Head Family Law Paralegal

The Law Offices of Josephia Rouse
We're looking for an organized, detail-oriented, and experienced Paralegal to play an important role on our legal team. You'll draft legal documents such as affidavits, prepare briefs, conduct legal research for trial preparation, and keep case files and other important information neatly organized and easily accessible. If you're interested in advancing your paralegal career with opportunities for growth, we want to hear from you.

Responsibilities
Aid lawyers in trial preparation by preparing and organizing exhibits, organizing and coordinating witnesses, conducting research on legal articles, and assisting with client meetings and filing motions
Draft subpoenas and coordinate with process servers
Organize our case filing systems to ensure all documents are properly sorted and easy to locate, and other administrative duties as needed
Conduct interviews with clients to gather information about their legal issues
Assist lawyers in preparing legal documentation, pleadings, and correspondence including correspondence such as interrogatories, subpoenas, deposition notices, complaints, pretrial orders, legal briefs, and affidavits
Qualifications
Must have strong interpersonal skills and talent for writing and grammar
Completion of a nationally-accredited paralegal program strongly preferred
At least 3 years of experience in legal services under an attorney or lawyer in a law firm setting
Candidates must have completed an ABA-approved paralegal certificate program such as an Associate’s degree or proprietary school program in paralegal studies, Bachelor’s degree preferred
Candidates should possess high-level organizational skills, and time-management skills
About The Law Offices of Josephia Rouse
We are a fast-growing, tech-savvy family law firm, looking for someone who is up for the challenge of making a difference every day in the lives of our clients. Our clients are our focus, we are focused on creating a plan with them and following through with that plan so that they can look forward to a better life after divorce.