Legal Staff Paralegal in Boca Raton, FL

Law Firm

Boca Raton, FL

Legal Staff Paralegal in Boca Raton, FL

Legal Staff

3-5 yrs required

No

Paralegal Job Opportunities

Job Title: Paralegal

Job Responsibilities:
- Provide critical support to attorneys in the law office.
- Answer telephones and assist legal assistants and receptionists.
- Welcome clients by greeting them, either in person or over the phone, and addressing inquiries.
- Organize cases by establishing and managing files, monitoring calendars, meeting deadlines, documenting actions, inputting information into file databases and case management software, and confirming case status with attorneys.
- Assist in case development by maintaining contact with people involved in cases, scheduling depositions, preparing and forwarding summonses and subpoenas, drafting complaints, preparing and filing discovery requests, preparing responses to opposing counsel, and generating status reports.
- Keep clients informed by maintaining contact and communicating case progress.
- Support case preparation by preparing case summaries and materials for mediation conferences, preparing pleadings, monitoring and obtaining discovery responses, and organizing materials for team case review.
- Maintain attorneys’ appointment schedules by planning and scheduling meetings, conferences, teleconferences, travel, and court appearances.
- Protect client confidentiality and operations by keeping information confidential.
- Contribute to team efforts by accomplishing related tasks as needed.
- Perform any other duties as assigned from time to time.

Education and Experience Information:
- A bachelor’s degree is preferred, with competitive academic standing. Additional requirements may apply.
- Spanish language skills are a plus, but not required.
- 3 to 5 years of experience working in a law firm is required.

Salary Information:
- Full-time position with salary based on qualifications.
- This is an on-site position, not remote.

Additional Information:
The law firm offers a range of benefits including:
- A SIMPLE IRA with a 3% company match
- Paid time-off
- Pay-for-performance incentives
- Tuition reimbursement
- Flexible schedules
- Autonomy in the workplace
- A pet-friendly environment
- Health insurance reimbursement

Character Traits:
- The ideal candidate should be an assertive “go-getter” with a strong desire to help protect clients’ best interests.
- They should be confident yet humble, with a desire for continuous growth and learning.
- The ability to self-manage, identify issues, and take initiative to solve them is crucial.
- A team player who is willing to step up and assist as needed.
- High levels of positivity and charisma are important.
- A strong desire to build the law firm’s solid reputation is essential.
- Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills to build rapport with prospective and existing clients.
- The ability to work autonomously is necessary.

About the Law Firm:
The law firm is a boutique law firm serving clients in Palm Beach and Broward County, Florida. With over 25 years of experience, the firm is known for its knowledgeable, skilled, and compassionate service, guiding clients through challenging life changes. The firm specializes in six areas of practice including divorce, family law, bankruptcy, real estate law, and civil litigation.

The law firm is committed to changing lives and has earned respect in the Palm Beach and Broward County legal communities. The team aggressively advocates for, educates, and assists clients whether they are pursuing a divorce, seeking compensation for personal injury, filing bankruptcy, striving to rebuild credit, fighting for paternity of a child, or defending a foreclosure.

Eric N. Klein is the Principal Attorney and President of the law firm, with over 25 years of legal practice. Together with highly respected associates, they have over 65 years of combined experience. The team is dedicated to providing new members with the tools necessary to thrive and advance their legal careers.

The law firm is an Equal Opportunity Employer, extending opportunities to qualified applicants and employees regardless of race, color, gender, age, national origin, religion, citizenship status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, transgender status, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.