Senior Family Law Paralegal

Hecht Family Law

Senior Family Law Paralegal

Alpharetta, GA
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: • Work with lawyers to prepare for trial by conducting research on legal articles, preparing and organizing exhibits, organizing and coordinating witnesses, filing motions, and assisting with client meetings • Coordinate law office activity, including the drafting subpoenas and coordinating with process servers • Gather information about legal issues from the client in interviews • Take care of administrative tasks such as answering phones and maintaining an organized filing system for all legal documents • Draft legal documents, pleadings, and correspondence such as interrogatories, subpoenas, deposition notices, complaints, pretrial orders, legal briefs, and affidavits under the guidance of a lawyer • Provide legal support to Family Law Attorneys within the firm's family law practice in Alpharetta, GA, US • Collaborate closely with Senior Family Law Attorneys for seamless assistance • Conduct thorough legal research and analysis as required • Handle preparation and filing of various legal documents, such as pleadings, agreements, discovery requests, and responses • Aid attorneys in trial preparation by organizing evidence, drafting motions and briefs, and preparing witness lists • Engage in effective communication with clients, opposing counsel, and other relevant parties throughout the legal process • Maintain and manage case files and documents meticulously, both physically and electronically Qualifications: • 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 • Minimum of 4 years of experience required as a family law paralegal • Proficient in all aspects of family law, with a focus on drafting pleadings, motions, settlement agreements, and discovery • Demonstrated strong research and writing abilities • Skilled in Microsoft Office and legal research software • Capable of multitasking and prioritizing tasks effectively in a fast-paced setting Compensation: $65,000 - $85,000 yearly

    • Provide legal support to Family Law Attorneys within the firm's family law practice in Alpharetta, GA, US • Collaborate closely with Senior Family Law Attorneys for seamless assistance • Conduct thorough legal research and analysis as required • Handle preparation and filing of various legal documents, such as pleadings, agreements, discovery requests, and responses • Aid attorneys in trial preparation by organizing evidence, drafting motions and briefs, and preparing witness lists • Engage in effective communication with clients, opposing counsel, and other relevant parties throughout the legal process • Maintain and manage case files and documents meticulously, both physically and electronically • Assist in the preparation for depositions, mediations, and hearings to support legal proceedings

  • Compensation
    $65,000-$85,000 per year