The Family Law Paralegal will be responsible for providing legal support and paralegal services on a wide variety of moderate to complex legal matters related to estate planning and administration.
Duties will include but are not limited to drafting, legal research, preparation and filing of documents, customer service and support, drafting correspondence, as well as the organization of client data and other administrative initiatives.
Key Roles and Responsibilities:
Preparing and drafting motions, pleadings, judgments, statements, documents, and other correspondence (e.
g.
, debt and asset lists, witness affidavits, child support worksheets, responsive pleadings, etc.
)
Performing legal research
Maintaining attorney calendars and case files
Scheduling appointments, court appearances, and mediation/deposition hearings
Serving as a liaison between the client and attorney, conducting client interviews
Preparing trial notebooks and providing assistance in trial settings
Preparing and reviewing discovery packages, including disclosure statements, answers to interrogatories, and production requests
Requirements
• At least 3 years of experience
• Either an associates degree in paralegal studies or a bachelor’s degree
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and case management software such as Clio/Clio Grow
• Strong legal writing skills
• Strong legal research skills