Family Law Paralegal

KEY LAW OFFICE PC

Family Law Paralegal

Austin, TX
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Benefits:

    401(k)

    401(k) matching

    Competitive salary

    Dental insurance

    Health insurance

    Opportunity for advancement

    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

    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