Peace & Associates PLLC has an open position for a family law paralegal/litigation paralegal. Compensation is commensurate with experience, full-time, in-office position. The ideal candidate for this position should be organized, have experience in the field of family law, and have a strong educational background, with a minimum of a high school diploma. The selected candidate will be expected to handle clients in personal crises with grace, and patience. Daily contemporaneous time entry required. Billable monthly requirement. Skill requirements include proficiency with efiling, Microsoft Office Suite, client management software, and ability to assist attorney with trial preparation preferred. Excellent grammar and syntax are required. A professional appearance and demeanor are essential attributes for candidates. Physical requirements include the ability to lift at least 50 pounds, to remain standing for at least 20 minutes at a time, and to walk at least one mile without resting. Job duties include drafting, new client screening via telephone, client interaction, court interaction and other professionals, maintaining the firm's calendar, efiling, preparing exhibits and other materials for trial and hearings, scheduling hearings and mediations, time-keeping, word processing, note-taking, collating and labeling documents, filing, and other assorted tasks assigned by management. Work-life balance and teamwork are core components of our office culture. Benefits include
SIMPLE IRA
(with matching), available health insurance, generous PTO policy, life insurance, and long term disability insurance. We pride ourselves on having a great team atmosphere. When submitting your resume email to marion@peacefamilylaw.com or tracyw@peacefamilylaw.com . Please also submit a non-form based writing sample. A motion, letter, or similar document will suffice, but please remove any client identifiers. Applicants will be expected to pass a criminal background check and pre- employment drug screen.
Job Type:
Full-time Pay:
$68,000.00 - $110,000.00 per year
Benefits:
Disability insurance Free parking Life insurance Paid time off Professional development assistance Retirement plan