Location: Virginia Beach,VA, USA
PeopleShare is hiring a Paralegal! This is a direct hire opportunity with a reputable, well-established company in Virginia Beach! Schedule: M-F, 8am-5pm Pay Rate: $55k-$60k/year Direct Hire Benefits include: medical, dental, life insurance, 401(k)/profit sharing, paid time off, long term and short term disability. Responsibilities: - Ensure that all tasks are delegated to the appropriate team members, manage project schedules, set case milestones, and meet all deadlines, including filing requirements with the Court - Maintain a centralized database to track the current status and progress of each case, ensuring comprehensive, up-to-date information is readily accessible - Conduct research from multiple sources, including subscription services, online databases, and library resources, to support case preparation - Review and summarize legal documents, including depositions, to provide concise and actionable insights for case development - Organize and compile materials, documents, reports, and evidence needed for case preparation - Apply technical information to make informed decisions and provide recommendations to the supervising attorney - Prepare trial notebooks, organize exhibits, and assist in other pre-trial preparations - Draft reports, client communications, and other legal documents - Communicate with clients in person, by phone, and via email to provide updates and address inquiries with professionalism and empathy Qualifications: - Bachelor's degree in a related field or Paralegal Certificate required - Minimum of 3 years' experience in family/domestic law - Strong understanding of family law policies and procedures, with familiarity in legal terminology and principles from college-level study - Proven ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize tasks, and consistently meet deadlines - Proficient in conducting legal research using both law libraries and electronic resources - Advanced skills in Microsoft Office 365 (Word and Excel), LegalBar, and typing speed of 50 WPM IND30 Requirements: Job Type: Permanent Post Date: 11/05/2024