Family Law Paralegal

Job description

Seeking a Rockstar Paralegal to join our team!

APPLICATIONS RECEIVED THROUGH THIS SYSTEM AND THAT DO NOT FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED. Follow the instructions below and use the email Info@gafamilylawyers.com (with no space in the email)

We are a family law firm that is on track for aggressive growth and we need an experienced Paralegal to join our team and work directly with the owners and attorneys to support the team and help our clients.

We want to be known for helping our clients through an extremely emotional process feeling as though they are a better person, in a better position, and that they had a team behind them that really cared and fought for them. We are growing fast, and we need a paralegal who can hit the ground running.

This position will be responsible for important work, including:

• Reviewing and drafting routine legal documents
• Creating and maintaining case files
• Facilitating the meeting of attorney's deadlines by keeping organized schedules and providing timely reminders
• Conducting legal research

If these statements appeal to you, then you may be our paralegal:

• 3 years’ experience as a paralegal
• Bachelor's degree or Paralegal certificate
• Experience with drafting/reviewing Child Support Worksheets
• Experience with drafting pleadings
• You are an amazing scheduler with a sickening degree of attention to detail
• You are very good with calendars, e-mail, spreadsheets, word processing, and the internet
• Your middle name is “No Drama”
• You are an awesome juggler of tasks and can change gears quickly
• You do not think scanning and copying are “beneath you”

We need a Paralegal with experience in Family Law. The ideal candidate will be able to take initiative on work that needs to be done and complete tasks with minimal handholding.

This is a full-time job where you are expected to manage a caseload, so you absolutely must be able to work *in the office* for 40 hours per week.

Prepare a cover letter with no more than TWO paragraphs and a closing sentence. In the first paragraph explain what you believe are the 3 most important qualities needed in someone who works with family law clients and why you believe they are the most important qualities. In the second paragraph, explain why you applied to this particular ad. As a closing sentence please write, “I have read the instructions contained in the job posting and have followed the instructions.”

Do not send your resume through this website. Email your resume and cover letter in PDF format to info@gafamilylawyers.com. The subject line of the email should your last name (all caps), followed by the position you are applying for in lower case, followed by one word that you would use to describe yourself in all caps. [For example: SMITH paralegal AWESOME]

We look forward to reviewing your application.

APPLICATIONS RECEIVED THROUGH THIS SYSTEM AND THAT DO NOT FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED

Work Remotely

• No

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: Based off experience

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Profit Sharing Plan

Experience:

• Microsoft Office: 1 year (Required)
• Paralegal: 2 years (Required)

Work Location: One location