Paralegal Family Law - Legal
Stafi, Honduras

Are you an experienced Family Law Paralegal looking for an exciting new opportunity to showcase your skills and expertise? Look no further! We are a dynamic and innovative staffing company seeking an exceptional Family Law Paralegal to join our ranks. As a Family Law Paralegal, you will be responsible for providing invaluable support to your assigned client in all aspects of family law. From drafting legal documents to conducting legal research, you will play an integral role in ensuring our clients receive the best legal representation possible.

Candidate must be fluent in English and Spanish, both written and spoken. Only resumes in English will be considered.

Responsibilities:

• Assist attorneys with drafting and reviewing family law pleadings, motions, discovery requests, and responses.
• Conduct legal research and prepare case summaries, memoranda, and other legal documents.
• Manage client files and maintain organized case records, including electronic files and physical documents.
• Coordinate with clients, opposing counsel, and court personnel to schedule meetings, depositions, hearings, and other appointments.
• Prepare and organize trial, mediation, and other event materials, exhibits, and witness lists.
• Assist attorneys in trial preparation, including drafting pre-trial motions and other required documents.
• Maintain client confidentiality and adhere to ethical standards at all times.
• Provide exceptional client service, keeping clients informed of case progress and answering inquiries in a timely manner.
• Efficiently managing the e-filing process for various legal documents, including but not limited to motions, requests, and other court-related materials, ensuring timely submissions and accurate record-keeping.
• Diligently monitoring and adhering to all court-mandated deadlines, as well as any other relevant time-sensitive matters, while providing assistance in drafting and managing correspondence with clients, opposing counsel, and court personnel.
• Professionally handling incoming phone calls, addressing inquiries and routing them to the appropriate parties, demonstrating excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Requirements

• A minimum of 2 years of experience as a paralegal in family law.
• Paralegal certificate or degree from an accredited institution.
• Knowledge of family law rules, procedures, and best practices.
• Strong legal research and writing skills, with the ability to draft complex legal documents.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook) and legal software.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work with clients, attorneys, and other staff members.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.
• Must be detail-oriented, self-motivated, and able to work independently or as part of a team.

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