Family Law Paralegal Assistant - Wilmington, United States - Bayard, P.A.

Description

• Open new files and run conflict checks
• Draft general correspondence, including engagement letters
• Prepare Family Court filings and coordinate with office services
• Perform backup receptionist duties
• Arrange Court appearances
• Process check requests
• Maintain calendars and schedule meetings
• Assist with travel arrangements and prepare expense reimbursements
• Interact with clients and cocounsel
• Assist in request for production, depositions, and analysis of discovery produced by opposing parties and third parties.
• Prepare, review and complete financial reports and discovery on behalf of the firm's client.
• Draft pleadings, routine notices, and motions
• Prepare trial notebooks of witness data, settlement negotiations, exhibits and other documents
• Maintain all caserelated materials according to office filing standards
• Ensure proper filing of original legal documents and complete pleadings per Family Court guidelines
• Maintain calendar of critical dates
• Develop specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize and accomplish shortterm and longterm tasks
• Keep abreast of current and relevant updates in laws for specific field
• Perform other clerical duties such as schedule appointments, provide information to callers, take dictation, draft and type routine correspondence, scan documents, read and route incoming mail
• Develop constructive and cooperative work relationships with others, maintaining them over time
• Complete special projects as requested and provide assistance to other attorneys and staff members

• Bachelor's Degree preferred, or relevant legal experience
• Working knowledge of Court policies & procedures
• Proficient with MS Office Suite
• The ability to maintain confidential information
• Excellent written/verbal communication skills, strong interpersonal skills
• The ability to work in a fastpaced environment

This is a full-time position that offers a competitive salary and generous benefit package, including medical/dental insurance, group life insurance, 401(K), PTO and parking subsidies.

• Monday to Friday

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

• Wilmington, DE 19801: Relocate before starting work (required)