Paralegal
Job Title: Paralegal
Job Responsibilities:
- Handle a variety of family law cases, including divorce, child custody, and property division, with the goal of making a meaningful impact on clients’ lives.
- Thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment while managing multiple competing responsibilities.
- Demonstrate exceptional attention to detail and outstanding communication skills in both written and verbal interactions.
- Work collaboratively with attorneys and support staff to ensure collective success and efficiency in case management.
- Primarily work from home, but attend required in-person client meetings at the office when necessary.
Education and Experience Information:
- Minimum of 1 year of experience in family law.
- Exceptional writing skills, demonstrated through professional writing samples.
- Proven experience working with multiple attorneys in a law firm setting.
- Proficiency in e-filing with County Courts.
- Strong verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly convey legal concepts.
- Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Ability to manage multiple competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- A customer service mindset with a strong focus on providing exceptional client experiences.
- Strong references that attest to expertise and professionalism.
Skills and Competencies:
- Strong ability to communicate professionally and interact effectively with clients, attorneys, and court staff.
- Demonstrated ability to manage a variety of family law cases while maintaining high-quality legal work.
- Skilled in e-filing and navigating County Court systems.
- High attention to detail and accuracy in preparing legal documents and filings.
- Ability to handle multiple cases simultaneously and prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills to clearly explain legal matters to clients.
- Collaborative mindset with a focus on teamwork and supporting collective success.
- Proactive problem-solving skills to address client concerns and meet case deadlines.
- Ability to stay composed and organized under pressure, particularly during tight deadlines.
- Client-focused approach with a commitment to delivering exceptional client service.
Salary Information:
- Compensation: $25 – $42 hourly + commission structure.
- The range presented is a reliable estimate of the base salary expected for the position. Actual pay will be adjusted based on experience, location, internal and external pay equity, and other job-related factors as permitted by law.
- Full-time employees may be eligible for health insurance with an optional Flexible Spending Account or a Health Savings Account, short-term disability, long-term disability, dental insurance, vision care, life insurance, 401(k) Retirement, vacation, sick time, and an employee assistance program to support personal wellness needs.
- Additional voluntary programs include voluntary accident insurance, voluntary life, voluntary disability, voluntary long-term care, voluntary critical illness and cancer insurance, and pet insurance. In some markets, commuter and transit benefit programs are available.
Mandatory Notices for Applicants:
ADA Compliance: All candidates and incumbents are expected to perform duties as assigned, meeting expectations with or without reasonable accommodations. Candidates or incumbents requiring accommodation should advise the Director of People & Culture in advance.
Fair Change Ordinance and Equal Employment Opportunity Practices: The law firm will consider all qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records. The law firm is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace and has zero tolerance for harassment of any kind. Individuals seeking employment are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, transgender experience, national origin, age, marital status, ancestry, disability, military status (including discharge status), genetic information, or any other protected class status as set forth by local, state, and federal law.
