Paralegal – Job Description

Min 3 yrs required

Full-time

No

Only full-time employees eligible

Paralegal – Family Law Department at Heimerl & Lammers Law Firm

H1: Join Our Team as a Paralegal for Our Family Law Department at Heimerl & Lammers Law Firm

H2: Seeking a Motivated and Experienced Paralegal for Family Law Cases

Heimerl & Lammers, a reputable and professional law firm, is looking for a skilled and dedicated paralegal to join our growing team. As a paralegal in our Family Law Department, you will have the opportunity to work alongside experienced attorneys and legal professionals, while continuously learning and growing in your role. We value teamwork, dedication, and a passion for the legal field, and we are looking for a candidate who embodies these qualities.

Job Description:

We are seeking a paralegal with at least 3 years of experience in family law to provide legal and administrative support to our attorneys and clients. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills, strong attention to detail, and a positive attitude. As a paralegal, you will be responsible for drafting pleadings, managing correspondence, preparing legal documents, and communicating with clients. You will also have the opportunity to assist with case management, scheduling, and basic administrative tasks.

Responsibilities:

- Provide all aspects of legal and administrative support
- Draft and manage correspondence
- Prepare legal pleadings
- Prepare documents and manage the discovery process
- Communicate with potential and existing clients on the phone, in person, via video conference and by email
- Schedule appointments and manage attorney’s calendar
- E-file documents with courts and e-record deeds
- Maintain client database and manage client files
- Perform basic administrative tasks as needed, such as scanning, mailing, and filing.

Requirements:

- 3+ years’ experience as a paralegal for a family law firm
- Formal paralegal training from an accredited program preferred
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to interact with clients in a warm, kind, and respectful manner
- Superior organizational skills and attention to detail
- Ability to prioritize and execute numerous tasks under tight deadlines
- Proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and other standard office software, with experience in Clio preferred
- Ability to work independently with little direct supervision, including analysis and problem-solving as needed
- Reliable, trustworthy, and able to maintain strict client confidentiality

Salary and Benefits:

We offer a competitive salary based on the candidate’s experience and qualifications, ranging from $50,000 to $75,000 per year. In addition, we offer a comprehensive benefits package, including 401(k) with matching, dental and health insurance, life insurance, paid time off, parental leave, and professional development assistance.

To Apply:

If you meet our criteria and are interested in joining our team, please submit a cover letter with your salary requirements, resume, and references. If we see that you are an excellent candidate, we will reach out to schedule a conversation to learn more about your background, skills, and legal passion, and determine if the role is a great fit for you.

Join our team at Heimerl & Lammers Law Firm as a paralegal for our Family Law Department and grow in your career while making a positive impact on our clients' lives. Apply now!

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English

Associate degree or higher in paralegal studies preferred

submit your resume. responsibilities of this position include:

provide all aspects of legal and administrative support
draft and manage correspondence
prepare legal pleadings
prepare documents and manage the discovery process
communicate with potential and existing clients on the phone, in person, via video conference and by email
schedule some appointments and manage attorney’s calendar
e-file documents with courts and e-record deeds
maintain client database and manage client files
perform basic administrative tasks as needed, such as scanning, mailing, and filing. skills required:

3+ years’ experience as a paralegal for a family law firm
formal paralegal training from an accredited program preferred
excellent verbal and written communication skills
ability to interact with all clients in a warm, kind and respectful manner
superior organizational skills and attention to detail
ability to prioritize and execute numerous tasks under tight deadlines
ability to operate standard office equipment including scanner, copier, printer, multi-line telephone
proficient in microsoft outlook, word, excel and other standard office software, with experience in clio preferred
ability to work independently with little direct supervision, including analysis and problem solving as needed
reliable, trustworthy, and able to maintain strict client confidentiality

competitive salary offered based on candidates experience and qualifications. qualified applicants should submit a cover letter with salary requirements, resume, and references

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