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Paralegal

Hughes & Hughes, LLP

Paralegal

Palm Desert, CA
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    We’re seeking a skilled and experienced paralegal to support our growing legal team. The ideal candidate for this position will use their work experience and organizational skills to prepare and maintain legal documents, file motions, interview clients, and conduct legal research. If you’re looking to fill an invaluable position at a firm and love helping others, apply today. Responsibilities: Perform administrative duties such as answering phone calls and keeping our case filing system organized so all documents are readily accessible Assist lawyers in preparing legal documentation, pleadings, and correspondence including correspondence such as interrogatories, subpoenas, deposition notices, complaints, pretrial orders, legal briefs, and affidavits 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 Draft subpoenas and coordinate with process servers Gather information about legal issues from the client in interviews Qualifications: Excellent organizational skills, and time-management skills Candidates must have completed an ABA-approved paralegal certificate program such as an Associate’s degree or proprietary school program in paralegal studies, Bachelor’s degree preferred Completion of a nationally-accredited paralegal program strongly preferred Strong oral and written communication skills 3 years of experience in legal services under an attorney or lawyer in a law firm setting • At least 2 years of family law paralegal experience under an attorney or lawyer in a law firm setting