Family Law Litigation Specialist

4 weeks ago

Springfield, Illinois, United States NRI Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Paralegal to join our team at NRI. The successful candidate will provide administrative and legal support to our attorneys, focusing on family law and litigation matters.

Key Responsibilities
  • Conduct thorough research on relevant case law to support legal arguments and strategies in divorce, child custody, spousal support, and other family law matters.
  • Review and interpret statutes and regulations pertinent to family law, identifying precedents that could impact current cases.
  • Draft and prepare petitions, complaints, and answers, as well as motions for temporary orders, custody arrangements, or spousal support.
  • Prepare interrogatories and requests for production to gather necessary information from the opposing party.
  • Draft letters to clients, opposing counsel, and court personnel, ensuring clarity, accuracy, and professionalism.
  • Assist in drafting and revising settlement agreements, prenuptial agreements, and postnuptial agreements, ensuring compliance with legal standards.
  • Maintain regular communication with clients to update them on case progress, gather information, and provide support.
  • Address client concerns and questions with professionalism and empathy, communicating with opposing counsel to negotiate settlements or discuss case details.
  • Interact with court personnel to schedule hearings, file documents, and ensure case management.
  • Maintain and organize physical and digital case files, ensuring all documents are filed correctly and accessible for all team members.
  • Implement a systematic approach to manage case documents and evidence, tracking deadlines and ensuring timely filing and submission of documents.
  • Assist in preparing exhibits, witness lists, and trial briefs, coordinating with experts, witnesses, and other parties involved in the trial.
  • Prepare deposition outlines and questions, organizing deposition transcripts and exhibits for review.
  • Manage the discovery phase by overseeing document production and responses to interrogatories, ensuring compliance with discovery requests and deadlines.
  • Review and organize discovery documents for relevance and accuracy, assisting in drafting responses to discovery requests.
  • Provide administrative and legal support to all four attorneys in the firm, assisting in managing attorney calendars, deadlines, and meetings.
  • Work closely with the Firm Administrator to ensure smooth office operations, helping with tasks such as scheduling, billing, and office management.
  • Stay updated on changes in family law and legal procedures, participating in relevant training and professional development opportunities.
  • Utilize legal research tools, case management software, and other technology to enhance efficiency.
Requirements

The ideal candidate will possess a strong understanding of family law and litigation procedures, excellent research and analytical skills, and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment. A paralegal certificate or associate's degree in a related field is required, with a minimum of 2 years of experience in a similar role.

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, as well as opportunities for professional growth and development. If you are a motivated and detail-oriented individual with a passion for family law and litigation, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

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