Family Law Paralegal/Secretary

Responsibilities:
- Assist attorneys in all aspects of Family Law cases, including divorce, child custody, and adoption
- Conduct legal research using Lexis-Nexis and other resources to support case preparation
- Draft legal documents, such as pleadings, motions, and affidavits
- Manage and organize case files, ensuring all documents are properly filed and maintained
- Review and analyze client documents for accuracy and completeness
- Coordinate with clients, opposing counsel, and court personnel to schedule meetings, hearings, and depositions
- Prepare for trial by organizing exhibits, witness lists, and trial binders
- Provide administrative support to attorneys, such as answering phones, scheduling appointments, and managing calendars

Skills:
- Strong clerical skills with attention to detail
- Excellent organizational skills to manage multiple cases simultaneously
- Proficiency in using Lexis-Nexis or similar legal research tools
- Ability to conduct thorough legal research and write clear and concise legal documents
- Knowledge of legal case management software systems
- Experience in document review and analysis
- Strong project management skills to meet deadlines and prioritize tasks effectively
- Professional phone etiquette with the ability to communicate clearly and professionally with clients

This position requires a paralegal certificate or equivalent experience in Family Law. A bachelor's degree in paralegal studies or a related field is preferred.

Please note that this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Schedule:

• 4 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Travel requirement:

• No travel

Work Location: In person