What are the responsibilities and job description for the Legal Assistant/Paralegal position at Confidential?
SEEKING FAMILY LAW LEGAL ASSISTANT/PARALEGAL
Seeking an energetic individual for fast-paced small law firm practicing in family, personal injury, and criminal LAW.
Job duties will include:
· Provide legal and administrative support to lawyer and enhance office efficiency.
· Assist with communication with clients, witnesses, opposing counsel, and judicial assistants, etc.
· Keep clients and attorney moving forward with discovery deadlines.
· Identify, organize, and label discovery documents for production. Prepare discovery responses, including financial affidavits.
· Review and chart out missing documents, draft motions to compel and discovery subpoenas.
· Review divisional instructions and prepare scheduled matters for hearing within the timeline/instructions of the assigned judge.
- Prepare and draft motions, pleadings, judgments, and other correspondences.
- Schedule appointments, court appearances, and mediation/deposition hearings.
- Track deadlines for responses to petitions/counter petitions and discovery requests.
- Prepare trial notebooks and providing assistance in trial settings.
- Prepare and reviews discovery packages.
- Maintains effective communication with clients and judicial assistants.
· Answer and direct phone calls.
Applicants are REQUIRED to have the following:
- 3 years minimum experience supporting an attorney in Family Law.
· Must be fluent in English (Bilingual Spanish is a plus).
- Must be very detail oriented and organized.
- Must be able to proofread in a time effective manner.
- Must be proficient to advanced in Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat.
· Familiarity with family law, legal procedures, protocols, deadlines and court requirements.
· High stress tolerance. Must thrive in a high-pressure environment.
- Must be highly motivated and driven.
- Must be energetic and work in a fast-paced environment.
- Must be able to type minimum of 45wpm and have strong accuracy.
Job Type: Full-time
Location: Convenient to JTB/ Southside/Gate Parkway
Pay: Between 47K-60K annually depending on experience
Expected hours: 40 per week (no OT)
Benefits:
- Flexible work schedule as long as working main core hours
· A supportive and collaborative work environment.
· PTO/Paid Sick Leave.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $47,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Work Location: In person
Salary : $47,000 - $60,000
