Paralegal

Job Description

Job Description

Gomez Law, APC

Paralegal

Full-Time (In Office)

Reports to: Managing Attorney

About Us:

At Gomez Law, APC, we’re redefining Real Estate Litigation with a fresh approach and a commitment to excellence. Our team has consistently delivered results for our clients, fueling an impressive 30% year-over-year growth, with ambitious goals for 2025. We’re looking for a detail-oriented and driven Paralegal to play a vital role in supporting our attorneys and ensuring smooth case management. This is an exciting opportunity to join a fast-paced, forward-thinking law firm where your skills and dedication will contribute to meaningful outcomes and professional growth.

What We Need:

We seek a litigation paralegal to join our growing practice. Our law firm focuses on Real Estate disputes. We are a growing team of legal professionals who employ a spirit of team collaboration focused on providing quality legal services and dedication to our clients and their cases. Most of our clients have been damaged by a bank, fraudster, or other third party and need a dedicated law firm to help fight for them. That is why Gomez Law, APC exists.

Learn and Grow With Us:

We’re committed to growing the capabilities of our people. We are building a learning community where you can work with diverse individuals, explore new ways of thinking, and expand your capabilities. Our employees are teachers and learners who work out loud and share their knowledge to enhance each other’s growth.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Must have 3+ of Litigation experience
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• 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 maintain confidentiality, and exercise discretion and good judgment.
• Know how to use Westlaw to conduct legal research and analysis.
• Know how to use Clio Manage.
• Know how to draft pleadings, motions, and discovery.
• Know civil court procedures and deadlines.
• Friendly and professional on the phone and in person with staff and clients.
• Spanish speaking preferred

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Serve as a liaison between client and attorney, including scheduling and conveying information to the client, courts, and opposing counsel.
• Manages legal team's calendar including scheduling meetings, court appearances, depositions, trial conferences, mediation & case reviews.
• Calculate, calendar, and track approaching deadlines.
• Drafts legal documents including routine pleadings and motions, affidavits, and interrogatories; files motions and pleadings according to judicial procedures.
• Researches and analyzes statutes, regulations, legal articles, judicial decisions, and other legal sources; provides written analysis to attorneys.
• Prepares, organizes, stores, and retrieves case files, which may include evidence, exhibits, depositions, pleadings, exhibits, and other items.
• Develop and maintain records regarding billable hours spent on specific cases.
• Assist attorneys with tracking time entries on case matters.
• Follow up with clients regarding billing issues.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Education and Experience:

• A paralegal certificate is preferred but not required.
• Real estate litigation experience is preferred but not required.

Benefits

• Medical Insurance
• 3.5 weeks of PTO/Paid Holidays
• Flexibility Understanding of Schedule Needs
• Paid Training - Our firm will pay for training and extracurriculars to advance your career!
• 401k Matching up to 3.5%
• Internal Bonuses for Online Reviews, Revenue created, and Billable Hours!
• Opportunity for Growth - Become a leader!
• Monthly team-building events and firm sponsored outings
• Reasonable and predictable workload with active calendar control support
• Compensation - $75,000 to $85,000 Annually
• Paralegal compensation is determined on education and experience.