Senior Family Law Paralegal

We're looking for an organized, detail-oriented, and experienced paralegal to play an important role on our legal team. You'll draft legal documents such as affidavits, prepare briefs, conduct legal research for trial preparation, and keep case files and other important information neatly organized and easily accessible. If you're interested in advancing your paralegal career with opportunities for growth, we want to hear from you. Responsibilities: • 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 legal documents, pleadings, and correspondence such as interrogatories, subpoenas, deposition notices, complaints, pretrial orders, legal briefs, and affidavits under the guidance of a lawyer • Arrange law office activity such as drafting subpoenas and coordinating with process servers • Organize our case filing systems to ensure all documents are properly sorted and easy to locate, and other administrative duties as needed • Hold client interviews to gather information about their legal problems • Provide legal support to Family Law Attorneys within the firm's family law practice in Alpharetta, GA, US • Collaborate closely with Senior Family Law Attorneys for seamless assistance • Conduct thorough legal research and analysis as required • Handle preparation and filing of various legal documents, such as pleadings, agreements, discovery requests, and responses • Aid attorneys in trial preparation by organizing evidence, drafting motions and briefs, and preparing witness lists • Engage in effective communication with clients, opposing counsel, and other relevant parties throughout the legal process • Maintain and manage case files and documents meticulously, both physically and electronically Qualifications: • Excellent organizational skills, and time-management skills • 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 • 3 years of experience in legal services under an attorney or lawyer in a law firm setting • Completion of a nationally-accredited paralegal program strongly preferred • Minimum of 4 years of experience required as a family law paralegal • Proficient in all aspects of family law, with a focus on drafting pleadings, motions, settlement agreements, and discovery • Demonstrated strong research and writing abilities • Skilled in Microsoft Office and legal research software • Capable of multitasking and prioritizing tasks effectively in a fast-paced setting Compensation: $70,000 - $90,000 yearly • Provide legal support to Family Law Attorneys within the firm's family law practice in Alpharetta, GA, US • Collaborate closely with Senior Family Law Attorneys for seamless assistance • Conduct thorough legal research and analysis as required • Handle preparation and filing of various legal documents, such as pleadings, agreements, discovery requests, and responses • Aid attorneys in trial preparation by organizing evidence, drafting motions and briefs, and preparing witness lists • Engage in effective communication with clients, opposing counsel, and other relevant parties throughout the legal process • Maintain and manage case files and documents meticulously, both physically and electronically • Assist in the preparation for depositions, mediations, and hearings to support legal proceedings

Compensation: $70,000-$90,000 per year

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