Family Law Paralegal

Dickinson Wright PLLC’s family law group consists of experienced and award-winning family law attorneys who are dedicated to providing superior services to their clients. The ideal candidate should enjoy working in a team environment providing legal support, but also patiently and compassionately working and effectively communicating with clients who are going through what is often a scary, traumatic, and confusing process affecting both their life and the lives of their children.

Sample of Duties and Responsibilities:

• Review and analyze cases in order to assist with all phases of discovery, trial preparation and trial support;
• Draft petitions, responses, routine notices, affidavits, motions, subpoenas, privilege logs, exhibit lists, discovery, disclosures and other legal documentation;
• Organize and synthesize information through the preparation of summaries, chronologies, reports and spreadsheets;
• Review and summarize deposition transcripts, etc.

Qualifications, Skills and Abilities Required:

• At least 2 years of on-the-job litigation experience is required (some experience in family law litigation preferred);
• Basic working knowledge of state court rules, procedures and e-filing requirements;
• Self-motivated.

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of essential functions, responsibilities or requirements.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

Benefit Conditions:

• Waiting period may apply
• Only full-time employees eligible

This Job Is Ideal for Someone Who Is:

• Dependable -- more reliable than spontaneous
• Detail-oriented -- would rather focus on the details of work than the bigger picture
• High stress tolerance -- thrives in a high-pressure environment

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Travel requirement:

• No travel

Education:

• Associate (Preferred)

Experience:

• Paralegal: 2 years (Required)

Work Location: In person

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