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Overview
Remote
On-site
Compensation
$60,000-$65,000/year
Job Description
PARALEGAL/LEGAL ASSISTANT – FAMILY LAW FIRM SEEKS CERTIFIED PARALEGAL
Full-time position with superior compensation and benefits
Duties
- Screen potential new clients, run conflict checks, and complete the intake process.
- Maintain attorney calendars, calendar deadlines, coordinate/schedule consultations, appointments, mediations, and hearings.
- Drafting, transcribing, revising, and proofreading correspondence, pleadings, motions, discovery, and other documents independently and under attorney supervision.
- Correspond and communicate with clients, opposing counsel, experts, witnesses, and courts.
- Accurately maintain client files and documents electronically and in hard copies.
- Draft discovery requests and responses, and determine the sufficiency of responses received.
- Coordinate with process servers, experts, private investigators, and court reporters.
- Obtain back-up documentation for Financial Declaration and prepare Excel asset spreadsheet. Work with the attorney and client to ensure accuracy.
Compensation: Excellent pay commensurate with experience, health insurance, PTO, and retirement.
Compensation:$60,000 - $65,000 yearly
Responsibilities:- Prepare court packets for hearings/trials.
- Draft/revise affidavits (client, witness(es), experts, attorney’s fees, other),
- Assist and anticipate necessary documents for case progression and hearings, assist the attorney in hearing preparation, and organize all documents for filing.
- Anticipate upcoming documents.
- Conduct online research as necessary.
- Monitor and maintain supplies, and maintain accurate administrative records.
- Work independently with appropriate discretion to complete projects/assignments as directed.
Must Have:
- Years of experience working in litigation, preferably in family law.
- Experience organizing and maintaining electronic and hard file copies.
- Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel).
- Extensive Excel experience essential.
- Clio experience a plus.
- Must have strong technological skills, including the ability to electronically organize, red-line, and manipulate documents.
- Ability to effectively manage deadlines and calendars.
- Ability to professionally and effectively communicate both orally and in writing.
Education & Experience
- Associate's Degree in Paralegal Studies, Paralegal Certificate, or equivalent work experience. Bachelor's degree a plus.
- 5+ years of relevant legal experience for necessary litigation knowledge.
Firm has excellent reputation and the opportunity to learn from a very experienced family law attorney.
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What is the work location for this position at Ballinger Law Firm?
This job at Ballinger Law Firm is located in Charleston, SC, according to the details provided by the employer. Some roles may also include multiple work locations depending on the requirement.
What pay range can candidates expect for this role at Ballinger Law Firm?
Candidates can expect a pay range of $60,000 and $65,000 per year.
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