What are the responsibilities and job description for the Paralegal position at Geiger Durkee & Vazquez LLC?
Job Description
Job Description
Benefits :Job Summary
We are seeking a full-time (32 hours per week), highly motivated, Paralegal with a great work ethic, to join our team. In this role, you will work directly under the supervision of our attorneys providing support and ensuring they are able to carry out their duties. You will communicate with clients, compile case materials, and carry out a variety of paralegal and administrative duties. The ideal candidate is hardworking, self-starter and detail-oriented.
Responsibilities
- Communicate with clients and courts
- Prepare case-specific court documents, including but not limited to complaints, answers, discovery documents, briefs and memoranda
- Ensure that case-related documents are well organized and available for review
- E-filing documents with the courts
- Answer phones, as needed.
- At least 2 years experience working as Paralegal in a Law Firm environment;
- Ability to multitask and work well under pressure
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Highly organized with document management experience
- Knowledge of Microsoft Word is required.
- Experience with Clio and / or Family Law Software is preferred.
- Experience in Family Law, Real Estate, and / or Bankruptcy is preferred but not required
Qualifications
Salary is commensurate with experience.
Please send cover letter, resume and salary requirements to : Staci@gdv-law.com