Job Title
Experienced Family Law Paralegal
Company
Reidy Law Office LLC
Job Description
Have You Hit a Plateau in Your Paralegal Career? Ready to Lead and Innovate? Your Next Adventure in Family Law Awaits!
If you’re an experienced Family Law Paralegal who feels stuck or unchallenged in your current role, we’ve got the perfect opportunity for you to stretch your wings. At Reidy Law Office, you won’t just be another cog in the machine—you’ll be the dynamo leading our paralegal and legal assistant teams. We’re looking for someone with a passion for discovery work who’s ready to create and implement new discovery systems that will revolutionize our practice. Come elevate your career and make a meaningful impact in a role that’s tailor-made for your skills and ambition.
Responsibilities:
- Coordinate law office activity, including the drafting subpoenas and coordinating with process servers
- Prepare legal documents, correspondence, and pleadings such as complaints, interrogatories, subpoenas, deposition notices, pretrial orders, legal briefs, and affidavits, under the supervision of a lawyer
- Organize our case filing systems to ensure all documents are properly sorted and easy to locate, and other administrative duties as needed
- Conduct client interviews and gather necessary information for legal proceedings
- Draft and file legal documents, including pleadings, motions, and discovery requests
- Manage client communication and correspondence
- Conduct legal research and assist attorneys with case preparation
- Maintain accurate case records and track deadlines
- Attend court hearings and trials as necessary
- Collaborate with attorneys and staff to provide exceptional legal services to clients
Qualifications:
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- 3+ years of legal service experience under an attorney or lawyer in a law firm setting
- Strong preference for candidates who have completed a paralegal professional certification or have an advanced paralegal education
- Candidates should possess high-level organizational skills, and time-management skills
- Candidates must have completed an ABA-approved paralegal certificate program such as an Associate’s degree or proprietary school program in paralegal studies, Bachelor’s degree preferred
- Must be able to work in our Orland Park, IL location
About Company:
Do you want to join our tribe? We say “TRIBE” because it represents our core values of Teamwork, Results, Integrity, Balance, and Excellence. If these resonate with you, we invite you to continue our unique hiring process if you are up for the challenge!
Divorce, post-divorce, and child custody issues are some of the most difficult times in a person’s life. We believe that there truly is a better way to help people through these difficult times! Established in 2014, Reidy Law Office has grown rapidly every year and plans to continue growing. Benefits include:
Insurance401(k) with MatchPaid time offOutstanding company cultureTraining/education
Expected Salary
Location
Orland Park, IL
Job Posting Date
Sat, 13 Jan 2024 23:23:05 GMT