Paralegal

The Foster Law Firm; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

The Foster Law Firm in Atlanta is seeking an organized, detail-oriented paralegal to support our legal team. You will draft documents, perform legal research, and keep case files neatly organized to facilitate trial preparation.

Ideal candidates have at least 3 years of experience, a paralegal certification or advanced education, excellent writing skills, and strong time-management. This full-time role offers growth opportunities within our family law and criminal defense practice.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of legal service experience under an attorney or lawyer in a law firm setting.
• Paralegal certification or advanced paralegal education preferred.
• Strong time-management and organizational skills.
• Excellent writing and grammar skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct client interviews to gather information about legal issues.
• Draft subpoenas and coordinate with process servers.
• Perform administrative duties and keep the case filing system organized for easy access to documents.
• Aid lawyers in trial preparation by organizing exhibits, coordinating witnesses, and researching legal articles.
• Draft legal documents, pleadings, and correspondence under supervision.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Writing and grammar

Time management

Education

Paralegal certification

Job description

Job Description

We'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 complaints, motions, and 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.

Compensation

$18 - $25 hourly

Responsibilities

• Conduct interviews with clients to gather information about their legal issues
• Draft subpoenas and coordinate with process servers
• Perform administrative duties such as answering phone calls and keeping our case filing system organized so all documents are readily accessible
• 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

Qualifications

• Must have strong interpersonal skills and talent for writing and grammar
• 3+ years of legal service experience under an attorney or lawyer in a law firm setting
• Must have great time-management skills, and organizational skills
• Strong preference for candidates who have completed a paralegal professional certification or have an advanced paralegal education

About Company

The Foster Law Firm is one of the premier law firms in the metro Atlanta area. We provide the armor for people fighting for their livelihood, freedom, and future.

We specialize in the areas of Family Law and Criminal Defense, and we have earned a reputation for providing high-quality and effective legal representation in the metro Atlanta area. We earned this by providing clients with the highest standards of diligence, knowledge, and professionalism, and by relentlessly fighting for and protecting clients’ rights.