Family Law Paralegal

Parks Zeigler, PLLC is looking for an experienced paralegal to work with our experienced attorneys in the area’s civil litigation and family law cases in our office. We are a paperless law office that utilizes modern technologies in streamlining the practice of law, such as a cloud-based practice management system allowing 24/7 access by our clients to their files, and multiple monitors for workstations. As we are always trying to improve our systems and procedures, if learning new software/hardware scares you, this isn’t the right fit. If you enjoy improving the client experience while delivering exceptional client service, this may be a good match. As the firm believes strongly in a collaborative work environment, we are seeking a dependable team player who can communicate clearly, take ownership and responsibility for their files, professionally and effectively work with all our attorneys, clients, staff, and outside contacts in person, by e-mail, and telephone/video conference. Applicants must possess the ability to organize and manage multiple priorities simultaneously in a fast-paced, deadline-driven, detail-oriented work environment. Candidates must also be able to follow written and verbal instructions and quickly adapt to changes in workflow. Duties and Responsibilities: · Experience with family law will be preferred; however, expertise with civil discovery & trial preparation is a must. · Meets with attorneys, clients, and other professionals to discuss assigned cases or projects. · Drafts legal documents including routine pleadings and motions, affidavits, and interrogatories, files motions and pleadings according to judicial procedures. · Researches and analyzes statutes, regulations, legal articles, judicial decisions, and other legal sources; provides written analysis to attorneys. · Interviews clients and witnesses and prepares summaries of their statements. · Prepares, organizes, stores, and retrieves case files, which may include evidence, exhibits, depositions, pleadings, exhibits, and other items. · Assists attorneys with trial preparation, which may include attending trials and hearings. · Develops and maintains records regarding billable hours spent on specific cases. · Performs other related duties as assigned. Preferred Qualifications: · 3-5 years of related work in a professional services firm. · College degree or paralegal certificate preferred but not required. · Excellent verbal and written communication skills. · Understanding of legal language and principles, research methods, court pleadings and processes, and other related matters. · Excellent interpersonal 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. · Ability to maintain confidentiality, and to exercise discretion and good judgment. · Proficiency in Microsoft Office (including Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Excel) and ability to learn practice management software. · Motivated Self-Starter. Benefits: · Fully paid dental, vision, and health insurance. For the health insurance the firm also provides an HRA account that is frontloaded with $3,000 annually. · Fully paid Short-Term and Long-Term disability insurance as well as fully paid Term-Life insurance. · The firm offers a 401K plan and contributes 3% safe harbor contribution which is available to you upon your start date or open enrollment. · The firm offers unlimited unpaid time off, with approval by your attorneys, and for PTO for the first through third year of employment you will receive 12 hours per month to be credited on the first day of employment and front loaded for the first 6 months giving you a PTO bank of 72 hours. · Salary: Comparable with the market. If you meet the qualifications and believe you’d be a good fit, we would love for you to apply. Also include a cover letter detailing why you would be the perfect fit for our firm. The resume and cover letter should be in Adobe .pdf format and sent to jkoeppen@pzlaw.com. No calls. Pay: $45,000.00 - $55,000.00 per year Benefits: * 401(k) * 401(k) matching * Dental insurance * Disability insurance * Flexible schedule * Free parking * Health insurance * Health savings account * Life insurance * Paid sick time * Paid time off * Retirement plan * Vision insurance Work Location: In person