Family Paralegal

OVERVIEW: Manuel Diaz Law Firm, PC. is looking for a self-motivated Bilingual (Spanish) Paralegal to join the Family Department.


REPORTING RELATIONSHIP : Reports to the Paralegal Supervisor for the Family Department.


DUTIES AND RELATIONSHIPS: The Paralegal will provide a broad spectrum of legal services under the supervision of an attorney.

Responsibilities:

• Provide administrative support to lawyer and enhance office effectiveness
• Handle communication with clients, witnesses etc.
• Manage client interaction to facilitate communication.
• Locate and develop relevant case information
• Type up and file basic legal documents and correspondence
• Assist team in gathering documents from clients
• Answer and direct phone calls
• Maintain contact lists
• Monitor deadlines and juggle calendars
• Translations (In-office and Out-of-Office)
• Draft basic forms (waiver of service, notice of hearings, request for citation, etc.)

Manuel Diaz Law Firm, P.C.'s mission is to establish a dedicated client relationship by providing the highest quality legal representation and an exceptional client experience. Our values are to treat others as you want to be treated, positive mental attitude, and go above and beyond.


Qualifications & Skills:

• Excellent customer service skills
• Computer literacy (Microsoft Word, Outlook and Excel; Adobe Acrobat)
• Proficiency in English and Spanish
• Excellent secretarial and organizational skills
• Ability to juggle multiple activities and work under pressure
• 3 or more years' experience as a legal assistant (preferred)
• experience with divorces, SAPCR's, custody, child support, modification and enforcement matters (preferred)

SALARY: Hourly Pay - Based on applicant's years of relevant experience.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits offered:

• Health insurance.
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Supplemental insurance
• Life insurance
• STD/LTD coverage
• Paid time off
• 401 (k)

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: One Location.