with our attorneys, performing a variety of complex legal and administrative support duties. The ideal candidate for this position is organized, professional, responsible, capable of working with limited supervision and committed to helping us meet all our clients’ needs.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
- Maintains and organizes client files
- Drafts, prepares, reviews, and edits appropriate legal documents and
correspondence - Files documents with the courts
- Manages attorney caseloads, including scheduling, prioritizing, and case
management - Participates in coordinating discovery, including drafting, responding and
calendaring of discovery documents - Researches and analyzes legal sources such as statutes and case law
- Assists in trial preparation
- Reviews mail and screens calls for attorneys
- Answers telephone calls and greets clients as needed
MINIMUM QUALIFICTIONS
- Education: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university (a paralegal certificate and two additional years of experience may be substituted)
EXPERIENCE
- Two years of full-time experience working as a legal assistant or paralegal in family law
- Knowledge of general office practices
- Skill in handling multiple tasks, prioritizing, and meeting deadlines
- Demonstrated skill in effective oral and written communication
- Skill in exercising sound judgment and effective decision making
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Outlook, ProDoc, and E-filing.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Paralegal certification
Compensation: Starting at $28/hr
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday - Friday
Experience:
- Paralegal: 2 years (Required)
Work Location: In person