Family Law Paralegal

Foster Law Firm

Family Law Paralegal

Stockbridge, GA
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    We're looking for an organized, detail-oriented, and experienced paralegal to play an important role on our legal team. You'll draft legal documents such as complaints, motions, and affidavits, prepare briefs, conduct legal research for trial preparation, and keep case files and other important information neatly organized and easily accessible. If you're interested in advancing your paralegal career with opportunities for growth, we want to hear from you. Responsibilities: • Draft subpoenas and coordinate with process servers • Take care of administrative tasks such as answering phones and maintaining an organized filing system for all legal documents • 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 • Prepare legal documents, correspondence, and pleadings such as complaints, interrogatories, subpoenas, deposition notices, pretrial orders, legal briefs, and affidavits, under the supervision of a lawyer Qualifications: • Strong preference for candidates who have completed a paralegal professional certification or have an advanced paralegal education • Must have great time-management skills, and organizational skills • Strong oral and written communication skills • ABA-approved paralegal certificate program such as an Associate’s degree or proprietary school program in paralegal studies, Bachelor’s degree desired • 3 years of experience in legal services under an attorney or lawyer in a law firm setting Compensation: $18 - $25 hourly