*Parker Bryan Family Law* is seeking a full-time paralegal for our downtown Raleigh office.
Paralegal experience required!
If you’ve worked in family law for 5+ years and want to broaden your case knowledge beyond the mainstream areas of our field, consider joining our award-winning firm.
While we certainly represent clients in traditional matters, our attorneys receive a variety of complex referrals for high net-worth matters.
*Responsibilities:*
The candidate should be well-organized, enthusiastic , and willing to learn independently when needed.
S/He must have the ability to multi-task and be able to work independently once trained.
Draft and submit filings via the eCourts platform.
* Maintain client documentation, including debt/asset inventories, witness affidavits and child support worksheets.
* Prepare and review discovery documents, including disclosure statements, answers to interrogatories and document production requests.
* Schedule appointments and maintain your attorney’s calendar including consultations, pertinent deadlines and trial dates.
* Conference with our legal team to review cases, determine the need for additional documentation and establish a list of trial exhibits.
* Prepare binders for hearings and depositions.
*Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities : *A solid understanding of NC Family Law Civil Procedure and General Statutes is necessary in order to work independently.
In this role, you are the liaison with potential and existing clients, as well as staff from the Courts and opposing firms.
The successful candidate must be an articulate and empathetic communicator with impeccable follow-up skills.
Diligence when drafting/filing subpoenas, responses, and motions is of the utmost importance.
Excellent spelling skills and proper use of grammar expected.
*Excellent Interpersonal Skills: *Maintain a professional and tactful demeanor while attending to client needs.
As the main point of contact, your courteous and compassionate response helps ease the concerns of clients during an emotional and often stressful time in their lives.
The ability to maintain confidentiality and a high level of professionalism is required.
*Commitment to Teamwork:* Encourage and facilitate positive co-working relationships.
We work hard to obtain the best outcome for our clients.
We also understand each triumph is a result of many individuals working diligently toward a common goal.
We make time to celebrate one another and appreciate the manner in which each member of our team contributes to the culture and overall success of our firm.
*Benefits:*
* Paid Health Insurance (including HSA contribution)
* Paid Short Term/Long Term Care Coverage
* Paid Cell Phone
* Professional Development Assistance
* Paid Time off
* 401K Matching Program
* Paid Parking
*Qualifications:*
* Degree or paralegal certification required.
* Must be proficient in Microsoft Office 365 applications.
Experience with Clio a plus.
*If you feel we may be a good fit for the next chapter of your legal career, please submit your résumé, along with a cover letter explaining why you chose this profession and specifically family law.
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*All submissions will be held in strictest confidence*.
We understand the NC Family Law community is quite interconnected - only the Firm Administrator and the Partner currently seeking a paralegal will ever be aware of your interest.
To learn more about our firm, visit www.
parkerbryanfamilylaw.
com.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
* 401(k)
* 401(k) matching
* Disability insurance
* Health insurance
* Paid time off
* Professional development assistance
* Retirement plan
Schedule:
* Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person