Boutique South Tampa law firm specializing in marital and family law is immediately seeking a Junior Family Law Paralegal to join their busy and growing team. This position performs paralegal support duties and delivers high-quality service to clients, exhibiting commitment to integrity and excellence. Candidates for the role must have a thorough knowledge of law firm and litigation processes and procedures, information technology systems, and research tools. The scope of responsibilities includes tracking and maintaining case-related dates and information; analyzing and culling data to conduct review and production of discovery; preparing and finalizing deposition, hearing, and trial exhibits; assisting with drafting, proofreading, editing, and filing court documents; and assisting with pre, during and post-trial preparations.
We are seeking a professional with a positive work ethic who loves what they do because they know they are on the front line in providing a high level of service to our attorneys, staff, and clients. We think that means you need great people skills, patience, and the ability to multi-task and prioritize. You need to be proactive and confident in your commitment to our attorneys and clients by identifying what they need and providing it.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Experience working in a small to mid-sized firm.
- Working knowledge of the rules of procedure governing family law in state courts, including experience filing pleadings with the court in compliance with court requirements.
- Conduct investigations, engage in legal research, develop draft pleadings, prepare motions for review by an assigned attorney, and assist in discovery.
- Prepare draft affidavits of documents, maintain case correspondence and document files.
- Contact court administrators as needed.
- Handle document productions to include retrieval, review, and upload to databases.
- Cite-check and edit legal documents.
- Maintain documents, transcript, and work product databases.
- Responsible for coordination of work with outside document/litigation vendors.
- Assist with trial preparation, including the readiness of courtrooms and attendance at trials.
- Strong oral and written communication skills to draft and proofread correspondence, pleadings, and other legal documents.
- Experience tracking and billing professional time to client files.
- Manage electronic and paper case files.
The above description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees in this position. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications of employees assigned to this job. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned, including work in other functional areas to cover absences or relief, to equalize peak work periods, or to otherwise balance the workload.
JOB REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Experience
- Must have an associate degree in paralegal or legal studies or paralegal certificate.
- Bachelor’s degree in paralegal or legal studies preferred.
- Must have a minimum of one to two years of law firm experience.
- Experience working with multiple attorneys required.
Knowledge Requirements
- Ability to work efficiently and effectively under pressure and time constraints.
- Ability to effectively balance assignments and workflow from multiple attorneys.
- Ability to multitask and handle multiple responsibilities and high volume is crucial.
- Strong attention to detail, initiative, and follow-through required.
- Effective oral and written communication skills, including the ability to clearly express thoughts to others and exchange information.
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, clients, and vendors.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, including extensive knowledge of Outlook, Word, Excel, and experience working with legal case management and billing software required. Knowledge ofMyCase, and Apple computers a plus.
- Work in collaboration within a group and individually to ensure that clients are satisfied, includes the desire to understand client concerns and build trust.
OTHER INFORMATION
Usual work hours are Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. with a 30 minute lunch. Overtime work may be required from time to time.
Great benefits package, including paid holidays, vacation and sick time, health benefits, and more.
