Young Berman Karpf & Karpf PA
Legal Assistant/ Paralegal / Family Law Experience Required
Young Berman Karpf & Karpf PA, Fort Lauderdale, Florida, us, 33336
Legal Assistant/ Paralegal / Family Law Experience Required
Young Berman Karpf & Karpf, P.A.
is searching for a skilled and experienced Family Law Legal Assistant / Paralegal to support attorneys in delivering exceptional service to clients.
Key Responsibilities:
Case Management: Open, maintain, and close client files with accuracy according to firm policies. Calendar, track and manage deadlines, court hearings, and statutory timelines. Maintain and organize physical and electronic case files in NetDocuments.
Administrative Tasks: Schedule and maintain court dates, mediations, depositions, and attorney-client appointments. Perform billing entry and timekeeping for attorney review. Review incoming and outgoing mail and email correspondence with accuracy.
Legal Support: Prepare and draft pleadings, motions, discovery requests/responses, declarations, subpoenas, stipulations, and settlement agreements. File legal documents with courts electronically and assist in trial preparation, including assembling trial binders, witness lists, and exhibits.
Client Relations: Communicate with clients regarding case updates, documentation, and appointments. Assist clients in completing required legal forms such as mandatory disclosures, financial affidavits, and declarations of income and expenses.
Legal Drafting & Filing: Proofread and finalize legal documents including petitions, responses, declarations, discovery, disclosures, pre-trial statements, marital settlement agreements, custody and visitation agreements, and restraining orders.
Prepare and respond to discovery requests (financial affidavits, interrogatories, document requests, etc.). File documents with court systems electronically and in person, ensuring compliance with jurisdictional rules and deadlines.
Legal Research & Investigation: Research court rules and local procedures as needed for attorney review. Investigate and summarize facts related to asset discovery, child support calculations, and case timelines.
Case & Trial Preparation: Organize and manage case files, discovery binders, and exhibits. Prepare trial notebooks, witness lists, timelines, and coordinate with expert witnesses. Attend court hearings and trials with attorneys as needed to provide support. Track case deadlines, hearing dates, and filing deadlines using case management software. Record billable time accurately for paralegal work and ensure billing compliance.
Preferred Qualifications
Associate or bachelor’s degree or certificate in legal studies, paralegal studies, or equivalent experience.
Min of 4 years of experience as a legal assistant or paralegal, preferably in a family law setting.
Proficiency with legal software such as Clio and NetDocuments and MS Office Suite.
Knowledge of local family court rules and procedures.
Strong diligence, organizational, and time management skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Certification as a Legal Assistant or Paralegal (CLA, CP, or equivalent).
Benefits Our comprehensive benefits package includes a 401(k) retirement plan, health, dental, and vision insurance to keep you and your family covered, and life insurance for added peace of mind. We also offer generous paid time off (PTO) and parental leave to support you during life’s most important moments. Your future, health, and work‑life balance matter to us.
Seniority level Mid‑Senior level
Employment type Full‑time
Job function Legal
Industries Law Practice
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is searching for a skilled and experienced Family Law Legal Assistant / Paralegal to support attorneys in delivering exceptional service to clients.
Key Responsibilities:
Case Management: Open, maintain, and close client files with accuracy according to firm policies. Calendar, track and manage deadlines, court hearings, and statutory timelines. Maintain and organize physical and electronic case files in NetDocuments.
Administrative Tasks: Schedule and maintain court dates, mediations, depositions, and attorney-client appointments. Perform billing entry and timekeeping for attorney review. Review incoming and outgoing mail and email correspondence with accuracy.
Legal Support: Prepare and draft pleadings, motions, discovery requests/responses, declarations, subpoenas, stipulations, and settlement agreements. File legal documents with courts electronically and assist in trial preparation, including assembling trial binders, witness lists, and exhibits.
Client Relations: Communicate with clients regarding case updates, documentation, and appointments. Assist clients in completing required legal forms such as mandatory disclosures, financial affidavits, and declarations of income and expenses.
Legal Drafting & Filing: Proofread and finalize legal documents including petitions, responses, declarations, discovery, disclosures, pre-trial statements, marital settlement agreements, custody and visitation agreements, and restraining orders.
Prepare and respond to discovery requests (financial affidavits, interrogatories, document requests, etc.). File documents with court systems electronically and in person, ensuring compliance with jurisdictional rules and deadlines.
Legal Research & Investigation: Research court rules and local procedures as needed for attorney review. Investigate and summarize facts related to asset discovery, child support calculations, and case timelines.
Case & Trial Preparation: Organize and manage case files, discovery binders, and exhibits. Prepare trial notebooks, witness lists, timelines, and coordinate with expert witnesses. Attend court hearings and trials with attorneys as needed to provide support. Track case deadlines, hearing dates, and filing deadlines using case management software. Record billable time accurately for paralegal work and ensure billing compliance.
Preferred Qualifications
Associate or bachelor’s degree or certificate in legal studies, paralegal studies, or equivalent experience.
Min of 4 years of experience as a legal assistant or paralegal, preferably in a family law setting.
Proficiency with legal software such as Clio and NetDocuments and MS Office Suite.
Knowledge of local family court rules and procedures.
Strong diligence, organizational, and time management skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Certification as a Legal Assistant or Paralegal (CLA, CP, or equivalent).
Benefits Our comprehensive benefits package includes a 401(k) retirement plan, health, dental, and vision insurance to keep you and your family covered, and life insurance for added peace of mind. We also offer generous paid time off (PTO) and parental leave to support you during life’s most important moments. Your future, health, and work‑life balance matter to us.
Seniority level Mid‑Senior level
Employment type Full‑time
Job function Legal
Industries Law Practice
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