Certified Paralegal providing legal research and document preparation for First American's legal department. Collaborating with attorneys to draft documents and maintain legal files.
About the role
- Family Law Paralegal at Gravis Law supports attorneys with case management and legal documentation. Must have paralegal experience and a passion for Family Law in a collaborative team environment.
Responsibilities
- Performing a variety of paralegal and administrative tasks in a collaborative team-oriented culture
- Supporting local attorney(s) and team by assisting with case planning, development, and management
- Conducting legal research, client communication, drafting and filing legal documents, and making recommendations to attorneys
- Managing attorney dockets to ensure that all deadlines are met in a timely manner
- Reviewing files and conferring with attorneys to discuss the status of the file as well as upcoming deadlines
- Assisting attorneys with preparing for client meetings, depositions, mediations, arbitrations, pre-trial, trial, etc.
- Drafting letters, briefs, memorandums, discovery and other legal documents
- Filing and e-filing briefs, memorandums, discovery and other legal documents
- Maintaining client files both electronic and physical files
- Communicating with clients on a very regular basis
- Conducting legal research and drafting
- Efficiently providing top-notch legal products and superior service to clients
- Covering the front desk and phones when necessary to ensure that clients and other office visitors receive prompt and professional service
- Maintaining a well-respected reputation amongst clients, opposing counsel, Judges, Court staff, and colleagues
- All other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED required, college graduate with bachelor’s degree preferred
- 2+ years of Paralegal experience (Family Law knowledge preferred)
- Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills, including ability to effectively communicate with internal and external customers
- Computer proficiency (MS-Office- Word, Excel, and Outlook)
- Must be able to work under pressure and meet deadline, while maintaining a positive attitude and providing exemplary customer service
- Ability to work independently and to carry out assignments to completion within parameters of instructions given, prescribed routines, and standard accepted practices.
- College graduate with bachelor’s degree preferred.
- Demonstrated organizational and prioritization skills and an ability to successfully juggle multiple mandates at the same time.
- Excellent analytical skills and an ability to effectively use both data and experience-based instinct to make decisions.
- Positive and professional demeanor with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Benefits
- Insurance: Medical, dental, vision and life insurance
- Retirement: 401(k) plan with company matching
- Paid flexible time off: 80 hours annually for Vacation/Sick days
- Paid Federal Holidays
- Paid Volunteer Time Off: Up to 16 hours annually
- Bonus Program: Paralegals are also eligible to participate in the Paralegal Bonus Program.
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