Job Description

Immediate opening. Full Time Paralegal needed for small law firm in robust practice. Great opportunity to take on many different tasks and learn as much as you desire. Practice concentrates on family violence and child abuse matters in family law.

Requirements:

·         Paralegal Certificate

·         Familiarity with Family & Civil law, legal procedures and court system

·         Proficiency in MS Programs, Green Filing, Adobe Pro and other software applications

·         Minimum of 3-5 years paralegal experience Family and/or Civil law experience, highly preferred

·         In office- this is not a remote position

·         Full time Monday-Friday 9am-6pm

Responsibilities:

·         Knowledge of family & civil law litigation, can ready pleadings for filing, organize document productions, prepare declarations of disclosure, calendar deadlines, and communicate effectively with attorneys and clients.

·         Draft judgments, dissolutions, Meet and confer letters re: discovery, PDD’s, DVTRO, subpoena’s and organize multiple tasks

·         Create and prepare legal records including pleadings, motions and manage discovery documents 

·         Interview and meet with clients

·         Gather, analyze, organize and copy materials for use as evidence in legal proceedings; including exhibits, pleadings, and interrogatories confirming case status with attorney

·         Arrange for the filing of court documents

·         Legal research

·         Knowledge of constitution, legal terminology, regulations and court system

·         Answering of phones and other various administrative tasks

·         Client Billing

Salary:

Depending on experience