Legal Staff Paralegal in Arlington, TX

Law Firm

Arlington, TX

Legal Staff Paralegal in Arlington, TX

Legal Staff

2-3 yrs required

No

Job Title: Paralegal - Family Law

Job Responsibilities:
- Warmly greet potential clients and promote the services offered by the law firm.
- Communicate with clients to increase levels of business activity.
- Maintain accurate and detailed records and accounts of law firm clients.
- Complete follow-up procedures with law firm clients.
- Report any client disputes or concerns to the general manager immediately.
- Prepare and draft motions, pleadings, judgments, statements, and other legal documents.
- Maintain attorney calendars and case files.
- Schedule appointments, court appearances, and mediation/deposition hearings.
- Serve as a liaison between the client and attorney.
- Prepare and review discovery packages, including disclosure statements, answers to interrogatories, and production requests.
- Assist staff and attorneys with additional tasks as requested.

Education and Experience Information:
- High school education or equivalent is required.
- A minimum of 3 years of paralegal experience is required.
- At least 2 years of experience in family law is required.
- Experience with Needles software is preferred.
- Bilingual proficiency in Spanish and English is preferred.

Salary Information:
- The salary range for this position is estimated between $44,000 and $61,000 per year, according to Glassdoor estimates.
- The median salary is approximately $52,000 per year.

Additional Information:
- This is a full-time position with a standard schedule of 8-hour shifts, Monday through Friday.
- The work location is in person in Arlington, TX.
- The law firm provides a comprehensive benefits package, including 401(k), dental insurance, health insurance, life insurance, paid time off, and vision insurance.
- The law firm fosters a collaborative and respectful work environment, emphasizing teamwork, service, and respect.
- The law firm offers professional growth and development programs to support career advancement.
- The law firm is an equal opportunity employer, celebrating diversity and prohibiting discrimination and harassment of any type.

Belonging at the Law Firm:
- The law firm's success is rooted in its people, embracing diverse perspectives and valuing unique individual contributions and experiences.
- The law firm is committed to a culture of belonging, mutual respect, teamwork, and empowerment.
- Equal employment opportunities are provided to all employees and applicants, with a strict policy against discrimination and harassment based on race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
- This policy applies to all aspects of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.