Location
Riviera Beach, FL | United States
Job description
Do you want to be a part of an exciting, caring boutique law firm that specializes in family law for the clients of the firm? This client- and employee-centric environment focuses on helping our clients minimize conflict and make good decisions for their families and future.
Family Law Firm is looking to grow its team by adding an experienced paralegal who will help with their client's success. Is that you?
About Us
John F. Schutz, P.L. is a family law firm in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, and we need additional paralegals to meet the needs of our clients. The firm is AV-rated by Martindale-Hubbell and ranked by Best Lawyers© as the Best Law Firm in America. We represent high-net-worth individuals in divorce cases. As a boutique law firm, we focus on our client's needs and work diligently as a team to solve them. We value our team members and want to know how we can better serve our clients, and we appreciate everyone's input at the weekly staff meeting. Come ready to share your ideas and suggestions.
About You
You have 2+ years of recent paralegal experience working in family law. Enjoy working in an office setting to better collaborate with the team and be collegial and a team player. You enjoy client interaction, are well-versed in Florida law, and can draft legal documents and attend hearings. You are looking to grow your career with a great firm.
Your duties will include but not be limited to:
Drafting correspondence, pleadings, discovery, and other documents
Maintaining and organizing files
Managing client intake and engagement agreements
Communicating with clients, court personnel, colleagues, and other legal professionals
Proofreading documents to ensure accuracy and completeness
eFiling documents in state and federal courts
Attending hearings, depositions, mediations, etc.
Assisting in document productions
Updating client files
Reviewing and submitting prebills and client bills, including entering time in Clio
Managing a wide range of office administration and operations, including managing technology issues, email, workflow, phone calls, and supplies
Administrative tasks, as needed
Your Experience & Qualifications:
2+ years of recent paralegal experience in bankruptcy, family law, commercial/civil litigation, and/or probate/wills/trusts
Bachelor's degree or paralegal certification
Understanding of state/federal statutes
Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
Excellent attention to detail
Scheduling experience a plus, not required
Advanced proficiency with Word, Outlook, Excel, Adobe Acrobat
Proficiency with Clio is preferred
The starting salary is very competitive, depending on experience and qualifications.
We value our team and offer*:
*Beginning the first of the month following your 90th day working on the job:
Health, Vision and Dental Insurance
Bonus Program based on performance
Quarterly team performance perks and bonuses
Fifteen days of paid time off (PTO) annually, along with paid holidays
401(k) with a 4% match (Available after one year of employment)
Professional development and CLE reimbursement
Free parking
Weekly staff meetings for input and suggestions.
Occasional free lunches and fun collegial events outside the office
To apply for this unique and exciting opportunity, please submit a detailed resume outlining your experience and a cover letter telling us why you are searching for a new position and why you are the best fit for our firm.
Applications are only accepted through this site. No agencies, please.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $63,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year
Benefits:
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Free parking
Health insurance
Paid time off
Tuition reimbursement
Vision insurance
Schedule:
Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:
Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Experience:
Paralegal: 2 years (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Employment Type: Full-Time
Salary: $ 63,000.00 75,000.00 Per Year
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