Paralegal or Legal Assistant for Family Law Firm

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for a skilled, motivated Paralegal or Legal Assistant to join our busy Family Law Firm located in Lorain, Ohio.

Skills & Experience

• Minimum 2 years of working experience as a paralegal or legal assistant.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills are a must, including spelling, grammar, punctuation, and appropriate formatting of documents.
• Proficiency with technology, including Microsoft Windows, Word, and Excel, and the ability to multitask.
• Strong organizational and follow-through skills, and detail-oriented with the ability to prioritize work with accuracy and efficiency while staying focused and calm under pressure.
• Ability to work independently, take responsibility, take initiative, problem-solve using sound judgment, and handle confidential and sensitive information.
• Notary Public a plus.

Desirable Traits

• Resourceful
• Reliable
• Empathetic
• Approachable
• Dedicated and Mindful

Responsibilities

• Communication
• • Primarily responsible for incoming phone calls and returning missed calls.
  • Client
  • • New clients – Prescreen
    • • Schedule consultations
    • Current clients – determine their need.
  • Court – set hearings.
  • Other – opposing counsel, etc.
• Front office and administrative functions
• Maintain Attorney’s calendar.
• Prepare and email Client Intake Form and Fee Agreement to new clients / returning clients.
• Set up new client files.
• • Online file
  • Paper file
• Scan all client-related documents into client’s online file.
• • Verify that all hearings noted on Court Orders are documented on Attorney’s calendar.
• Maintain filing into client's paper file.
• Complete file closeout process for closed cases.
• Prepare drafts for Attorney review:
• • Dissolution Documents
  • Divorce Documents
  • Pleadings
  • Motions
• Prepare Court packets for filing.
• Discovery – follow-up to ensure timely submission.
• • Assist client with Discovery responses.
  • Organize and scan all Discovery documents into client's Discovery folder.
• Affidavit of Income and Expense – follow up to ensure timely submission.
• • Assist client with completing the document.
  • Organize and scan all related documents.
• Light office cleaning.

To apply for this position, please submit:

• Resume
• Cover Letter with salary requirements
• Three references, preferably professional

Job Type: Full-time, Monday-Friday (No weekends )

Benefits:

• Paid vacation after one year of employment.
• Paid holidays.