Paralegal position sought for a boutique law firm primarily representing families and children with disabilities to obtain appropriate educational services.

Key Areas of Responsibility:

• Prepare legal correspondence and other documents for attorneys.


• Organize and maintain documents in a paper and electronic filing system.


• Utilize Client Intake software to manage and return new client calls.


• Manage new client onboarding, including drafting initial documents, obtaining appropriate records and setting up computer-based files.


• Obtain, scan, review, name and organize client education, medical records and files utilizing office naming and organization protocols.


• Meet with clients, attorneys, and other professionals to talk about case details either in person or via e-meeting.


• File pleadings with court, administrative tribunals and school system.


• Help prepare for trial by organizing exhibits and assisting with other tasks as needed.


• Prepare complaints, briefs, closing statements, pleadings, appeals, and other legal documents.


• Investigate facts and laws of cases and search public records and other resources to prepare cases and determine causes of action.


• Direct and coordinate law office activity, including delivery of subpoenas.


• Handle all discovery items and organize in electronic files.


• Gather and analyze statutes, decisions, and legal articles, codes, documents, and other data.


• Call on witnesses to testify at hearings.


• Keeping law library up to date by monitoring legal volumes.


• Track and record hours in Legal Management Software (and HRIS if required) on a daily basis


• Hybrid work options available after successful completion of probationary period and training.

Requirements/Skills:

• Associates degree in Paralegal Studies (18 semester hours) Required




• Bachelors degree preferred




• At least four years related experience in a law office




• Excellent verbal and written communication skills




• Excellent proofreading and document formatting skills.




• Attention to detail is essential.




• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.




• Excellent sales and customer service skills.




• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.




• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.




• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.




• Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.




• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Acrobat. Clio software experience a plus.



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