Mount Pleasant
Job Description PARALEGAL/LEGAL ASSISTANT – FAMILY LAW FIRM SEEKS CERTIFIED PARALEGAL Full-time position with superior compensation and benefits Duties • Screen potential new clients, run conflict checks, and complete the intake process., • Maintain attorney calendars, calendar deadlines, coordinate/schedule consultations, appointments, mediations, and hearings., • Drafting, transcribing, revising, and proofreading correspondence, pleadings, motions, discovery, and other documents independently and under attorney supervision., • Correspond and communicate with clients, opposing counsel, experts, witnesses, and courts., • Accurately maintain client files and documents electronically and in hard copies., • Draft discovery requests and responses, and determine the sufficiency of responses received., • Coordinate with process servers, experts, private investigators, and court reporters., • Obtain back-up documentation for Financial Declaration and prepare Excel asset spreadsheet. Work with the attorney and client to ensure accuracy. Compensation: Excellent pay commensurate with experience, health insurance, PTO, and retirement. Compensation: $60,000 - $65,000 yearly Responsibilities: • Prepare court packets for hearings/trials., • Draft/revise affidavits (client, witness(es), experts, attorney’s fees, other),, • Assist and anticipate necessary documents for case progression and hearings, assist the attorney in hearing preparation, and organize all documents for filing., • Anticipate upcoming documents., • Conduct online research as necessary., • Monitor and maintain supplies, and maintain accurate administrative records., • Years of experience working in litigation, preferably in family law., • Experience organizing and maintaining electronic and hard file copies., • Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel)., • Extensive Excel experience essential., • Clio experience a plus., • Must have strong technological skills, including the ability to electronically organize, red-line, and manipulate documents., • Ability to effectively manage deadlines and calendars., • Ability to professionally and effectively communicate both orally and in writing. Education & Experience • Associate's Degree in Paralegal Studies, Paralegal Certificate, or equivalent work experience. Bachelor's degree a plus. Firm has excellent reputation and the opportunity to learn from a very experienced family law attorney.