Legal Assistant

---ABOUT THIS POSITION---

Join a law practice where you can have a real impact on the lives of parents and children. In this position, you will work on child custody and child abuse cases with a mission to help children grow up in safe, loving, & supportive homes with minimal parental conflict and free from abuse. You will primarily assist one attorney who represents parents, grandparents, and children in some of their most critical moments. You'll be part of a mission-driven practice dedicated to protecting children and helping families through crisis.

We're looking for someone who shares our vision and has the skills and the personality to help move our work forward. The work is rewarding, but requires someone who can handle difficult and sensitive subject matter with professionalism, compassion, and absolute confidentiality.

---WHAT YOU'LL DO---

• Assist attorney in various aspects of case management

• Prepare documents such as petitions, motions, declarations, etc.

• Manage client information and records for court disclosures

• File legal documents through court e-filing systems

• Manage electronic case files and

• Communicate professionally and respectfully with clients, courts, and opposing counsel

• Assist in calendar and task management.

• Assist with court preparation

• Help with client intake and case updates

• Assist other staff with answering phones

---WHO WE'RE LOOKING FOR---

• Must care about helping children and families

• Must be able to listen to, understand, and empathize with clients

• Must have the ability to handle sensitive situations and details professionally

• Must work well with others

• Must be honest and ethical at all times, including admitting mistakes.

• Must be proficient in Microsoft Word and Adobe Acrobat Pro

• Must be teachable and a quick learner

• Must have excellent organization and attention to detail

• Training or experience as a paralegal/ legal assistant a plus, but not required.

• Spanish language a plus, but not required.

---TO APPLY---

Please send us a resume and a letter of interest to shelly@turneratlaw.com.

In your letter, tell us:

1. Why you want to work with us.

2. How you handle emotionally challenging situations.

3. How your background or experience would make you a good candidate

Job Type: Full-time

Work Location: In person