Paralegal

Katie L. Lewis, P.C. Family Law

Paralegal

Dallas, TX
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: • Conduct interviews with clients to gather information about their legal issues • Arrange law office activity such as drafting subpoenas and coordinating with process servers • Organize our case filing systems to ensure all documents are properly sorted and easy to locate, and other administrative duties as needed • Aid lawyers in trial preparation by preparing and organizing exhibits, organizing and coordinating witnesses, conducting research on legal articles, and assisting with client meetings and filing motions • 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 If these statements appeal to you, then you may be our perfect fit: • You are a team player • You see an opportunity for organization where other people see a mess • You understand that sometimes it’s OK to leave a message, but you also know when you have to keep trying until you speak to a person • You smile when you answer the phone • You are an amazing scheduler with a sickening degree of attention to detail • You are very good with calendars, e-mail, spreadsheets, word processing, and the internet • Your middle name is “No Drama” • You are an awesome juggler of tasks and can change gears quickly • You don't mind scanning and copying Qualifications: • Candidates who have completed a paralegal professional certification or have advanced paralegal education will receive preference • Strong oral and written communication 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 • 3+ years of legal service experience under an attorney or lawyer in a law firm setting • Must have great time-management skills, and organizational skills Compensation: $70,000+ DOE

    • If these statements appeal to you, then you may be our perfect fit: • You are a team player • You see an opportunity for organization where other people see a mess • You understand that sometimes it’s OK to leave a message, but you also know when you have to keep trying until you speak to a person • You smile when you answer the phone • You are an amazing scheduler with a sickening degree of attention to detail • You are very good with calendars, e-mail, spreadsheets, word processing, and the internet • Your middle name is “No Drama” • You are an awesome juggler of tasks and can change gears quickly • You don't mind scanning and copying