Litigation Paralegal / Legal Assistant

Christensen Law (www.ccplawyers.com), a Salt Lake City law firm engaged primarily in family, general civil, and appellate practice, seeks to hire a full-time paralegal or legal assistant to join the team. Experience with family law experience may be given preference.

Pay is $15-$30 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications.

Applications should include a resume. Cover letters are appreciated, but not required.

Job Description/Expectations:

• Work with attorneys to manage, track, calendar and plan progress of cases
• Use templates and create draft filings
• Finalize, proofread and file court papers
• Coordinate scheduling of mediations, depositions, and hearings
• Help compile discovery, disclosures and responses
• Follow-up and communicate with clients as needed
• Work with clients to prepare financial declarations and gather information
• Maintain and organize case file
• Assist with hearing and trial preparation
• Coordinate with other staff on large projects
• Track time spent on each matter
• Strict adherence to confidentiality policy
• Ability to follow SOP

Ideal Qualifications:

• Previous experience with family law
• Familiarity with court system, e-filing, computer skills, MS office
• Great communication skills
• Strong time management and efficiency skills
• Ability to build a rapport with clients
• Excellent understanding of deadlines and timeframes
• Ability to work with clients to gather and review documents
• Self-starter

Job Type: Full-time

Hourly Wage: Pay range is $15-30 per hour, depending on experience and skills.

Benefits:

• Paid Holiday schedule and paid time off
• Paid parking pass

Schedule:

• 8 hours per workday, between 8 am and 6 pm.

Work Location: In person

Job Type: Full-time

Qualifications

• Law office
• Legal case management

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $15.00 - $30.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Free parking
• Paid time off

Work Location: In person