Family Law Case Manager / Litigation Paralegal
Job Description
Job DescriptionBenefits/Perks
- Competitive salary based upon training, education, experience and proficiency in other language(s)
- Health insurance
- Progressive PTO package
- Education Assistance Program
Job Summary
We are seeking a highly motivated, experienced paralegal to join our team as a Family Law Case Manager / Litigation Paralegal. In this role, you will support an attorney/litigation team in all phases of the family law litigation process. You will be responsible for tracking and managing time-sensitive tasks/deadlines. You will perform legal research, conduct interviews, file documents, and attend trials. The ideal candidate is hardworking, well-organized, detail-oriented and collaborative.
Responsibilities
The Family Law Case Manager/Litigation Paralegal shall perform the following functions under the supervision of the litigation team's lead attorney:
Case Management
- Manage litigation team's trial/pretrial calendar
- Manage attorney calendars
- Track progress of family cases from client intake to final resolution
- Attend/observe court sessions and record important information, as needed
- Manage client case files
- Assist with discovery requests
- Assist with maintaining and assembling trial exhibits
- Supervise other legal/administrative staff assigned to the litigation team
Client communication
- Maintain regular communication with client; provide regular case updates, address inquiries
- Communication with other law firms (attorneys and legal staff), clerk's offices and witnesses
- Prepare case-specific documents, including memoranda and briefs
- Ensure that case-related documents are well organized and available for review
Paralegal Support
- Draft basic legal documents, legal memorandum and correspondence
- Conduct legal research and investigation, as needed
- File documents; manage litigation team's on-line filing systems
- Provide general administrative support
- Assist attorneys prepare for trial/hearings
Qualifications
- Spanish speaker preferred
- Experience: 5-10 years previous experience as a Litigation Paralegal or similar role is required
- Training: Certification or degree as a Paralegal required
- Education: Associate degree required. Bachelor's Degree preferred.
- Familiarity with legal procedures, terminology, and the court system
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Highly organized with document management experience
- Excellent research skills
- Comfortable Microsoft Office and case management software
- Ability to multitask and work well under pressure
About the Firm:
Bourdon & Tortolero, PLLC is full-service family law litigation firm. With offices in Alexandria, VA and Annapolis, MD, the firm serves clients throughout the Washington, DC - Maryland - Northern Virginia area.