Litigation Paralegal

Job Description

Job Description

Do you want to compassionately help people navigate difficult times in their lives? We are enterprising probate and elder law firm that is on track for aggressive growth and we need a motivated, experienced Litigation Paralegal to join our team and work directly with the owners and attorneys to support the team and help clients. If you are considering a long-term career in the legal field, this position will give you a front seat to the legal process.

You’ll be responsible for helping our firm grow and manage relationships with our clients , prepare legal documents, and maintain effective communication with the firm’s clients and others. Jobseekers should be able to communicate effectively and clearly, translate “legalese” into plain English , independently draft both simple (drafted to 100%) and more complex legal documents (drafted to 70% or more) with high attention to detail, and be energized by getting results . If you have a proven history of effective, efficient work as a paralegal and bring urgency to your task list every day, apply now! We value team input and are focused on nurturing employee growth – personally and professionally.

We want to be known for helping clients get through difficult times involving death, disability, and aging, with the knowledge that they had a team behind them that really cared and fought for them. Clients matter to us. We are growing fast, and we need a Litigation Paralegal who is skilled at the art of self-management and effective time-management, can accept constructive criticism delivered respectfully, and understands that a growing organization grows and evolves quickly – so adaptability is a must-have skill. It’s great if you’re a quick learner, too! Finally, you must be able to ask for help when you need it, because you care enough to get it right.

$50,000 - $72,500 yearly

We need a Litigation Paralegal with experience in civil litigation. Some experience in probate and/or elder law is a BONUS! The ideal candidate will be able to take initiative on work that needs to be done and complete tasks with minimal supervision (while operating within the ethics rules, of course!). This is a full-time job, and you absolutely must be able to work for 40 hours per week. This position may be partially remote, and the on-site, in-person schedule is negotiable for the right candidate.

Responsibilities

• Interacting with clients and buildings relationships with them
• Interacting with courts and administrative agencies regarding filings, hearings, motions, and other appearances
• Monitoring internal case timelines to ensure that progress is being made
• Researching laws and judicial decisions
• Drafting pleadings, motions, orders, client correspondence, and discovery
• Responding to discovery requests
• Perform administrative duties such as answering phone calls and keeping our case filing system organized so all documents are readily accessible
• Become part of a team that believes in what we do and believes that we have the potential to make a difference in people's lives

Qualifications

• You feel an urgency to complete your To-Do list
• You genuinely enjoy helping people
• You want to grow as a professional and as a person
• You believe in personal responsibility
• You possess a high degree of attention to detail
• You are good at managing your time and yourself
• You are an awesome juggler of tasks and can change gears quickly
• You do not think scanning and copying are "beneath you”
• You are a team player
• You want your talents and work ethic to make a difference

Who We Are: We are a probate and elder law firm that is on track for aggressive growth and we need motivated, experienced team members to work directly with the owners and attorneys to support the team and help clients.

We are a tech-forward firm, so you should be able to solve basic tech problems yourself. If you're not a fan of new tech, this position is probably not the best for you. Similarly, we're big believers in the importance of creating and fostering the client relationship. We’re not the type of people that try to handle everything over email – because frequently, it doesn’t work as well as a phone call, it’s not as personal, and law is a service industry.

We are a client and goal-focused firm known for educating and empowering clients to make informed choices, and for helping clients navigate the legal process and court system by supporting the whole person. We have a reputation for being effective and efficient.