Paralegal Specialist

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Paralegal Specialist
The candidate will organizing files, Docketing (Scheduling) events. Filling out legal forms. Case status reporting, Drafting letters and simple court documents. Drafting documents by customizing standard forms. Writing reports and legal documents. Making thorough researches about laws and judicial decisions, about current as well as past cases. Helping attorneys prepare cases for hearings. Assisting lawyers in the courtroom. Communicating with clients with updates and gathering information,. Reviewing pending legislation. Drafting motions and other court documents,. Preparing discovery and responses to discovery demands. Must be possess a certification as a trained paralegal. Seven (7) or more years of experience as a paralegal, legal secretary, or legal assistant is especially pertinent. And experience in both Michigan and Indiana legal systems will be given preference.


Edwardsburg, MI 49112
Remote
$20 - $25 an hour

EXPERIENCED FAMILY LAW PARALEGAL NEEDED

**MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. is an entrepreneurial law firm that is on track for growth and we are interviewing for a paralegal with strong experience in all aspects of family and matrimonial law (mediation, divorce, custody, alimony, property division), who can hit the ground running as we build our dream team.

About Our Firm

Our philosophy for our clients is, successful beginnings start with a seed of hope, and with the right kind of care and legal expertise, settled matters can help clients blossom into a bright new future for their families. **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. was established as a family firm with 43 years of combined experience in the law and litigation. We are the guides and support for clients through the changes their family is facing with a family centered office environment for our staff.

The responsbilities of the paralegal include:

Organizing files
Docketing (Scheduling) events
Filling out legal forms
Case status reporting
Drafting letters and simple court documents
Drafting documents by customizing standard forms
Writing reports and legal documents
Making thorough researches about laws and judicial decisions, about current as well as past cases
Helping attorneys prepare cases for hearings
Assisting lawyers in the courtroom
Communicating with clients with updates and gathering information
Reviewing pending legislation
Drafting motions and other court documents
Preparing discovery and responses to discovery demands
Back up for Legal Assistant, including but not limited to:
Check e filing
Update file
Contact Client
Answer phones
Scheduling

Meeting with clients to review discovery responses
Other tasks as assigned

We also need someone who is a customer service superstar with the right amount of empathy to help people navigating the emotional and uncertain waters of divorce and family law matters.

Compensation is negotiable and based on experience.

Education & Experience

The ideal candidate will have completed a course of study offered by a college or university especially for Paralegals, and will possess a certification as a trained paralegal. Seven (7) or more years of experience as a paralegal, legal secretary, or legal assistant is especially pertinent. And experience in both Michigan and Indiana legal systems will be given preference.

This is a full-time job, so you must be able to work socially distanced *in the office (as soon as it is safe to do so) and remotely if necessary for 40 hours per week.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.00 - $25.00 per hour

Schedule:

8 Hour Shift
Day shift
Monday to Friday

Experience:

Paralegal: 7 years (Preferred)
Michigan law: 3 years (Preferred)
Indiana law: 3 years (Preferred)

License:

Paralegal (Preferred)

Work Location:

One location

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Work Remotely:

Yes

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