Senior Paralegal - Family Law
- $35 - $45
- Vancouver, WA
Full Service Firm looking for a Seasoned Paralegal to join their Family Law Team
A bit about us:
Full service law firm with offices in Oregon and Washington.
Why join us?
Competitive salary
Hybrid Work Schedule
Health, dental, and vision insurance
Retirement plan with employer contribution
Paid time off and flexible scheduling
Continuing legal education (CLE) support
Collaborative and supportive work environment
Hybrid Work Schedule
Health, dental, and vision insurance
Retirement plan with employer contribution
Paid time off and flexible scheduling
Continuing legal education (CLE) support
Collaborative and supportive work environment
Job Details
Responsibilities
As a Senior Paralegal in our Family Law Department, you will be expected to:
1. Conduct extensive legal research and analysis to support case preparation and strategy development.
2. Draft, proofread, and edit a variety of legal documents such as pleadings, motions, briefs, discovery requests, responses, and agreements.
3. Manage and organize case files, ensuring all relevant information is easily accessible and up-to-date.
4. Coordinate with attorneys, clients, and opposing counsel to schedule meetings, depositions, hearings, and trials.
5. Assist attorneys in preparing for court proceedings, including assembling exhibits, organizing evidence, and preparing witness files.
6. Monitor case deadlines and ensure all filings are completed in a timely manner.
7. Provide general administrative support to attorneys, including handling client inquiries, maintaining attorney calendars, and managing billing and expense reports.
Qualifications
The ideal candidate for this role should possess the following qualifications:
1. A minimum of 3 years of paralegal experience, with a strong emphasis on family law.
2. Bachelor's degree in Law, Paralegal Studies, or a related field.
3. Paralegal certification from an ABA-approved program.
4. Proficiency in legal research tools and databases, such as Westlaw or LexisNexis.
5. Excellent legal writing and document preparation skills.
6. In-depth understanding of family law procedures, court systems, and legal terminology.
7. Strong case management and organizational skills, with the ability to handle multiple tasks and meet tight deadlines.
8. Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal.
9. High level of professionalism and discretion, with the ability to maintain strict confidentiality.
10. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Word, Excel, and Outlook.
As a Senior Paralegal in our Family Law Department, you will be expected to:
1. Conduct extensive legal research and analysis to support case preparation and strategy development.
2. Draft, proofread, and edit a variety of legal documents such as pleadings, motions, briefs, discovery requests, responses, and agreements.
3. Manage and organize case files, ensuring all relevant information is easily accessible and up-to-date.
4. Coordinate with attorneys, clients, and opposing counsel to schedule meetings, depositions, hearings, and trials.
5. Assist attorneys in preparing for court proceedings, including assembling exhibits, organizing evidence, and preparing witness files.
6. Monitor case deadlines and ensure all filings are completed in a timely manner.
7. Provide general administrative support to attorneys, including handling client inquiries, maintaining attorney calendars, and managing billing and expense reports.
Qualifications
The ideal candidate for this role should possess the following qualifications:
1. A minimum of 3 years of paralegal experience, with a strong emphasis on family law.
2. Bachelor's degree in Law, Paralegal Studies, or a related field.
3. Paralegal certification from an ABA-approved program.
4. Proficiency in legal research tools and databases, such as Westlaw or LexisNexis.
5. Excellent legal writing and document preparation skills.
6. In-depth understanding of family law procedures, court systems, and legal terminology.
7. Strong case management and organizational skills, with the ability to handle multiple tasks and meet tight deadlines.
8. Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal.
9. High level of professionalism and discretion, with the ability to maintain strict confidentiality.
10. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.
Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.