Paralegal - Civil Litigation - Probate
9 days ago
Norman
Job Description We’re seeking a sharp paralegal for our busy law firm who can help our attorneys and clients. You’ll work with the team to prepare a variety of legal documents, and handle office correspondence like answering emails and phone calls, scheduling meetings and travel, and reminding the team of upcoming deadlines. If you’re an excellent multitasker who thrives in a fast-paced environment, we want to hear from you! Compensation: $45,000 to $50,000 and Commensurate with experience Responsibilities: • Perform legal research, as needed, with help from attorneys and paralegals, • Take care of administrative tasks and office correspondence by answering phone calls and emails, communicating with opposing attorney offices, taking dictation, and informing the team of upcoming deadlines, • Work with attorneys and paralegals to create various legal documents, including pleadings, motions, subpoenas, affidavits, contracts, and briefs for case preparation, and proofread documents when requested, • Make travel arrangements, schedule meetings and appointments for the team, such as depositions, and coordinate with outside vendors for events, • Prepare cases for jury and non-jury trials, • Meet with clients and maintain excellent client relationshipsQualifications:, • Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines with quick turnaround times, • Ability to comfortably use all Microsoft Office products, • Experience with legal software, litigation case management, and docketing programs, • Candidates should be able to type at least 50 words per minute, • Associate’s degree, or some college is preferred; high school diploma or equivalent is necessary, • Candidates should have strong organizational skills and communication skills, • Minimum 1-2 years of experience in a law firm or office environment as an administrative assistant or secretary, • Minimum of 3 to 5 years of experience at a law firm assisting with civil litigation. Specific experience with probate and estate planning preferred, but not requiredAbout Company B.I.C. Legal believes skillful legal advocacy begins with loving and accepting clients without judgment. Our team honors trust and compassion, and creative problem-solving. No matter what the challenge, we fight for clients’ financial and personal well-being and strive to make their new reality better than expected. We are a team of intelligent, talented people who change lives through skilled family law work and collaboration. We pursue excellence in all we do, but never at the expense of our values. We seek opportunities to be of service to others and our communities.