Entry Level Family Law Paralegal (Subpoena Compliance)

The Mason Law Firm, LLC is a family law litigation firm located in Canton, GA. Our main practice areas include highly contested divorce actions where often times business interests are at issue, modification of custody/child support/alimony actions, and estate planning. Website: www.masonlaw.us Our firm is seeking to hire a paralegal focused on **drafting subpoenas for family law litigation cases**, greeting clients, and answering incoming phone calls. This is the perfect position for anyone interested in the family law and probate law fields of paralegal work. No experience necessary and new college graduates are encouraged to apply. You will be taught everything for your job requirement. **However, we expect any applicants to be able learn entry level family law responsibilities relatively quickly.** **If you are submitting a resume and have graduated within the past two years or will graduate this fall, please ensure to both your cumulative and core GPA on your resume.** Opportunities for growth and hourly pay increases are contingent on proficiency with current responsibilities and proficiency in additional responsibilities as outlined below. Quarterly bonuses are possible based on a minimum average hours billed of five (5\) hours per day. Duties include: · Answering phone calls and leaving messages for specific staff; · **Drafting and sending outbound subpoenas and processing inbound subpoena responses;** · Working with one or more attorneys to draft pleadings (Complaints/Petitions, Answer and Counterclaims, Motions for Contempt, Proposed Orders, and Rule Nisi for hearings); · Sending discovery requests and subpoenas to parties, credit card companies, mobile service companies, medical institutions, educational institutions, and other nonparties; · Scheduling client meetings and mediation; · Draft initial discovery responses and perfect service to respective parties; · Draft family law and probate documents for filing; · Manage uncontested divorce cases; · Work with clients for scheduling meetings to obtain information for documents for drafting pleadings; · Efile pleadings and calendar deadlines; · Proficient in Microsoft Office to draft correspondence and pleadings; and · Assist in trial/hearing preparation (exhibit creation, coordinate witness testimony times, convert discovery to exhibits). Job Type: Full\-time Pay: $20\.00 \- $25\.00 per hour Benefits: * Health insurance * Opportunities for advancement * Paid time off Work Location: In person