Family Law Paralegal

South Atlanta Family Law; Stockbridge (GA); Sur place; USD 42 000 - 55 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

South Atlanta Family Law is seeking a diligent paralegal to support family law cases, including drafting documents and organizing case files. You will use Westlaw for research and MyCase/OneDrive for document management, while maintaining discretion with confidential information.

Join a fast-paced team assisting attorneys with divorce, custody, adoption, and related proceedings, ensuring accuracy, timely communication with clients, and preparation for court appearances.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting family law cases and drafting legal documents.
• Proficiency with Westlaw and MyCase document management.
• Strong organization to manage multiple cases in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication for client interaction.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.

Responsabilités

• Assist attorneys with divorce, child custody, legitimation, and adoption proceedings.
• Draft and review pleadings, motions, affidavits, and settlement agreements.
• Manage case files using MyCase and OneDrive; keep documents organized.
• Conduct legal research using Westlaw to support case strategies.
• Coordinate client interviews and communicate to facilitate case development.
• Prepare for court appearances with organized exhibits and timelines.
• Handle data entry, filing, proofreading, and confidentiality.
• Daily billing requirements are 6 hours.

Connaissances

Legal drafting techniques

Legal research

Excellent organization

Written and verbal communication

Discretion with confidential info

Outils

Westlaw

MyCase

OneDrive

Description du poste

The ideal candidate will be responsible for the collection and organization of documents and information from various cases at the firm. This candidate should feel comfortable relaying messages between various groups and keeping all documents important to the cases they are working on organized.

Responsibilities

• Assist attorneys with all aspects of family law cases, including divorce, child custody, legitimation, and adoption proceedings
• Draft and review legal documents such as pleadings, motions, affidavits, and settlement agreements with precision and attention to detail
• Manage case files using legal case management systems 8am MyCase and Microsoft One Drive, ensuring all documents are properly organized and up to date
• Conduct legal research using Westlaw, and other resources to support case strategies and ensure compliance with procedural law requirements
• Coordinate client interviews, gather relevant information, and maintain clear communication to facilitate case development
• Prepare for court appearances by organizing exhibits, timelines, and supporting documentation
• Handle administrative tasks including data entry, filing, document review, proofreading, and maintaining confidentiality of sensitive information
• Daily billing requirements are (6) hours

Qualifications

• Proven experience supporting family law cases with strong knowledge of procedural law and legal drafting techniques
• Proficiency in legal research tools such as Westlaw and document management systems such as 8am MyCase
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple cases efficiently in a fast-paced environment
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for effective client interaction and collaboration with attorneys
• Ability to handle confidential information discreetly while demonstrating professional phone etiquette and client service skills
• Experience with civil litigation support, document review, proofreading, and legal writing is highly valued