Paralegal

LHH is assisting a Family Law Firm seek paralegals for their Plano and Dallas/Uptown offices . The ideal candidate will need to hit the ground running without much training because of how busy they are currently. Please do not apply if you have less than 5 years of experience in Family Law at a Texas law firm.

Hiring for the Plano and/or Dallas offices

Must Haves:

• At least 5 -7 years of experience working at a Texas Family Law Firm
• Able to work independently
• Able to multi-task and manage deadlines
• Able to hit the ground running with minimal training
• Able to bill 100 hours/month

Software used:

• MS Office, Adobe, Lexis Nexis, Westlaw Form Builder, Centerbase (billing and conflicts check software), Zoom
• Board Certified Paralegals pay ranges from 80-95K DOE
• Non-board certified Paralegal pay ranges from 70-85K DOE
• Business Casual attire
• Work remotely 1 day per week (after 90 day probationary period)
• Firm pays Medical, Vision, Dental premiums
• 96 hours PTO - year 1 (prorated from day 1)
• 401K and firm matches up to 25%
• Discretionary year end bonus

Hours are from 8am - 5pm but some offices let you start at 7am or 9am...depends on the attorney

Interview Process:

• Zoom virtual interview
• In-person interview

The ideal candidate will have experience with all aspects of family law . This candidate should be highly organized, self-motivated, and a team player. Candidates should have strong verbal and written communication skills as there will be significant client contact. The ability to multitask and manage deadlines is a must.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

-Review and draft pleadings, motions, discovery responses, orders, inventories, correspondence

-Maintain organized schedules and provide timely reminders for deadlines

-Administrative duties, including but not limited to calendaring hearings, trials, pretrial deadlines and organizing case files, etc.

-Review and organize documents, exhibits, evidence, and case pleadings

-Aid attorneys with discovery requests and preparation of hearings and trials

-Communicate with clients, other attorneys and staff, and court staff

-Organize and electronically file pleadings and serve documents

-Assist the attorneys with case management from beginning to end.

Qualifications:

-Minimum of 5-7 years of family law experience

-Board certified a plus but not required

-Must be knowledgeable in the Texas Family Code

-Must have knowledge of court rules, procedures, and practices, etc.

-Excellent proficiency in computer skills, such as Microsoft Office, Outlook, case management system, and navigating a server

-Experience with utilizing Westlaw Form Builder