Title: Family Law Paralegal DAL/PLANO
Location: Plano United States
$ 70000 - $ 95000 / Year
location_on Plano, Texas
Legal & Compliance
Permanent
Job Description:
Hiring for the Plano and/or Dallas offices
Must Haves:
At least 5 -7 years of experience working at a Texas Family Law Firm
Able to work independently
Able to multi-task and manage deadlines
Able to hit the ground running with minimal training
Able to bill 100 hours/month
Software used:
MS Office, Adobe, Lexis Nexis, Westlaw Form Builder, Centerbase (billing and conflicts check software), Zoom
Benefits:
Board Certified Paralegals pay ranges from 80-95K DOE
Non-board certified Paralegal pay ranges from 70-85K DOE
Business Casual attire
Work remotely 1 day per week (after 90 day probationary period)
Firm pays Medical, Vision, Dental premiums
96 hours PTO - year 1 (prorated from day 1)
Paid bi-weekly
401K and firm matches up to 25%
Discretionary year end bonus
Hours are from 8am - 5pm but some offices let you start at 7am or 9am...depends on the attorney
Interview Process:
Zoom virtual interview
In-person interview
The ideal candidate will have experience with all aspects of family law. This candidate should be highly organized, self-motivated, and a team player. Candidates should have strong verbal and written communication skills as there will be significant client contact. The ability to multitask and manage deadlines is a must.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
-Review and draft pleadings, motions, discovery responses, orders, inventories, correspondence
-Maintain organized schedules and provide timely reminders for deadlines
-Administrative duties, including but not limited to calendaring hearings, trials, pretrial deadlines and organizing case files, etc.
-Review and organize documents, exhibits, evidence, and case pleadings
-Aid attorneys with discovery requests and preparation of hearings and trials
-Communicate with clients, other attorneys and staff, and court staff
-Organize and electronically file pleadings and serve documents
-Assist the attorneys with case management from beginning to end.
Qualifications:
-Minimum of 5-7 years of family law experience
-Board certified a plus but not required
-Must be knowledgeable in the Texas Family Code
-Must have knowledge of court rules, procedures, and practices, etc.
-Excellent proficiency in computer skills, such as Microsoft Office, Outlook, case management system, and navigating a server
-Excellent communication skills
-Experience with utilizing Westlaw Form Builder
Pay Details: $70,000.00 to $95,000.00 per year
Search managed by: Jamie Stone
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Military connected talent encouraged to apply
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