Family Law - Litigation Paralegal

Law Offices of Carmiece T. Graves, PLLC

Family Law - Litigation Paralegal

Upper Marlboro, MD
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 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: • Assist lawyers in preparing legal documentation, pleadings, and correspondence including correspondence such as interrogatories, subpoenas, deposition notices, complaints, pretrial orders, legal briefs, and affidavits • 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 • Conduct interviews with clients to gather information about their legal issues • Arrange law office activity such as drafting subpoenas and coordinating with process servers • Take care of administrative tasks such as answering phones and maintaining an organized filing system for all legal documents Qualifications: • 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 desired • Must have great time-management skills, and organizational skills • 3 years of experience in legal services under an attorney or lawyer in a law firm setting • Strong preference for candidates who have completed a paralegal professional certification or have an advanced paralegal education • Must have strong interpersonal skills and talent for writing and grammar Compensation: $25 - $30 hourly