We are a growing family law and estate planning firm in need of a reliable and self-motivated paralegal. The individual will work directly with our attorneys, performing a variety of complex legal and administrative support duties. The ideal candidate for this position is organized, professional, responsible, capable of working with limited supervision and committed to helping us meet all our clients’ needs.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
Maintains and organizes client files
Drafts, prepares, reviews, and edits appropriate legal documents and correspondence
Files documents with the courts
Manages attorney caseloads, including scheduling, prioritizing, and case management
Participates in coordinating discovery, including drafting, responding and calendaring of discovery documents
Researches and analyzes legal sources such as statutes and case law
Assists in trial preparation
Reviews mail and screens calls for attorneys
Answers telephone calls and greets clients as needed
MINIMUM QUALIFICTIONS
Education: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university (a paralegal certificate and two additional years of experience may be substituted)
EXPERIENCE
Two years of full-time experience working as a legal assistant or paralegal in family law
Knowledge of general office practices
Skill in handling multiple tasks, prioritizing, and meeting deadlines
Demonstrated skill in effective oral and written communication
Skill in exercising sound judgment and effective decision making
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Outlook, ProDoc, and E-filing.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Paralegal certification
Compensation: Starting at $28/hr
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
401(k)
401(k) matching
Health insurance
Paid time off
Retirement plan
Schedule:
8 hour shift
Monday - Friday
Experience:
Paralegal: 2 years (Required)
Work Location: In person
Numbers & Facts
Location
Austin, TX
Job Type
Full-time
Skills
Analysis Skillsunmatched
Case Lawunmatched
Dental Insuranceunmatched
Develop and Maintain Customersunmatched
Establish Prioritiesunmatched
Estate Planningunmatched
Family Lawunmatched
Health Insuranceunmatched
Legalunmatched
Legal Documentsunmatched
Legal Researchunmatched
Legal Support Skillsunmatched
Mail Processingunmatched
Microsoft Officeunmatched
Microsoft Outlookunmatched
Multitaskingunmatched
Organizational Skillsunmatched
Paralegalunmatched
Presentation/Verbal Skillsunmatched
Retirement Planunmatched
Telephone Skillsunmatched
Time Managementunmatched
Writing Skillsunmatched
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