Paralegal

Paralegal

Position Type: Full-Time, In-Office
Experience Required: 3-5 years of paralegal experience
Practice Areas: Family Law, Criminal Law & Juvenile Law

About the Position

We are seeking an experienced, organized, and detail-oriented Paralegal to join our legal team. The ideal candidate will have at least 3 to 5 years of paralegal experience, with experience in family law, criminal law, and/or juvenile law.

This position is ideal for a motivated professional who can manage multiple cases, work independently, communicate effectively with clients and legal professionals, and provide high-quality support to attorneys and support staff in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive paralegal support to attorneys handling family, criminal, and juvenile law matters.
• Maintain and organize electronic and physical case files.
• Prepare, draft, and proofread pleadings, motions, discovery, correspondence, subpoenas, and other legal documents under attorney supervision.
• Assist with court filings, e-filing, service of process, and monitoring filing deadlines.
• Maintain attorney calendars, including hearings, trials, deadlines, and meetings.
• Assist attorneys with case preparation for hearings, trials, mediations, and other proceedings.
• Prepare exhibits, discovery materials, trial binders, and other case materials.
• Assist with discovery requests, responses, document collection, and organization.
• Communicate professionally with clients, courts, opposing counsel, law enforcement agencies, social-service agencies, and other legal professionals as directed by attorneys.
• Conduct legal and factual research as requested.
• Assist with client intake and gathering information necessary for case evaluation.
• Track case status, deadlines, and required documents.
• Maintain strict confidentiality of client and case information.
• Perform additional administrative and case-support duties as needed.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of paralegal experience required.
• Experience with family law, criminal law, and juvenile law strongly preferred.
• Strong understanding of legal terminology, court procedures, and litigation processes.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Exceptional organization and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple cases and competing deadlines.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities, effectively manage competing deadlines and pivot between responsibilities as the Firm needs.
• Strong computer skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Experience with legal case-management and electronic filing systems preferred.
• Ability to take initiative, multi-task, and work independently while collaborating effectively with attorneys and staff.
• Professional, dependable, and able to handle sensitive and confidential information.
• Paralegal certificate, associate degree, or equivalent legal experience required.

Pay: $60,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person