Family Law Paralegal
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0 Quick Apply Full-time 4 days ago Full Job Description Family Law Paralegal Location:
Raleigh, NC This position is 5 days a week in the office with work hours of 8:
30 am - 5:
00 pm (37.
5-hour work week) The firm will consider any area of law and an entry-level candidate with a degree and certificate.
Fantastic firm management and attorneys who care about their team and clients A range of $42,000-$52,000 with an annual bonus and paid overtime.
(OT is rare) The billable hour requirement is 15-25 hours per week.
This well-established, growing, and award-winning family law firm seeks a paralegal, preferably with family law experience.
You will support the attorneys (10-15) by providing research and clerical support services, including document preparation and review; keeping calendars/deadlines; following through with deadlines; corresponding with clients; and trial preparation.
Responsibilities Meet with attorneys to discuss assigned cases or projects.
Draft legal documents, including routine pleadings and motions, affidavits, and interrogatories; file motions and pleadings; arrange for court runs; request fees, etc.
Docket deadlines (Initial Disclosures, Financial Affidavits, discovery responses, Answers to Complaints, etc.
) Prepare, organize, store, and retrieve case files, including evidence, exhibits, depositions, pleadings, and other items.
Schedule mediations and appointments for attorney(s).
Correspond with clients professionally and promptly.
Assist attorneys with trial preparation.
Enter billable hours spent on specific cases.
Keep attorney calendars up-to-date with appointments and deadlines.
Handle prospective client calls/emails if the Client Care Specialist is unavailable Cover reception desk on a rotating basis with other paralegals during lunch hours, receptionist PTO time, receptionist breaks, and other times, as needed.
Education and Experience Requirements 2
years of paralegal experience in a law firm, family law experience is preferred but is not required.
An entry-level candidate with a degree and certificate will be considered An Associate's degree in Paralegal Studies or a related field is required A Bachelor's degree in Paralegal Studies or a related field is preferred.
Understanding legal language and principles, research methods, court pleadings and processes, and other related matters.
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and other related software.
Benefits:
The firm offers outstanding benefits, including 100% paid for the employee:
Medical, Dental, and Vision, 401(k)/profit sharing.
120 hours (15 days) PTO, 13 PAID HOLIDAY! Also, a lot of social activities, GROWTH, BONUS, and a fabulous office atmosphere with professionals who truly value work/life balance Job Type:
Full-time Pay:
$42,000.
00 - $50,000.
00 per year
Benefits:
401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Vision insurance Schedule:
8 hour shift Monday to Friday Travel requirement:
No travel Ability to commute/relocate:
Raleigh, NC:
Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Experience:
Microsoft Office:
1 year (Required) Work Location:
One location Quick Apply.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
0 Quick Apply Full-time 4 days ago Full Job Description Family Law Paralegal Location:
Raleigh, NC This position is 5 days a week in the office with work hours of 8:
30 am - 5:
00 pm (37.
5-hour work week) The firm will consider any area of law and an entry-level candidate with a degree and certificate.
Fantastic firm management and attorneys who care about their team and clients A range of $42,000-$52,000 with an annual bonus and paid overtime.
(OT is rare) The billable hour requirement is 15-25 hours per week.
This well-established, growing, and award-winning family law firm seeks a paralegal, preferably with family law experience.
You will support the attorneys (10-15) by providing research and clerical support services, including document preparation and review; keeping calendars/deadlines; following through with deadlines; corresponding with clients; and trial preparation.
Responsibilities Meet with attorneys to discuss assigned cases or projects.
Draft legal documents, including routine pleadings and motions, affidavits, and interrogatories; file motions and pleadings; arrange for court runs; request fees, etc.
Docket deadlines (Initial Disclosures, Financial Affidavits, discovery responses, Answers to Complaints, etc.
) Prepare, organize, store, and retrieve case files, including evidence, exhibits, depositions, pleadings, and other items.
Schedule mediations and appointments for attorney(s).
Correspond with clients professionally and promptly.
Assist attorneys with trial preparation.
Enter billable hours spent on specific cases.
Keep attorney calendars up-to-date with appointments and deadlines.
Handle prospective client calls/emails if the Client Care Specialist is unavailable Cover reception desk on a rotating basis with other paralegals during lunch hours, receptionist PTO time, receptionist breaks, and other times, as needed.
Education and Experience Requirements 2
years of paralegal experience in a law firm, family law experience is preferred but is not required.
An entry-level candidate with a degree and certificate will be considered An Associate's degree in Paralegal Studies or a related field is required A Bachelor's degree in Paralegal Studies or a related field is preferred.
Understanding legal language and principles, research methods, court pleadings and processes, and other related matters.
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and other related software.
Benefits:
The firm offers outstanding benefits, including 100% paid for the employee:
Medical, Dental, and Vision, 401(k)/profit sharing.
120 hours (15 days) PTO, 13 PAID HOLIDAY! Also, a lot of social activities, GROWTH, BONUS, and a fabulous office atmosphere with professionals who truly value work/life balance Job Type:
Full-time Pay:
$42,000.
00 - $50,000.
00 per year
Benefits:
401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Vision insurance Schedule:
8 hour shift Monday to Friday Travel requirement:
No travel Ability to commute/relocate:
Raleigh, NC:
Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Experience:
Microsoft Office:
1 year (Required) Work Location:
One location Quick Apply.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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