Peoria Family Law/Civil Litigation Paralegal

O'Flaherty Law of Wheaton; Peoria (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Employer-Paid 50% of Health Insurance

401(k) with 3% employer contribution

10 Days of Vacation

5 Days of Sick Leave

Production-Based Bonuses

Advancement Opportunities

Job summary

O'Flaherty Law of Wheaton seeks a paralegal to support a general practice with emphasis on family law, civil litigation, and probate matters. You will complete assignments promptly and collaborate with attorneys and other paralegals to deliver high-quality legal services.

The role requires a paralegal certificate or relevant experience, excellent organization, responsiveness, and adaptability in a fast-paced firm environment.

Qualifications

• Prior paralegal experience or a paralegal certificate.
• Highly organized, responsive and reliable in fast-paced environments.
• Adaptable, quick to learn, and collaborative with attorneys and paralegals.
• Ability to complete assignments promptly and accurately.

Responsibilities

• Provide paralegal support in family law, civil litigation, and probate matters.
• Complete assignments on time.
• Collaborate with attorneys and fellow paralegals to support the firm's legal services.

Skills

Family Law

Civil Litigation

Probate

Paralegal Support

Organization

Responsiveness

Reliability

Adaptability

Time Management

Teamwork

Legal Practice

Education

Paralegal certificate

Job description

Provide paralegal support in a general practice, with a focus on family law and civil litigation, within a firm that also handles probate matters. Complete assignments on time and collaborate with attorneys and paralegals to support the firm's legal services.

Requirements: Candidates must have prior paralegal experience or a paralegal certificate. They should be highly organized, responsive, reliable, adaptable, quick to learn, collaborative, and able to complete assignments promptly.

Key Skills: Family Law, Civil Litigation, Probate, Paralegal Support, Organization, Responsiveness, Reliability, Adaptability, Time Management, Teamwork, Legal Practice

Benefits: Health Insurance, Employer-Paid 50% of Health Insurance Premiums, 401(k) With 3% Employer Contribution After the First Year, 10 Days of Vacation, 5 Days of Sick Leave, Production-Based Bonuses, Advancement Opportunities