Paralegal/Legal Assistant

We are looking for an experienced and self-motivated paralegal/legal assistant to handle a busy Arizona Family Law caseload to work full-time hours on-site. You will provide a broad spectrum of legal services under the supervision of an experienced Arizona Family Law Trial Attorney. This is NOT an entry level position. A minimum of three (3) consecutive years of recent Arizona Family Law Experience is required. This is NOT a telework or remote work job! People not meeting these qualifications NEED NOT Apply!

Responsibilities

• Handle family law cases from intake to the end of the case
• Provide administrative support to lawyer
• Communicate with clients, court, prospective clients, opposing counsel, etc.
• Conduct investigations and legal research
• Draft and file legal pleadings and motions
• Draft correspondence to clients, opposing counsel, court, prospective clients, etc.
• Draft disclosure and discovery requests and answers
• Assist in trial/hearing preparation
• Answer and direct telephone calls
• Maintain client and conflicts lists
• Monitor and manage calendars (office, ECR/court docket, deadlines, etc.)

Skills/Prerequisites

• Arizona Family Law work experience as a paralegal or legal assistant for a minimum of three (3) recent AND consecutive years.
• Familiarity with Arizona Laws/Statutes, Arizona Rules of Family Law Procedure, Arizona Rules of Civil Procedure, and the Arizona Civil Court system
• Satisfactory knowledge of day-to-day operations of a law office
• Computer literacy
• Proficiency in English
• Working knowledge of case management software
• Excellent secretarial and organizational skills
• Excellence in managing multiple activities under pressure
• Reliable Transportation

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $30.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• Health insurance

Ability to Commute:

• Mesa, AZ 85206 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Mesa, AZ 85206: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person