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Job Description
Job Description
We are looking for a detail-oriented paralegal with at least 3-5 years' civil litigation experience to hit the ground running in our boutique law practice. Our paralegals manage calendars and case deadlines, conduct discovery, draft pleadings, meet with clients, and complete projects with a self-starter attitude and a high level of attention to detail. We are steadfast in our commitment to attentive, personal communication, ensuring that we're accessible and responsive.
We know our clients face legal issues that may profoundly impact the course of their lives, and our paralegals provide courteous, attentive, and empathetic support to clients. Our ideal candidate will be hyper-organized, passionate about clients, self-motivated, and articulate in oral and written communication. A can-do, pleasant attitude and the ability to work independently is a must in our fast-paced, top-tier law firm.
If you are ready to work with a talented team to provide premium-level service to clients, we want to meet you!
Responsibilities:
We are a boutique family law firm located in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. Our clients rely on us to take the reigns in a stressful, challenging time in their lives, and we do not take that lightly. We are a team of high achievers and we take pride in our work, because our clients pay a premium for our prompt, thoughtful, and detail-oriented commitment to their cases. Our law firm values every member of our team and provides an environment of personal and professional development to encourage a long-term commitment to the firm. We love to celebrate the personal and professional success of our team members. We also support our local community through charitable projects and sponsorships.
Job Requirements:
This is a full-time in-person opportunity.
Qualifications:
Please note that your ability and willingness to follow these instructions explicitly will play a big role in whether you will be considered for this position.
Submit the following to work@nelsonlawgrouppc.com :
We are a boutique family law firm located in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. Our clients rely on us to take the reigns in a stressful, challenging time in their lives, and we do not take that lightly. We are a team of high achievers and we take pride in our work, because our clients pay a premium for our prompt, thoughtful, and detail-oriented commitment to their cases. Our law firm values every member of our team and provides an environment of personal and professional development to encourage a long-term commitment to the firm. We love to celebrate the personal and professional success of our team members. We also support our local community through charitable projects and sponsorships.
Company Description
We are a boutique family law firm located in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. Our clients rely on us to take the reigns in a stressful, challenging time in their lives, and we do not take that lightly. We are a team of high achievers and we take pride in our work, because our clients pay a premium for our prompt, thoughtful, and detail-oriented commitment to their cases. Our law firm values every member of our team and provides an environment of personal and professional development to encourage a long-term commitment to the firm. We love to celebrate the personal and professional success of our team members. We also support our local community through charitable projects and sponsorships.
Job Description
Job Description
We are looking for a detail-oriented paralegal with at least 3-5 years' civil litigation experience to hit the ground running in our boutique law practice. Our paralegals manage calendars and case deadlines, conduct discovery, draft pleadings, meet with clients, and complete projects with a self-starter attitude and a high level of attention to detail. We are steadfast in our commitment to attentive, personal communication, ensuring that we're accessible and responsive.
We know our clients face legal issues that may profoundly impact the course of their lives, and our paralegals provide courteous, attentive, and empathetic support to clients. Our ideal candidate will be hyper-organized, passionate about clients, self-motivated, and articulate in oral and written communication. A can-do, pleasant attitude and the ability to work independently is a must in our fast-paced, top-tier law firm.
If you are ready to work with a talented team to provide premium-level service to clients, we want to meet you!
Responsibilities:
- Conscientious. Care intensely about keeping attorneys and clients organized so no one misses a deadline or makes a mistake.
- Be dependable. Build trust with attorneys by ensuring smooth management of cases from start to finish. Communicate professionally about deadline management. Complete each task on-time and free of errors.
- Stay organized. Work directly with one or two attorneys to balance busy schedules including trial deadlines, case schedule, and communications with clients, court, and opposing counsel.
- Build rapport with clients by listening, projecting calmness, and over communicating important details and deadlines.
- Save yourself time. Create checklists and document procedures that save you and your team time.
- Create a great first impression for the firm when greeting new potential clients over the phone.
- Get new clients up to speed quickly. Run conflict checks and direct new clients to the appropriate person.
- Demonstrate your writing skills when drafting correspondence to clients, pleadings, and orders.
- High standards. Expects personal performance and team performance to be nothing short of the best.
- Organization. Does not let important deadlines slip through the cracks, reminds attorney of impending deadlines, and diligently maintain online calendar. Flexibility in prioritizing and balancing emergency tasks with ongoing to-do list.
- Work ethic. Possesses a strong willingness to work hard and occasional long hours to get the job done. Has a track record of working hard.
- Communication. Speaks and writes clearly and articulately while being sensitive to clients. Communicates professionally with team regarding balancing multiple deadlines. Maintains this standard in all forms of written communications including email.
- Honesty/integrity. Does not cut corners ethically. Earns trust and maintains confidences. Does what is right, not just what is politically expedient. Speaks plainly and truthfully.
- Calm under pressure. Maintains stable performance when under heavy pressure or stress.
- Intelligence. Learns quickly. Demonstrates ability to quickly and proficiently understand and absorb new information.
- Attention to detail. Does not let important details slip through the cracks or derail a project.
- Enthusiasm. Exhibits passion and excitement over work, has a can-do attitude.
- Computer skills, including but not limited to Microsoft Office Suite, e-mail, and case management software (Clio).
- Experience. At least 3 - 5 years previous civil litigation law paralegal experience and board certified is preferred.
We are a boutique family law firm located in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. Our clients rely on us to take the reigns in a stressful, challenging time in their lives, and we do not take that lightly. We are a team of high achievers and we take pride in our work, because our clients pay a premium for our prompt, thoughtful, and detail-oriented commitment to their cases. Our law firm values every member of our team and provides an environment of personal and professional development to encourage a long-term commitment to the firm. We love to celebrate the personal and professional success of our team members. We also support our local community through charitable projects and sponsorships.
Job Requirements:
This is a full-time in-person opportunity.
Qualifications:
- Comprehensive knowledge of civil law and procedures
- Minimum of 3 years' experience in civil practice support
- Valid Driver's license and reliable transportation
- Pass background check and drug test
- Pass interview and other skill testing
- Compensation commensurate with experience
- Recognized work-life balance
- Retirement plan and profit sharing
- Health benefits available
Please note that your ability and willingness to follow these instructions explicitly will play a big role in whether you will be considered for this position.
Submit the following to work@nelsonlawgrouppc.com :
- Resume
- Cover Letter
- References
We are a boutique family law firm located in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. Our clients rely on us to take the reigns in a stressful, challenging time in their lives, and we do not take that lightly. We are a team of high achievers and we take pride in our work, because our clients pay a premium for our prompt, thoughtful, and detail-oriented commitment to their cases. Our law firm values every member of our team and provides an environment of personal and professional development to encourage a long-term commitment to the firm. We love to celebrate the personal and professional success of our team members. We also support our local community through charitable projects and sponsorships.
Company Description
We are a boutique family law firm located in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. Our clients rely on us to take the reigns in a stressful, challenging time in their lives, and we do not take that lightly. We are a team of high achievers and we take pride in our work, because our clients pay a premium for our prompt, thoughtful, and detail-oriented commitment to their cases. Our law firm values every member of our team and provides an environment of personal and professional development to encourage a long-term commitment to the firm. We love to celebrate the personal and professional success of our team members. We also support our local community through charitable projects and sponsorships.