Family Law Litigation Paralegal
Location
Upper Marlboro, MD | United States
Job description
Are you a skilled paralegal with experience in family law litigation? Are you looking for a work environment that promotes harmony and work-life balance? If so, join our "Dynamic Team" at The Murphy Law Firm in Upper Marlboro, MD. We are a rapidly growing law firm operating in Maryland and the District of Columbia and we are currently seeking a certified Family Law Litigation Paralegal to join our team.In this role, you will not only be responsible for routine legal document preparation but also for high-level non-routine drafting assignments. This includes drafting non-routine documents such as modifications and contempt exceptions from scratch. Additionally, you will be tasked with preparing trial binders and performing substantive billable legal work under the guidance of our founding and managing attorney. Our goal is to have our paralegals assist attorneys with various tasks involved in the practice of law.
Responsibilities:
- Prepare trial binders and organize them efficiently.
- Monitor and manage tasks in the case management system, MyCase.
- Schedule upcoming tasks and ensure they are completed on time.
- Fill out legal forms accurately and promptly.
- Compose letters and other court pleadings effectively.
- Adapt and assemble standard documents as needed.
- Draft reports and other legal paperwork, both simple and complex.
- Assist the attorney in preparing for hearings and mediations.
- Compile trial and mediation notebooks.
- Communicate with clients to provide updates and gather necessary information.
- Draft proposed orders, settlement agreements, and parenting plans.
- Create motions in accordance with legal requirements.
- Prepare solutions to discovery requests and respond to them appropriately.
- Act as a substitute phone receptionist when required.
- Ensure that trial preparation commences on schedule.
- Verify that the attorney has all the necessary documents for court appearances.
- Identify and propose solutions to issues such as discovery discrepancies.
- Handle calendar conflicts efficiently.
- Perform any other assigned duties.
- This is a hybrid position that typically requires 35-40 hours per week.
Qualifications:
- Must have a minimum of three to five years of experience as a family law paralegal (non-negotiable).
- Extensive knowledge and expertise in legal drafting and processes.
- Proficient in trial binder preparation.
- Possession of a paralegal certificate or an Associate's Degree in Paralegal Studies.
- Diligent and proactive in advancing cases.
- Excellent decision-making skills and capabilities.
- Detail-oriented and meticulous.
- Strong multitasking abilities.
- Self-motivated and driven.
- Patient and adaptable.
- Willingness to learn new software applications.
- Familiarity with Google Drive and G-Suite products.
- Previous experience in family law is required.
- Estate planning experience is highly desired.
- Experience with MyCase (case management system) is highly desired.
- Maryland and DC experience is highly desired but not required.
About Company:
The Murphy Law firm was acclaimed #15 out of 500 of the fastest-growing law firms in the country with 538% growth in 2022!
The Murphy Law Firm primarily handles family law and estate planning matters in Maryland and the District of Columbia. Our company's Motto is Passionate, Personable, and Persistent, we pride ourselves in being JUST THAT!
Angel Murphy, Esq. is the Founding and Managing Attorney of The Murphy Law Firm. As a licensed Maryland and District of Columbia attorney and passionate advocate, Angel and her Team take a personal approach to lawyering by devising a creative legal strategy for each client and for each case. Angel and her Team enjoy helping clients face and overcome their legal challenges. We identify with our clients and will work tirelessly to ensure that they are treated fairly in the courtroom and that their case gets the best possible outcome!
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