Job Description
Job DescriptionWe'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.Responsibilities:
- Conduct interviews with clients to gather information about their legal issues
- Take care of administrative tasks such as answering phones and maintaining an organized filing system for all legal documents
- 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
- 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
- Draft subpoenas and coordinate with process servers
- Communicate professionally with clients and external parties to gather case information and provide case updates
- Draft a wide range of legal documents, including estate plans, court pleadings, motions, contracts, letters, and reports
- Prepare attorneys for client meetings, hearings, and trials by compiling summaries, notes, and background documentation
- Organize and maintain case files, manage discovery, and ensure all deadlines and milestones are met
- Conduct legal research on statutes, decisions, and relevant laws
- Assist attorneys during courtroom proceedings and hearings
- Schedule case events and monitor case progress
- Enter accurate data and time logs in the case management system (billable and non-billable)
Qualifications:
- 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
- 3 years of experience in legal services under an attorney or lawyer in a law firm setting
- Must have great time-management skills, and organizational skills
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Completion of a nationally-accredited paralegal program strongly preferred
About Company
Safe Harbor Estate Law is a firm focused on Estate Planning and Elder Law. We are passionate about helping clients protect themselves, their loved ones, and their assets. We pride ourselves on helping clients achieve their goals while providing an outstanding client experience. We find it very rewarding to work together collaboratively to help more clients every year.
To learn more about our company, please visit our "You Should Work Here" page: https://safeharborestatelaw.com/you-should-work-here