Family Law Paralegal

The Paralegal / Legal Assistant provides a range of legal support and administrative services to lawyers and other legal professionals engaged in criminal, civil, or administrative law.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The essential functions include, but are not limited to, the following:

Perform legal and factual research, including records research.

Identify relevant judicial decisions, statutes, legal articles, codes, and other pertinent materials; review and monitor new and updated regulations.

Organize and analyze information; cross-check and validate findings.

Prepare written reports and draft legal documents, including briefs, appeals, wills, contracts, legal agreements, and correspondence.

Assist in preparing legal arguments, applications, declarations, and motions.

Check legal forms and documents for accuracy.

Maintain reference files and organize case files.

Locate and communicate with witnesses; interact with clients.

Assist lawyers in the courtroom.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)

Thorough knowledge of legal principles, legal research techniques, legal terminology, and government regulations.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including drafting documents and interacting with clients and legal teams.

Attention to detail: precision in handling and organizing legal documents and information.

Excellent interpersonal, analytical, and critical thinking skills.

Proficient with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

Ability to operate basic office equipment, such as a copy machine, fax machine, printer, scanner, and computer.

Ability to work with databases and online technological platforms.

Ability to handle conflicting time demands and focus on task completion with little direction or supervisory follow-up.

Proficient command of the English language in both oral and written format.

Ability to work with and maintain patience with diversified individuals of various ethnic backgrounds and professional competencies.

Ability to maintain confidentiality in a professional manner.

Ability to be diligent, flexible, and detail-oriented.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.

Note

This job description does not state or imply that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) in this position. Employees are required to follow other job-related instructions and perform any other job-related duties requested by authorized personnel. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and may be modified to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $70,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Paralegal for family law: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person