Overview
Family Law Paralegal DAL/PLANO Jobs in Plano, USA at Acrnet
Must Haves
- At least 5
-7 years of experience working at a Texas Family Law Firm - Able to work independently
- Able to multi-task and manage deadlines
- Able to hit the ground running with minimal training
- Able to bill 100 hours/month
Software Used
- MS Office, Adobe, Lexis Nexis, Westlaw Form Builder, Centerbase (billing and conflicts check software), Zoom
Benefits
- Board Certified Paralegals pay ranges from 80-95K DOE
- Non-board certified Paralegal pay ranges from 70-85K DOE
- Business Casual attire
- Work remotely 1 day per week (after 90 day probationary period)
- Firm pays Medical, Vision, Dental premiums
- 96 hours PTO – year 1 (prorated from day
1) - Paid bi-weekly
- 401K and firm matches up to 25%
- Discretionary year end bonus
Hours
Hours are from 8am – 5pm but some offices let you start at 7am or 9am…depends on the attorney
Interview Process
The ideal candidate will have experience with all aspects of family law. This candidate should be highly organized, self-motivated, and a team player. Candidates should have strong verbal and written communication skills as there will be significant client contact. The ability to multitask and manage deadlines is a must.
Responsibilities
- Review and draft pleadings, motions, discovery responses, orders, inventories, correspondence
- Maintain organized schedules and provide timely reminders for deadlines
- Administrative duties, including but not limited to calendaring hearings, trials, pretrial deadlines and organizing case files, etc.
- Review and organize documents, exhibits, evidence, and case pleadings
- Aid attorneys with discovery requests and preparation of hearings and trials
- Communicate with clients, other attorneys and staff, and court staff
- Organize and electronically file pleadings and serve documents
- Assist the attorneys with case management from beginning to end.
Qualifications
- Minimum of 5-7 years of family law experience
- Board certified a plus but not required
- Must be knowledgeable in the Texas Family Code
- Must have knowledge of court rules, procedures, and practices, etc.
- Excellent proficiency in computer skills, such as Microsoft Office, Outlook, case management system, and navigating a server
- Excellent communication skills
- Experience with utilizing Westlaw Form Builder
Pay Details
$70,000.00 to $95,000.00 per year
Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled
Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled
Military connected talent encouraged to apply
EEO and Fair Chance
- The California Fair Chance Act
- Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
- Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
- San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance
Massachusetts Candidates Only
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
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Title: Family Law Paralegal DAL/PLANO
Company: Acrnet
Location: Plano, USA
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