What are the responsibilities and job description for the Legal Assistant position at Santiago Legal?
Job Description
Job Description
We’re seeking a skilled and experienced paralegal to support our growing legal team. The ideal candidate for this position will use their work experience and organizational skills to prepare and maintain legal documents, file motions, interview clients, and conduct legal research. If you’re looking to fill an invaluable position at a firm and love helping others, apply today. Compensation :
35 - $40 hourly
Responsibilities :
Hold client interviews to gather information about their legal problems
Perform administrative duties such as answering phone calls and keeping our case filing system organized so all documents are readily accessible
Help lawyers prepare for trial by preparing and organizing exhibits, assisting with client meetings, filing motions, conducting research on legal articles, and organizing and coordinating witnesses
Draft subpoenas and coordinate with process servers
Assist lawyers in preparing legal documentation, pleadings, and correspondence including correspondence such as interrogatories, subpoenas, deposition notices, complaints, pretrial orders, legal briefs, and affidavits
Roles and Responsibilities of a Family Law Paralegal
As a Family Law Paralegal, you will play a crucial role in supporting our attorneys and clients through various family law matters. Your responsibilities will include :
Draft and prepare legal documents such as petitions, motions, pleadings, judgments, and declarations.
Organize and manage case files, ensuring all documents are filed correctly and timely.
Assist in the preparation of discovery documents and responses.
Conduct legal research to support case preparation and strategy.
Investigate and gather facts relevant to cases, including interviewing witnesses and collecting evidence.
Summarize and analyze legal documents and research findings for attorney review.
Prepare and file court documents, ensuring compliance with court rules and deadlines.
Coordinate and schedule depositions, hearings, and other court-related activities.
Assist attorneys during trials and hearings, including organizing exhibits and managing case files.
Assist in maintaining attorney calendars, scheduling appointments, and managing deadlines.
Provide general support to attorneys and other staff as needed.
Provide clients with guidance on procedural steps and document requirements.
Support Legal assistant and Junior Paralegals.
Ensure all activities comply with legal and ethical standards.
Maintain strict confidentiality of client information and case details.
Qualifications :
At least 3 years of experience in legal services under an attorney or lawyer in a law firm setting
Must have completed an ABA-approved paralegal certificate program such as an Associate’s degree or proprietary school program in paralegal studies, Bachelor’s degree desired
Must have strong interpersonal skills and talent for writing and grammar
Strong preference for candidates who have completed a paralegal professional certification or have an advanced paralegal education
Candidates should possess high-level organizational skills, and time-management skills
About Company
We want to be known for helping clients emerge from an extremely emotional process feeling as though they are a better person, in a better position, and that they have a team behind them that really cares and fights for them.
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