Paralegal

3 weeks ago


Purcell, United States Woodrow-Snell Full time
Job DescriptionJob Description

We are looking for a detail-oriented Paralegal who is passionate about client management and has strong organizational skills to add to our legal team.


If you are up for a job that is as demanding as it is rewarding, this position might be perfect for you. 


You will have many responsibilities, including drafting pleadings, discovery documents, client contact, and management. We are looking for someone positive who is a team player. Our firm’s environment is a culture that supports and helps each other. 


As a paralegal, you will work closely with our team and the clients. Clear, concise, and empathetic communication skills are essential to this position. We are committed to helping the clients by providing a safe, compassionate space for them and meeting their needs with kindness. Our team believes in making a positive difference for the clients. 


You may be a good fit for our team if you:

  • Love to work within established systems, standards, and procedures
  • Want to help others by providing support, follow-through, and empathetic communication
  • Thrive in a cooperative, collaborative atmosphere
  • Enjoy task-focused work which requires creative problem-solving 
  • Thrive in stable, consistent methods and can excel in detailed work in a supportive team environment


Compensation- $20 to $25 /hour; experience may increase salary

Compensation:

$20 - $25 hourly DOE

Responsibilities:

Project Management/Case Management

  • Manage the firm’s legal calendar deadlines & case milestones
  • Manage legal appointments, court appearances, & tasks
  • Prioritize case workload
  • Manage and triage client communications via phone and email
  • Maintain client records in the firm’s case management system
  • Maintain physical & electronic client case files
  • Monitors legal fees, budgets, and project status


Case Work

  • Maintain & summarize case information & files for both internal and client communication
  • Draft letters, report, & documents based on templates
  • Prepare legal documents for meetings, depositions, & hearings
  • Prepare discovery as well as responses for discovery demands
  • Assist attorneys in legal research and cite-checking
  • Performs factual investigation and analysis of case issues
  • Assist in all phases of case preparation including discovery and trial
  • Prepare trial binders; coordinates trial exhibits


Case Collaboration

  • Keep the attorney & legal team updated on case status consistently and proactively
  • Keep clients updated on case status consistently and proactively
  • Communicate with courts, couriers and litigation support vendors
  • Ability to effectively communicate with people at all levels and from various backgrounds
Qualifications:
  • Experience as a family law paralegal
  • Experience working in a law firm as a paralegal, legal assistant, etc.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Windows, Word, Excel, Outlook, & Adobe Acrobat
  • Be able to learn new technology and software quickly and proficiently.
  • Strong written communication (consistent, detail-oriented, and professional)
  • Strong verbal communication (personable, customer service oriented, and proactive)
  • Strong organizational skills with both the ability to follow set procedures as well as create organization when structure does not yet exist
  • A patient and consistent approach to maintaining established standards, guidelines and procedures
  • Ability to investigate information with empathy and positive attitude
About Company

We are a Divorce and Family law firm in Purcell, Oklahoma leveling the playing field for hardworking men dealing with divorce and custody disputes.


Our goal is to provide compassionate and zealous representation to help broken fathers navigate the divorce and custody process, leaving no stone unturned.


Our team and our culture are defined by loyalty, cooperation, and collaboration. We work together to provide the very best service and representation for our clients.


This is your opportunity to unlock your own greatness while belonging to a truly special team that is united by a shared purpose to help others.


Ready to join us?