What are the responsibilities and job description for the Paralegal - Family / Criminal / Litigation NEEDED position at Penner Lowe Law Group LLC?
Positions Available:
- Senior Criminal Paralegal
- Criminal Paralegal
- Family Law Paralegal
**Compensation for this role is competitive and commensurate with experience. Senior position qualifies/offers a higher hourly rate and increased responsibilities/expectations**
Job Description:
Penner Lowe Law Group, LLC is looking for Paralegals. Penner Lowe zealously seeks the most outstanding result possible for our clients, and we want paralegals who are passionate and ready to fight for our clients. The preferred candidates would have at least 3 years of experience in a law firm environment. This is a professional position with a demanding workload that requires attention to detail and efficiency. The successful candidate will be highly organized, able to multi-task, detail-oriented, self-directed, dependable, possess strong interpersonal skills, be able to effectively work as part of a team as well as independently, and have a strong work ethic.
Job Duties:
- Assist in drafting correspondence, pleadings, memos, charts, etc. Proofreads and reformats as requested with accuracy and attention to detail.
- Maintain calendar by planning and scheduling conferences, calls, and deadlines pertaining to attorney dockets. Organize meetings, deliveries, court reporters, witnesses and other special functions and services.
- Research case materials, pleadings, and correspondence from document management systems as needed by managing attorney. Familiar with Odyssey, West Law, LexisNexis, and misc legal softwares used to work legal matters.
- Trial preparation and overall assistance with indexing, binding, compiling, organizing, scanning, and uploading pleadings, correspondence, case materials, research, graphics, and supplies in anticipation of hearings, depositions, and trials
- Proficiency in use of personal computer, software, tools, and applications. Including copy, fax, scanner, printer, multi-line phones, local, state and federal e-filing websites.
- Represents attorney in a professional way by communicating and obtaining information from colleagues, co-counsel, opposing counsel, clients, courts, etc.
- Responsible for tracking time/billable hours. (TABS3 Software used)
Qualifications
- General legal experience.
- Strong legal writing, research, and analytical skills
- Experience maintaining dockets and working legal documents is preferred.
- Ability to work independently and in a high volume, fast-paced environment.
- Ability to manage your own caseload with limited supervision.
- Highly proficient in WordPerfect, MS Word, Outlook, and Excel
- Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and a proven track record of legal support experience is preferred.
- Strong client services experience.
Why Penner Lowe Law Group?
- Competitive Pay (based on experience)
- Sign On Bonus
- Incentives/Bonus Pay
- 401 (k)
- 401(k) Employer Contribution
- Health Insurance (Dental and Vision)
- Flexible Spending Account
- Life Insurance (100% covered)
- Fitness Center (100% Covered)
Additional Perks:
- Paid Webinars/Seminars/CLE's
- Employee of the month: bonus check, free attire, paid parking
- Paralegal Certification paid for after 2 year employment anniversary.
- Employee wellness: Monthly potlucks, cross training, and off-site events
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $20.00 - $28.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40.00 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Opportunities for advancement
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Holidays
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Salary : $20 - $28