Job Description

Busy family law firm seeking an experienced family law paralegal. Applicant must have family law experience.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Excellent communication skills; dependable and reliable; solution-oriented
• Proficient in Microsoft Outlook Word, Excel and Adobe Acrobat (Pdf)
• Knowledge on E-Filing documents and complying with the Florida Rules of Civil Procedure and Florida Rules of Family Law Procedure
• Strong organizational skills, ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment with a positive attitude
• Excellent proofreading and formatting skills; detail oriented
• Ability to produce a high-quality work product
• Must be able to meet deadlines, prioritize and plan ahead
• Proactive and efficient self-starter, able to manage time effectively, and work

Independently without supervision

• Ability to exercise discretion and maintain confidentiality of sensitive information
• High degree of ethics and integrity by maintaining good rapport with clients and other professionals
• Reviewing and understanding documents; ability to recognize, obtain and request thedocuments that are not provided and can quickly organize and summarize contents
• Meeting with clients, deadline management, working independently on projects
• Transitioning from one case to another during stressful times
• Preparing Pleadings, Motions, Orders, Child Support Guidelines, Discovery Requests and Interrogatories, Subpoena’s, Notices, Income Withholding Orders, etc.,
• Keeping track of and recording time spent on services rendered to clients;
• Reviewing and understanding financial documents; ability to recognize, obtain and request the documents that are not provided and can quickly organize and summarize contents
• Scheduling Hearings, Appointments, Deadlines, answering and returning all calls and responding to emails promptly
• Advance preparation of materials, witnesses and exhibits for Trials and other Court proceedings

EXPERIENCE

• Family Law Paralegal: 2-3 years
• Previous experience working in a law firm
• Pay commensurate with experience

LOCATION & JOB TYPE

• West Garden Street/Downtown
• Part-time – 10 – 2, Monday through Thursday
• Full-time – 8 – 4, Mondays through Thursdays and 8 – 12 noon, Fridays
• Business-casual/casual work attire
• Informal/fun working atmosphere

Apply by sending cover letter and resume to christine@divorcingwell.com. No phone calls.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $19.00 - $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Profit sharing
• Work from home

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Travel requirement:

• No travel

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Pensacola, FL 32502: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Family law: 2 years (Required)

Work Location: In person

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