Family Law Paralegal

We are looking for an experienced, detail-oriented paralegal to hit the ground running in our boutique family law practice. Our paralegals manage calendars and case deadlines, conductdiscovery, draft pleadings, meet with clients, and complete projects with a self-starter attitude and a high level of attention to detail. We are steadfast in our commitment to attentive, personal communication, ensuring that we’re accessible and responsive, with the ultimate goal ofprotecting the client’s fortune and family. We know our clients face legal issues that may profoundly impact the course of their lives, and our paralegals provide courteous, attentive, and empathetic support to clients. Our ideal candidate will be hyper-organized, passionate about clients, self-motivated, and articulate in oral and written communication. A can-do, pleasant attitude and the ability to work independently is a must in our fast-paced, top-tier law firm. If you are ready to work with a talented team to provide premium-level service to clients, we want to meet you! Responsibilities: Conscientious. Care intensely about keeping attorneys and clients organized so no one misses a deadline or makes a mistake. Be dependable . Build trust with attorneys by ensuring smooth case management from start to finish. Communicate professionally about deadline management. Complete each task on-time and free of errors. Stay organized. Work directly with one or two attorneys to balance busy schedules, including trial deadlines, case schedules, and communications with clients, court, and opposing counsel. Build rapport with clients by listening, projecting calmness, and overcommunicating important details and deadlines. Save yourself. Create checklists and document procedures that save you and your team time. Create a great first impression for the firm when greeting new potential clients over the Get new clients up to speed quickly . Run conflict checks and direct new clients to the appropriate person. Demonstrate your writing skills when drafting correspondence to clients, pleadings, and orders. Qualifications: High standards . Expects personal performance and team performance to be nothing short of the best. Organization . Does not let important deadlines slip through the cracks, reminds the attorney of impending deadlines, and diligently maintains online Flexibility in prioritizing and balancing emergency tasks with ongoing to-do list items. Work ethic . Possesses a strong willingness to work hard and occasionally long hours to get the job done. Has a track record of working hard. Communication . Speaks and writes clearly and articulately while being sensitive to clients. Communicates professionally with the team regarding balancing multiple deadlines. Maintains this standard in all forms of written communications, including email. Honesty/integrity. Does not cut corners. Earns trust and maintains confidence. Does what is right, not just what is politically expedient. Speaks plainly and truthfully. Calm under pressure . Maintains stable performance when under heavy pressure or Learns quickly. Demonstrates ability to quickly and proficiently understand and absorb new information. Attention to detail. Does not let important details slip through the cracks or derail a project. Enthusiasm. Exhibits passion and excitement over work, has a can-do attitude. Computer skills , including but not limited to Microsoft Office Suite, e-mail, and case management software. Experience: 10 years of previous family law paralegal experience with board certification preferred. Comprehensive knowledge of civil law and procedures Minimum of 3 years’ experience in civil practice support Valid Driver’s license and reliable transportation Pass a background check and drug test Pass the interview and other skill testing Job Requirements: This is a full-time in-person opportunity. Compensation & Benefits: Compensation commensurate with experience Recognized work-life balance Retirement plan and profit sharing Health benefits available #J-18808-Ljbffr Nelson Law Group