Paralegal

WhitbeckBeglis, PLLC is a national family law firm with a focus on domestic law, including divorce, child custody, spousal support, education law, and mental health law. 

· Meets with attorneys, clients, and other professionals to discuss assigned cases or projects.

· Drafts legal documents, including routine pleadings, and files pleadings according to judicial procedures.

· Prepares, organizes, stores, and retrieves case files, which may include evidence, exhibits, depositions, pleadings, exhibits, and other items.

· Assists attorneys with trial preparation.

· Develops and maintains records regarding billable hours spent on specific cases.

· Maintain attorney(s) calendar by monitoring court appearance dates, pleadings, and docket court-imposed deadlines.

· Communicate and obtain information, following up on delegated assignments.

· Ability to effectively communicate with clients, court personnel, opposing counsel, experts, etc.

· Consistent follow-up and ability to multitask and effectively prioritize and meet tight deadlines.

· Performs other related duties as assigned. 

· Two to four years’ paralegal experience

· Excellent verbal and written communication skills. 

· Understanding of legal language and principles, court pleadings and processes, and other related matters. 

· Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.

· Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

· Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.

· Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

· Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.

· Ability to maintain confidentiality, and to exercise discretion and good judgment. 

· Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

· Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

· Must be able to lift 15 pounds at times.

Benefits:

· Excellent Benefits (medical, dental, vision, life, STD, LTD)

· 401(K)

· 14 days accrued paid time off per year

· 12 paid holidays annually

WhitbeckBeglis is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We also participate in E-Verify