Paralegal - Family Law

Paralegal

• Family Law McKINNON LEGAL
• 3.0 Miramar, FL Job Details $52,000
• $58,000 a year 12 hours ago Qualifications Law office Paralegal Certificate Full Job Description 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.

Compensation:

$52,000

• $58,000 yearly

Responsibilities:

Arrange law office activity such as drafting subpoenas and coordinating with process servers Hold client interviews to gather information about their legal problems Aid lawyers in trial preparation by preparing and organizing exhibits, organizing and coordinating witnesses, conducting research on legal articles, and assisting with client meetings and filing motions Take care of administrative tasks such as answering phones and maintaining an organized filing system for all legal documents 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

Qualifications:

Strong oral and written communication skills Completion of a nationally-accredited paralegal program strongly preferred At least 3 years of experience in legal services under an attorney or lawyer in a law firm setting Excellent organizational skills, and time-management skills Candidates must have completed an ABA-approved paralegal certificate program such as an Associate's degree or proprietary school program in paralegal studies, Bachelor's degree preferred About Company McKINNON LEGAL's passion lies in bringing about better solutions for the family litigation clients we serve. We aspire to expand the practice to a multiple-lawyer organization to serve more families going through hard times, coping with and resolving a myriad of issues, including co-parenting, timesharing, the amicable division of assets acquired during the marriage, support, and other ancillary matters related to the family. We enjoy bringing people out of difficult situations and are grateful when they let us know how our firm has made a huge impact on the trajectory of their futures. We love bringing resolution to acrimonious situations and helping post-divorce parties live better.