Paralegal

Divorce with a Plan; United States; Remote; USD 63,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Divorce with a Plan is seeking a skilled paralegal to support its legal team. The ideal candidate will possess strong organizational skills, a minimum of 3 years of experience in a law firm, and a paralegal certificate. Responsibilities include drafting legal documents, conducting research, and preparing for trial. Salary ranges from $63,000 to $75,000 annually. This role offers opportunities for mentorship within the firm in a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• 3 years of experience in legal services under an attorney or lawyer in a law firm setting.
• Candidates who have completed a paralegal professional certification will receive preference.

Responsibilities

• Draft subpoenas and coordinate with process servers.
• Organize case filing systems to ensure documents are easily locatable.
• Conduct legal research and prepare legal documents under lawyer's guidance.
• Assist lawyers in trial preparation and organize exhibits.

Skills

High-level organizational skills

Time-management skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Writing and grammar skills

Education

ABA-approved paralegal certificate

Bachelor’s degree (preferred)

Job description

We’re seeking a skilled and experienced paralegal to support our growing legal team. The ideal candidate for this position will use their work experience and organizational skills to prepare and maintain legal documents, file motions, interview clients, and conduct legal research.

Responsibilities

• Draft subpoenas and coordinate with process servers
• Organize our case filing systems to ensure all documents are properly sorted and easy to locate, and other administrative duties as needed
• Gather information about legal issues from the client in interviews
• 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
• Help lawyers prepare for trial by preparing and organizing exhibits, assisting with client meetings, filing motions, conducting research on legal articles, and organizing and coordinating witnesses
• Leveraging extensive experience to bring a seasoned perspective to organizing files and maintaining organizational efficiency within the firm
• Applying strategic insights to docketing (scheduling) events for optimal case progression
• Providing mentorship and guidance to less experienced team members through scheduled case reviews and training recommendations
• Assisting clients with completing complex legal forms with a depth of understanding
• Drafting nuanced letters and intricate court documents for attorney review
• Conducting comprehensive legal research on complex and specialized issues, verifying case law, and reviewing legislation
• Overseeing the preparation of discovery and responses to complex discovery demands
• Facilitating meetings with clients, offering seasoned insights during reviews of discovery responses
• Proactively communicating with clients to provide updates, gather information, and offer experienced guidance
• Collaborating closely with attorneys to bring a wealth of courtroom experience to the preparation of cases for hearings
• Serving as a reliable and experienced backup for the Legal Assistant, handling tasks such as e‑filing, file updates, phone answering, and scheduling
• Undertaking additional tasks as assigned to advance case progression and maintain organizational professionalism and training standards

Qualifications

• Candidates should possess high-level organizational skills, and time-management skills
• 3 years of experience in legal services under an attorney or lawyer in a law firm setting
• Must have strong interpersonal skills and talent for writing and grammar
• Candidates must have completed an ABA‑approved paralegal certificate program such as an Associate’s degree or proprietary school program in paralegal studies, Bachelor’s degree preferred
• Candidates who have completed a paralegal professional certification or have advanced paralegal education will receive preference

Compensation

$63,000 - $75,000 yearly