Job Description
out-of-state that have the qualifications we are looking for.
Eviction Paralegal needed for Consumer-Facing Real Estate Litigation Law Firm.
- Eviction experienced.
- Excellent verbal and written communications skills.
- Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality, and exercise discretion and good judgment.
- Know how to use Westlaw to conduct legal research and analysis.
- Know how to use Clio Manage.
- Know how to draft pleadings, motions, and discovery.
- Know civil court procedures and deadlines.
- Friendly and professional on the phone and in person with staff and clients.
- Must speak Spanish.
Duties / Responsibilities:
- Serve as a liaison between client and attorney, including scheduling and conveying information to the client, courts, and opposing counsel.
- Manage legal team's calendar including scheduling meetings, court appearances, depositions, trial conferences, mediation & case reviews.
- Calculate, calendar, and track approaching deadlines.
- Drafts legal documents including routine pleadings and motions, affidavits, and interrogatories; files motions and pleadings according to judicial procedures.
- Researches and analyzes statutes, regulations, legal articles, judicial decisions, and other legal sources; provides written analysis to attorneys.
- Prepares, organizes, stores, and retrieves case files, which may include evidence, exhibits, depositions, pleadings, exhibits, and other items.
- Develops and maintain records regarding billable hours spent on specific cases.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Education and Experience:
- A paralegal certificate is preferred but not required.
OFFERING:
- Full-time Only.
- Health Benefits.
- Generous Holiday Schedule.
- Vacation accrual after a 90-day probationary period.
- Bonuses are based on performance.
- Compensation - $50,000.00 Annually.