The Law Office of Stacy D Heard, PLLC
Do you love digging into research and helping people? We’re hiring a paralegal to assist our legal team in preparing legal documents, filing motions, coordinating law office activity, and conducting legal research. Applicants should be experienced, highly-organized professionals with great attention to detail. If this sounds like a job you’ll love, apply below.
Responsibilities
Prepare legal documents, correspondence, and pleadings such as complaints, interrogatories, subpoenas, deposition notices, pretrial orders, legal briefs, and affidavits, under the supervision of a lawyer
Conduct interviews with clients to gather information about their legal issues
Help lawyers prepare for trial by preparing and organizing exhibits, assisting with client meetings, filing motions, conducting research on legal articles, and organizing and coordinating witnesses
Draft subpoenas and coordinate with process servers
Perform administrative duties such as answering phone calls and keeping our case filing system organized so all documents are readily accessible
Client Engagement & Case Management
Lead Client Interviews:
Conduct comprehensive interviews to gather crucial case details and establish strong client relationships.
Strategic Document Preparation:
Draft and review legal pleadings, memoranda, and other documents with precision, ensuring they align with each case’s strategy.
Ongoing Client Communication:
Maintain proactive and transparent communication throughout the client’s journey, keeping them informed about case progress and next steps.
Discovery & Analysis:
Manage, analyze, and summarize discovery materials to provide actionable insights for the legal team.
Legal Research & Document Drafting
Advanced Legal Research:
Perform in-depth research on family law issues and distill findings into clear, actionable reports.
Comprehensive Drafting:
Prepare key legal documents—including subpoenas, interrogatories, deposition notices, complaints, pretrial orders, legal briefs, and affidavits—under attorney guidance.
Case Strategy Support:
Collaborate closely with attorneys to align legal documents with evolving case strategies and client goals.
Operational Excellence & Innovation
Process Improvement:
Work with the team to refine internal workflows, policies, and case management systems for greater efficiency.
Performance Tracking:
Create detailed billable time entries and help meet key performance indicators by documenting forward progress in each case.
File Organization:
Ensure that all case files and legal documents are meticulously organized, up-to-date, and readily accessible.
Brand Advocacy & External Engagement
Marketing & Outreach:
Act as a positive ambassador for the firm through active participation in social media, podcasts, videos, and live streams.
Client Appreciation Initiatives:
Propose and implement thoughtful gestures to recognize referrals and contributions from clients and partners.
Cultural Contribution:
Engage in team training and collaborative events that foster a vibrant, innovative, and supportive work environment.
Qualifications
Excellent organizational skills, and time-management skills
Candidates who have completed a paralegal professional certification or have advanced paralegal education will receive preference
3+ years of legal service experience under an attorney or lawyer in a law firm setting
ABA-approved paralegal certificate program such as an Associate’s degree or proprietary school program in paralegal studies, Bachelor’s degree desired
Talented communicator and writer
Proven Expertise:
Minimum of 3 years of experience in a fast‑paced family law setting, supporting attorneys in complex cases.
Certified Professional:
Completion of an ABA-approved paralegal certificate program; advanced paralegal education (e.g., Bachelor’s degree) is preferred.
Analytical & Communicative:
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with a keen attention to detail and strong analytical abilities.
Time Management:
Demonstrated capacity to juggle multiple high-priority tasks while maintaining efficiency and accuracy.
Compensation $75,000 - $90,000
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Responsibilities
Prepare legal documents, correspondence, and pleadings such as complaints, interrogatories, subpoenas, deposition notices, pretrial orders, legal briefs, and affidavits, under the supervision of a lawyer
Conduct interviews with clients to gather information about their legal issues
Help lawyers prepare for trial by preparing and organizing exhibits, assisting with client meetings, filing motions, conducting research on legal articles, and organizing and coordinating witnesses
Draft subpoenas and coordinate with process servers
Perform administrative duties such as answering phone calls and keeping our case filing system organized so all documents are readily accessible
Client Engagement & Case Management
Lead Client Interviews:
Conduct comprehensive interviews to gather crucial case details and establish strong client relationships.
Strategic Document Preparation:
Draft and review legal pleadings, memoranda, and other documents with precision, ensuring they align with each case’s strategy.
Ongoing Client Communication:
Maintain proactive and transparent communication throughout the client’s journey, keeping them informed about case progress and next steps.
Discovery & Analysis:
Manage, analyze, and summarize discovery materials to provide actionable insights for the legal team.
Legal Research & Document Drafting
Advanced Legal Research:
Perform in-depth research on family law issues and distill findings into clear, actionable reports.
Comprehensive Drafting:
Prepare key legal documents—including subpoenas, interrogatories, deposition notices, complaints, pretrial orders, legal briefs, and affidavits—under attorney guidance.
Case Strategy Support:
Collaborate closely with attorneys to align legal documents with evolving case strategies and client goals.
Operational Excellence & Innovation
Process Improvement:
Work with the team to refine internal workflows, policies, and case management systems for greater efficiency.
Performance Tracking:
Create detailed billable time entries and help meet key performance indicators by documenting forward progress in each case.
File Organization:
Ensure that all case files and legal documents are meticulously organized, up-to-date, and readily accessible.
Brand Advocacy & External Engagement
Marketing & Outreach:
Act as a positive ambassador for the firm through active participation in social media, podcasts, videos, and live streams.
Client Appreciation Initiatives:
Propose and implement thoughtful gestures to recognize referrals and contributions from clients and partners.
Cultural Contribution:
Engage in team training and collaborative events that foster a vibrant, innovative, and supportive work environment.
Qualifications
Excellent organizational skills, and time-management skills
Candidates who have completed a paralegal professional certification or have advanced paralegal education will receive preference
3+ years of legal service experience under an attorney or lawyer in a law firm setting
ABA-approved paralegal certificate program such as an Associate’s degree or proprietary school program in paralegal studies, Bachelor’s degree desired
Talented communicator and writer
Proven Expertise:
Minimum of 3 years of experience in a fast‑paced family law setting, supporting attorneys in complex cases.
Certified Professional:
Completion of an ABA-approved paralegal certificate program; advanced paralegal education (e.g., Bachelor’s degree) is preferred.
Analytical & Communicative:
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with a keen attention to detail and strong analytical abilities.
Time Management:
Demonstrated capacity to juggle multiple high-priority tasks while maintaining efficiency and accuracy.
Compensation $75,000 - $90,000
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