Family Law Paralegal / Legal Assistant

McCarty Law LLP; Appleton (WI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

McCarty Law LLP in Appleton, Wisconsin seeks a dependable Family Law Paralegal or experienced Legal Assistant to join our team. You will support attorneys with drafting and reviewing legal documents, managing calendars, and preparing for hearings and trials.

The ideal candidate has prior paralegal or legal assistant experience, familiarity with family law, and proficiency in Microsoft Office. Strong organizational skills and clear communication are essential to succeed in our fast-paced

Qualifications

• Prior experience as a Legal Assistant or Paralegal required.
• Family law experience preferred.
• Post-secondary education a plus.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Ability to work in fast-paced environment while maintaining attention to detail.
• Highly organized and able to prioritize work.
• Strong communication with clients, co-workers, and other professionals in person, by telephone and email.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review legal correspondence, pleadings, discovery, subpoenas, and other litigation documents.
• Manage attorneys' calendars, deadlines, and court filings.
• Organize and maintain case files.
• Assist with balancing of accounting records.
• Communicate with clients, courts, opposing counsel, and other parties.
• Set up video hearings and assist with trial preparation.

Skills

Paralegal experience

Family law experience

Highly organized

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Team player

Education

Post-secondary education

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

McCarty Law LLP seeks a Family Law Paralegal or an experienced Family Law Legal Assistant to join our team. Candidate must be dependable, detail-oriented, and a team player. Examples of duties include preparing and reviewing legal correspondence, pleadings, discovery, subpoenas, and other litigation documents; managing attorneys' calendars, deadlines, and court filings; organizing and maintaining case files; assist with balancing of accounting records; communicating with clients, courts, opposing counsel, and other parties; setting up video hearings; and assisting with trial preparation and other support as needed.

REQUIRED SKILLS:

• Prior experience as a Legal Assistant or Paralegal required
• Family law experience preferred
• Post-secondary education a plus
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Ability to work in fast-paced environment while maintaining attention to detail
• Highly organized and able to prioritize work
• Ability to effectively communicate with clients, co-workers, and other professionals effectively and professionally in person as well as by telephone and email