What are the responsibilities and job description for the Paralegal - Family Law position at Schweitzer Law Partners, APC?

Job Description

For over 22 years, Schweitzer Law Partners, APC, has been pursuing excellence in its representation of its clients. We seek individuals with a strong desire to be part of a fast-paced, motivated and tight-knit legal team. Currently, we are seeking a Family Law Paralegal.

Job Description :

Assist senior paralegals, attorneys, and law clerks with day-to-day tasks. Tasks include but are not limited to scheduling conferences, depositions, and mediations with clients, opposing counsel / parties and any other entities associated with the cases; preparing and sending correspondence to opposing counsel / parties; issuing / responding to discovery, preparing subpoenas, preparing PDD / FDD’s, be familiar with trial readiness and trial preparation; be familiar with communicating the courts and messengers; compilation of filings, assist attorneys with case management, and help maintain organization of cases and attorney calendars.

Responsibilities :

Identify legal documents
Conduct legal research
Uphold ethical standards necessary for the legal profession
Work comfortably both independently and integral member of a legal team
Excellent punctuality and attendance
Work in a fast-paced environment
Investigate and gather the facts of a case
Organize and maintain documents in paper or electronic filing systems
Gather and arrange evidence and other legal documents for attorney review and case preparation
Write or summarize reports to help lawyers prepare for trials
Draft correspondence and legal documents, such as Declarations and Motions to be Relieved as Counsel
Get affidavits and other formal statements that may be used as evidence in court
File exhibits, briefs, appeals and other legal documents with the court or serve on opposing counsel or opposing party
Call clients, witnesses, lawyers, and outside vendors to schedule conferences, meetings, depositions, and settlement conferences

Qualifications and Skills :

Possess exceptional verbal communication skills

Possess exceptional written communication skills

Possess exceptional note taking skills

Possess an attention to detail

Ability to follow direction and procedures

Ability to maintain open communication with attorneys and management

Ability to prioritize workload and assignments

Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment

PC knowledge – Outlook, Work, and Excel. Essential Forms, One Legal and Zola is plus.

2 years of family law experience

Education and experience requirements :

Paralegal certificate required

Minimum 2 years of experience

All applicants must submit the following :

1. Cover Letter

2. Resume

3. References

Job Type : Full-time

Pay : $21.00 - $26.00 per hour plus commission

Expected hours : 40 per week

Benefits :

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Schedule :

Monday to Friday from 8 : 30am to 5 : 00pm

Salary : $21 - $26

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