What are the responsibilities and job description for the Paralegal position at Klie Law Offices, PLLC?
Are you passionate about helping people and eager to be part of a high-performing team with a strong, supportive culture? Klie Law Offices is seeking a Family Law Paralegal who brings high standards, positive energy, and a commitment to exceptional client service.
In this role, you will support our family law attorneys by coordinating court hearings, preparing legal documents, managing discovery, conducting legal research, and assisting with case management. You will play an important role in helping clients through challenging and meaningful moments in their lives.
At Klie Law Offices, our culture is built on accountability, teamwork, compassion, growth, and providing high-quality legal services every day without exceptions.
If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and take pride in your work, we invite you to apply.
Compensation:$40,000 - $60,00 yearly base plus bonus
Responsibilities:
- Assist lawyers in preparing legal documentation, pleadings, and correspondence including correspondence such as interrogatories, subpoenas, deposition notices, complaints, pretrial orders, legal briefs, and affidavits
- Coordinate law office activity, including the drafting subpoenas and coordinating with process servers
- Perform administrative duties such as answering phone calls and keeping our case filing system organized so all documents are readily accessible
- Help lawyers prepare for trial by preparing and organizing exhibits, assisting with client meetings, filing motions, conducting research on legal articles, and organizing and coordinating witnesses
- Hold client interviews to gather information about their legal problems
- Coordinate and manage the preparation of legal documents, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
- Assist attorneys in preparing for family court hearings, providing essential support and maintaining organized records.
- Conduct thorough legal research to support case strategies and ensure comprehensive case preparation.
- Communicate effectively with clients, keeping them informed and engaged throughout the legal process.
- Maintain and update case files, ensuring all documentation is current and easily accessible.
- Collaborate with the legal team to develop and implement case strategies that align with client goals.
- Schedule and coordinate meetings, depositions, and court appearances, optimizing time management for the team.
Qualifications:
- Must have strong interpersonal skills and talent for writing and grammar
- Candidates should possess high-level organizational skills, and time-management skills
- Experience in preparing and managing legal documents with precision and efficiency.
- Ability to assist attorneys in family court hearings, providing reliable support and maintaining organized records.
- Proven track record of conducting thorough legal research to support case strategies.
- Strong communication skills to effectively engage with clients and keep them informed throughout the legal process.
- Proficiency in maintaining and updating case files, ensuring all documentation is current and accessible.
- Collaborative spirit to work seamlessly with the legal team in developing and implementing case strategies.
- Organizational skills to schedule and coordinate meetings, depositions, and court appearances efficiently.
About Company
Klie Law Offices, PLLC, is a growing litigation firm dedicated to guiding clients through challenging times with honest and efficient service. We focus on family law, employment law, and personal injury, serving clients across West Virginia with offices in Buckhannon, Parkersburg, Clarksburg, Morgantown, and Canton, OH. Our commitment is to provide high-quality, ethical, and legal services and prioritize client satisfaction.
This isn’t a big firm where you’ll disappear behind the scenes.
This is a place where your work will matter to your team, clients, and your future.
Ready to start your next chapter?
Salary : $6,000 - $40,000