Paralegal Assistant

We are seeking a skilled and experienced Paralegal to support our team at the Law Office of Joel J. Ziegler. This is a part-time position, requiring three days of work per week. Our firm specializes in estate planning, real estate matters, and professional malpractice litigation.

The successful candidate will work closely with our attorney from the beginning of a case through its completion, assisting with the preparation of legal arguments, motions, and other case filings. Key responsibilities include:

• Creating reports and documents for lawyers based on case specifications and requests
• Developing and maintaining a case file indexing system for active and completed cases
• Monitoring changes to laws, guidelines, or regulations and submitting reports on pertinent changes
• Utilizing existing files and legal research resources to develop information for pending cases

Requirements and Qualifications

• Associate degree in paralegal studies required; bachelor's degree preferred
• Minimum 3 years of experience in a previous role
• National certification, such as those offered by NALA or AACP
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and Westlaw
• Excellent communication and organization skills