Job Description

We are seeking a Family Law Paralegal to connect with our legal team! We are searching for a candidate who likes to be challenged and has a strong work ethic. Candidate shall provide overall support to attorneys' business needs and will do whatever necessary to meet deadlines including staying for occasional overtime.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct research to support legal proceedings
• Assist with the drafting and reviewing of legal documents such as motions, contracts, and agreements
• Investigate facts to help in the negotiation of legal disputes
• Monitor and ensure compliance with state and federal regulations
• Record and store client information
• Provide administrative support for attorneys in court and at the offices
• Be a team player

Qualifications:

• Minimum of two years experience as a paralegal in a Family Law firm
• Familiarity with legal research (LexisNexis)
• Ability to prioritize and multitask
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Deadline and detail-oriented

Desired Skills:

• Familiarity with the following programs:
• Case management software (Practice Panther)
• CEB Essential Forms
• WordPerfect
• Microsoft Office
• Dissomaster
• Xspouse
• Adobe Acrobat Pro
• Bilingual is a plus