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We’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:
$50,000 - $70,000 yearly
Responsibilities:- Assist lawyers in preparing legal documentation, pleadings, and correspondence including correspondence such as interrogatories, subpoenas, deposition notices, complaints, pretrial orders, legal briefs, and affidavits
- Help lawyers prepare for trial by preparing and organizing exhibits, assisting with client meetings, filing motions, conducting research on legal articles, and organizing and coordinating witnesses
- Coordinate law office activity, including the drafting subpoenas and coordinating with process servers
- Gather information about legal issues from the client in interviews
- Take care of administrative tasks such as answering phones and maintaining an organized filing system for all legal documents
- Candidates should possess high-level organizational skills, and time-management skills
- Strong preference for candidates who have completed a paralegal professional certification or have an advanced paralegal education
- 3+ years of legal service experience under an attorney or lawyer in a law firm setting
- Must have strong interpersonal skills and talent for writing and grammar
- 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
At Atticus Family Law, S.C., we strive to make a positive difference in the lives of our clients and are committed to helping them achieve fair outcomes. Join us and become part of our team of professionals who are passionate about making a difference in the lives of families.
The legal staff of 3 paralegals and 3 attorneys are led by the Owner and a Firm Director and supported by finance, sales, and office administrators.
