Family Law Paralegal

JOB DESCRIPTION: 

The Family Law Paralegal performs legal support functions as outlined below. The Paralegal is responsible for supporting multiple attorneys in the Firm and is expected to have a high degree of responsibility for project management and implementation.

The paralegal frequently drafts discovery, reviews client files, prepares background memorandum’s and communicates with clients. The ideal candidate partners with Shareholders and Associates within the Firm to deliver efficient, responsive and creative results for our clients; is a nimble learner actively problem-solving, researching and growing; and has situational adaptability to prioritize and focus in a fast-pace environment. Additionally, they possess extreme attention to detail, excellent problem-solving skills and team mindset.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Review incoming discovery from opposing counsel for deficiency and prepare supplemental requests, as needed
• Review, request and summarize criminal records and client files
• Prepare background memorandum’s on witnesses
• Organize and maintain case files, attorney notebooks, databases, spreadsheets and other materials
• Prepare witness and exhibit lists
• Interact and communication with clients
• Interact with other paralegals to assist with heavy workload or coverage
• Assist attorneys in preparation for trial by arranging preparing trial exhibits, coordinating experts and witnesses and preparing demonstrative exhibits
• Developing, responding or objecting to interrogatories or request to admit and summarizing interrogatories and admissions received
• Prepare and cull documents for production, expert review and depositions
• Coordinate and track project activities
• Perform other duties as requested

Supervisory Responsibilities:

This job has no supervisory responsibilities

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

Competency Statement(s)

• Integrity/Ethics - Deals with others in a straightforward and honest manner, is accountable for actions, maintains confidentiality, supports company values, conveys good news and bad.
• Communication - Communicates well both verbally and in writing, creates accurate and punctual reports, delivers presentations, shares information and ideas with others, has good listening skills.
• Interpersonal Skills - Has good listening skills, builds strong relationships, is flexible/open-minded, negotiates effectively, solicits performance feedback, and handles constructive criticism.
• Quality - Is attentive to detail and accuracy, is committed to excellence, looks for improvements continuously, monitors quality levels, finds root cause of quality problems, owns/acts on quality problems.
• Sense of Urgency - Prioritizes well, shows energy, reacts to opportunities, instills urgency in others, meets deadlines.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS FOR CONSIDERATION:

• Associate degree in paralegal or legal studies or paralegal certificate and three years of related experience or equivalent combination of education, work experience and training in a law office setting
• Paralegal certificate from ABA-approves program is preferred, but will consider experience
• Advanced level of proficiency with Microsoft Office
• Proficiency in trial software
• Experience in insurance defense and bad faith preferred, but will consider experience

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Ability to maintain confidentiality of records and information
• Ability to communicate effectively, both oral and written
• Strong command of the English language, including excellent spelling, grammar, punctuation, form and style
• Ability to create, compose, proof and edit correspondence
• Proficiency in MS Office Applications (Outlook, Word, Excel and Power Point)
• Database and records management skills
• Possess and demonstrate a high level of attention to detail
• Ability to analyze and solve problems
• Possess strong organizational, prioritization and delegation skills
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Impeccable attendance and punctuality and a strong work ethic
• Ability to work in a fast paced, high-pressured environment
• Able to develop a strong rapport with various department staff earning trust and respect

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

This work is physical in nature and requires the following physical activities:

• No or very limited physical effort required
• Work is normally performed in a typical office interior/office work environment
• No or very limited exposure to physical risk
• Sitting for extended periods of time

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Professional Work Environment
• Dress for Your Day flexible dress code
• Flexible schedules
• Onsite