Senior Family Law Paralegal
9 days ago
Alpharetta
Job DescriptionWe’re seeking a skilled and experienced paralegal to support our growing legal team. The ideal candidate for this position will use their work experience and organizational skills to prepare and maintain legal documents, file motions, interview clients, and conduct legal research. If you’re looking to fill an invaluable position at a firm and love helping others, apply today.Compensation: $70,000 - $90,000 yearly Responsibilities: • Gather information about legal issues from the client in interviews, • Draft legal documents, pleadings, and correspondence such as interrogatories, subpoenas, deposition notices, complaints, pretrial orders, legal briefs, and affidavits under the guidance of a lawyer, • Take care of administrative tasks such as answering phones and maintaining an organized filing system for all legal documents, • Aid lawyers in trial preparation by preparing and organizing exhibits, organizing and coordinating witnesses, conducting research on legal articles, and assisting with client meetings and filing motions, • Coordinate law office activity, including the drafting subpoenas and coordinating with process servers, • Provide legal support to Family Law Attorneys within the firm's family law practice in Alpharetta, GA, US, • Collaborate closely with Senior Family Law Attorneys for seamless assistance, • Conduct thorough legal research and analysis as required, • Handle preparation and filing of various legal documents, such as pleadings, agreements, discovery requests, and responses, • Aid attorneys in trial preparation by organizing evidence, drafting motions and briefs, and preparing witness lists, • Engage in effective communication with clients, opposing counsel, and other relevant parties throughout the legal process, • Maintain and manage case files and documents meticulously, both physically and electronically, • Assist in the preparation for depositions, mediations, and hearings to support legal proceedings Qualifications: • 3 years of experience in legal services under an attorney or lawyer in a law firm setting, • Candidates who have completed a paralegal professional certification or have advanced paralegal education will receive preference, • Strong oral and written communication skills, • Candidates should possess high-level organizational skills, and time-management skills, • Candidates must have completed an ABA-approved paralegal certificate program such as an Associate’s degree or proprietary school program in paralegal studies, Bachelor’s degree preferred, • Minimum of 4 years of experience required as a family law paralegal, • Proficient in all aspects of family law, with a focus on drafting pleadings, motions, settlement agreements, and discovery, • Demonstrated strong research and writing abilities, • Skilled in Microsoft Office and legal research software, • Capable of multitasking and prioritizing tasks effectively in a fast-paced setting, • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills About Company Hecht Family Law was founded to help clients who are going through some of life’s toughest times. Attorney Ed Hecht brings an understanding of what it’s like to be in his clients’ shoes because he’s also been through a divorce with children, pays child support, and has dealt with alimony and child custody. As a loving, devoted father to two children, he understands the sensitivities involved in helping people who need to be able to co-parent for years after their marriage ends. The entire Hecht Family Law team inherently understands the necessity of being a caring, expert advocate for others going through this painful process. All clients receive our passionate commitment, dedicated patience in helping them understand the big picture as well as the intricacies, and enthusiastic advocacy during all phases of their cases. As a law firm to call home, our team members enjoy a fantastic environment, superior benefits, and a high-energy, fun environment!