Paralegal/ Family Law Gen Litigation

Responsibilities
Perform administrative duties (calendar hearings and deadlines, manage logistics etc)

• Aid attorneys and provide assistance where needed
• Gather relevant information from a variety of sources
• Drafting or reviewing legal documents such as divorce decrees, child custody agreements, prenuptial agreements, and wills
• Interviewing clients to gather information about their case and discussing their goals
• Explaining legal terminology and procedures to clients who may be unfamiliar with the law
• Conducting legal research to find precedents that support a lawyer’s arguments in court
• Drafting legal documents such as affidavits, motions, subpoenas, settlement agreements, pleadings, discovery requests, and wills.
• Highly organized with ability to juggle multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment

• Strong writing and communication skills along with attention to detail
• Extensive computer and database expertise

• Paralegal associates degree or other relevant certification