Legal Assistant

About the role

We’re hiring a legal assistant/paralegal to assist our legal team in preparing legal documents, filing motions, coordinating law office activity, and conducting legal research.

Responsibilities

• 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
• Assist lawyers in preparing legal documentation, pleadings, and correspondence including correspondence such as interrogatories, subpoenas, deposition notices, complaints, pretrial orders, legal briefs, and affidavits
• Gather information about legal issues from the client in interviews
• Perform administrative duties such as answering phone calls and keeping our case filing system organized so all documents are readily accessible
• Coordinate law office activity, including the drafting subpoenas and coordinating with process servers

Qualifications

• 3 years of experience in family law
• 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
• At least 3 years of experience in legal services under an attorney or lawyer in a law firm setting
• Must have strong interpersonal skills and talent for writing and grammar
• Candidates who have completed a paralegal professional certification or have advanced paralegal education will receive preference

Pay

$48,000 depending on experience & certifications