Litigation Paralegal

Bighornlaw; Maryland; Remote; USD 46,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative law firm is seeking a skilled Family Law Senior Paralegal to join its growing team. This remote position offers the chance to work in a supportive environment where your expertise in legal drafting and family law will be valued. You will have the opportunity to engage in meaningful work, assisting attorneys in preparing for trials and drafting essential legal documents. The firm prides itself on its commitment to client success, making it an ideal place for those looking to make a significant impact in the legal field. If you are detail-oriented, self-motivated, and passionate about family law, this role could be the perfect fit for you.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of family law paralegal experience is required.
• Strong knowledge in legal drafting and processes is essential.

Responsibilities

• Draft legal documents and court pleadings with precision.
• Prepare trial binders and assist attorneys in case preparation.
• Communicate with clients and manage case-related tasks.

Skills

Legal Drafting

Case Management

Decision-Making Skills

Multitasking

Detail-Oriented

Self-Motivation

Patience

Education

Paralegal Certificate

Associate’s Degree in Paralegal Studies

Tools

MyCase

Google Drive

G-Suite

Job description

If you are a vastly experienced family law senior paralegal who enjoys working with like-minded individuals in a harmonious atmosphere and would like to gain control of your work/life balance, The Murphy Law Firm may be the right fit for you.

The Murphy Law Firm, a law firm practicing in Maryland and the District of Columbia, is growing quickly and needs to add a remote, certified Family Law Senior Paralegal to its team. This paralegal will perform routine legal document preparation but will also be the go-to paralegal for high-level non-routine drafting assignments. This position will require that the paralegal be able to draft non-routine documents such as modifications and contempt exceptions from scratch. This paralegal will prepare trial binders and will perform substantive billable legal work under the direction of our founding and managing attorney. A Paralegal’s goal is to relieve the attorney he or she works with of a portion of the tasks involved in the practice of law.

IF YOU HAVE NEVER WORKED AS A PARALEGAL AND/OR DO NOT HAVE THE REQUISITE EXPERIENCE REQUESTED IN THIS JOB POST, PLEASE DO NOT APPLY.

(THE TERM "PARALEGAL" IS NOT THE SAME AS NOR DOES IT INCLUDE WHAT IS TYPICALLY KNOWN AS A LEGAL ASSISTANT, LEGAL SECRETARY, OR RECEPTIONIST/INTAKE.)

ALSO, THIS POSITION IS VERY DRAFTING INTENSIVE SO YOU NEED TO HAVE EXPERIENCE IN DRAFTING LEGAL DOCUMENTS FROM BEGINNING TO END, SOMETIMES WITHOUT A TEMPLATE.

We are looking for someone with the experience necessary to hit the ground running. Our caseload is primarily family law, and we will need someone with vast experience in this practice area. We also practice personal injury and criminal law and some experience in these practice areas is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

In addition, the Paralegal will -

• Review tasks in MyCase (case management system)
• Docket (Scheduling) tasks
• Fill out legal forms
• Draft letters and court pleadings
• Draft documents by customizing standard forms
• Write reports and legal documents, both routine and high-level
• Perform thorough research related to laws and judicial decisions, about current as well as past cases
• Help attorney prepare cases for hearings and mediation
• Prepare trial and mediation notebooks
• Communicate with clients with updates and gather information
• Draft proposed orders, settlement agreements, and parenting plans
• Draft motions
• Prepare discovery and responses to discovery demands
• Back-up phone reception
• Ensure that trial preparation begins on time
• Make sure that our attorney is ready and has everything needed for Court
• Be able to spot and verbalize solutions to variations like discovery deficiencies in an alimony case
• Know what to do when calendaring conflicts occur
• Other tasks as assigned
• This is a virtual position, and we anticipate that this position will begin at 35-40 hrs/wk

We are a fun team that respects each other but also wants to do something meaningful and important. We are professional and serious when the situation warrants it.

We are a small but fully staffed law firm with one attorney (We are currently looking for a second attorney to join us.), a case manager, two paralegals (You would be the third one.), one intake/legal assistant, one intake specialist, and a billing specialist. As a paralegal, you are here to work on legal cases and help our attorneys prepare for trials and whatever else that may come up related to our cases.

Qualifications

Must Haves

• Must have at least five (5) years of family law paralegal experience (This is non-negotiable.)
• Must be vastly knowledgeable in legal drafting and processes
• Must have a paralegal certificate or Associate’s Degree in Paralegal Studies
• Must be diligent in moving cases forward
• Must be able to exercise excellent decision-making skills and capabilities
• Must be detail-oriented
• Must be able to multitask
• Must be self-motivated
• Must be patient
• Must be willing to learn new software applications
• Must be familiar with Google Drive and G-Suite products

Preferences

• Criminal and/or Personal Injury law experience, highly desired
• MyCase (case management system) experience, highly desired
• Maryland and DC experience, highly desired but not required

Compensation

$46,000 - $50,000

About The Murphy Law Firm

At The Murphy Law Firm, we’re experiencing rapid growth and have earned a strong reputation for delivering exceptional, client-centered legal services.

We are a diverse and innovative team, driven by our core values of Passionate, Personable, and Persistent.

Joining us means being part of a firm that values creativity, commitment, and a genuine dedication to client success.

If you’re looking to make an impact in a dynamic and supportive environment, The Murphy Law Firm may be the perfect place for you.

Join our TEAM as we help shepherd families through messy divorces and custody battles to a brighter future!

Learn more about The Murphy Law Firm and our Managing Attorney, Angel Murphy, to see if this is the right place for your next career move. Join us in delivering compassionate, determined legal services to clients in the DMV area!