Paralegal

two families law is hiring: part-time paralegal / office administrator

we’re seeking: an organized, experienced, compassionate and engaged administrative legal professional to join our growing, balanced, empathy-driven collaborative family law practice in Durham, NC.

about the role: our team of four needs your support! we’re looking for an organizer-empath who can help keep our office and practice organized, stocked, and thriving. the position will involve collaboration with two attorneys, our paralegal/client relations manager, and a practice administrator. this person will work directly with our client relations manager and our clients to help with legal work, office administration, client intake, reception, billing, and more. the role will initially be for approximately 20 hours per week with the possibility of increasing hours as mutually needed and desired. you’ll share our beautiful and cozy office space in the Lakewood neighborhood of Durham for about 10 hours per week, with flexibility to work remotely as needed otherwise.

with training and leadership from the team, you will:
● answer the office phone + manage voicemails;
● keep up with scanning, mailing + filing (this includes trips to UPS);
● handle new client intake + monthly invoicing;
● e-file court documents and draft legal filings;
● assist with drafting agreements;
● build relationships with clients and update them on status of their file;
● handle signing appointments;
● create social media content for our firm (if desired);
● keep our office looking fresh- stocking snacks and supplies, prepping conference rooms, keeping our space cozy; and
● assist with other responsibilities that may be assigned based on our needs + your interests.

about two families: this special and growing practice opened in 2015. we practice exclusively outside of court to help separating families resolve the financial and legal issues of their marriage through collaborative divorce. our clients are kind, smart, vulnerable folks who want our intelligent guidance through a very difficult personal and legal transition. our team is deeply committed to growing happy lawyers, happy staff, + healthy divorces.

you must have: an earnest interest in working with divorcing families, compassion for folks who are in a rough season of life. respect and kindness for families of all backgrounds, shapes, colors, and identities. badass ninja organizational skills, strong attention to detail, enthusiasm for working in a teamwork style as well as the ability to work independently and efficiently from home, and bonus points if you enjoy a good desk snack. patience with the flexible schedules of working parents. technology competence to learn our various pieces of software along with Microsoft suite, and the ability to work within multiple software systems at a time. be comfortable following up on late invoices and handling questions from people going through big emotional changes. excellent customer service and sensitivity as well as written and oral communication skills. prior admin experience and legal experience, or commensurate, is a must. ability to work in a fast-paced environment and able to pivot readily

to apply: send your resume and a cover letter to natalie@twofamilieslaw.com. no need to be formal, just tell us the great things we should know about you and why you’d be a good fit!

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $23.00 - $25.00 per hour

Expected hours: 20 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Health insurance

Work Location: In person