What are the responsibilities and job description for the Paralegal position at Christensen Law?
Christensen Law (www.ccplawyers.com), a Salt Lake City law firm engaged primarily in family, general civil, and appellate practice, seeks to hire a full-time paralegal or legal assistant to join the team. Experience with family law experience may be given preference.
Minimum pay is $19/hour, with higher wage offered for more experienced or qualified candidates.
Applications should include a resume. Cover letters are preferred, but not required.
Job Description/Expectations:
- Work with attorneys to manage, track, calendar and plan progress of cases
- Use templates and create draft filings
- Finalize, proofread and file court papers
- Coordinate scheduling of mediations, depositions, and hearings
- Help compile discovery, disclosures and responses
- Follow-up and communicate with clients as needed
- Work with clients to prepare financial declarations and gather information
- Maintain and organize case file
- Assist with hearing and trial preparation
- Coordinate with other staff on large projects
- Track time spent on each matter
- Strict adherence to confidentiality policy
- Ability to follow SOP
Ideal Qualifications:
- Previous experience with family law
- Familiarity with court system, e-filing, computer skills, MS office
- Great communication skills
- Strong time management and efficiency skills
- Ability to build a rapport with clients
- Excellent understanding of deadlines and timeframes
- Ability to work with clients to gather and review documents
- Self-starter
Job Type: Full-time
Hourly Wage: Pay range is $19 / hour and up, depending on experience and skills.
Benefits:
- Paid Holiday schedule and paid time off
- Paid parking pass
Schedule:
- 8 hours per workday, between 8 am and 6 pm.
Work Location: In person
Job Type: Full-time
Qualifications
- Law office
- Legal case management
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $19.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- Free parking
- Paid time off
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Salary : $19