What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Paralegal position at Slate & Associates, Attorneys at Law?
Slate & Associates, Attorneys at Law, is one of the top Houston-area family law firms. We focus on putting people first and we reward employees who take pride in being part of a team that achieves success.
We are expanding our firm and we want YOU to be part of an exciting group of professionals that work hard for the clients and families we serve.
We are looking for multiple experienced Family Law Paralegals to join our growing team to assist our attorneys with drafting documents, researching case law, creating and responding to discovery requests, attend hearings, depositions, mediations and trials, and various other duties assigned. This is a full-time IN-OFFICE position.
If you want to be part of a fast-growing firm, have a passion for putting people first, take pride in being part of a successful team, and want to grow in this profession, we encourage you to apply today.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Meet with clients, attorneys and other professionals to discuss assigned cases
- Conduct interviews of clients and witnesses and prepare summaries of their statements
- Draft legal documents including routine pleadings and motions, affidavits, interrogatories, subpoenas, and legal briefs
- Prepare and respond to discovery requests, including gathering and organizing documents, evaluating documents for relevance and privilege, and redacting sensitive information
- E-file pleadings and motions according to local judicial procedures
- Assist attorneys with hearings, depositions, mediations, and trial preparations
- Attend hearings, depositions, mediations and trials when needed
- Maintain accurate record of billable hours
- Performs other duties as assigned
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COMPENSATION
BENEFITS
ABOUT SLATE & ASSOCIATES, ATTORNEYS AT LAW
Slate & Associates, Attorneys at Law have been distinguished within the Deer Park legal community and throughout the greater Houston region for offering our clients genuinely compassionate and highly professional legal services. We offer dynamic legal guidance to individuals who face challenging family law circumstances and difficult divorce cases.
