Overview
Legal Assistant – Paralegal Jobs in Dallas, TX at Balekian Hayes
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.
This is an in-office position, but a hybrid may be considered for the right person. You must reside locally.
Compensation:
$80,000 – $120,000 yearly
Responsibilities:
- Prepare legal documents, correspondence, and pleadings such as complaints, interrogatories, subpoenas, deposition notices, pretrial orders, legal briefs, and affidavits, under the supervision of a lawyer
- 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
- 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
- Draft subpoenas and coordinate with process servers
- Work closely with clients to ensure legal needs are met
- Draft pleadings as demanded by the calendar
- Be patient and supportive of clients going through a difficult time
Qualifications:
- Must have great time-management skills, and organizational skills
- Talented communicator and writer
- ABA-approved paralegal certificate program such as an Associate’s degree or proprietary school program in paralegal studies, Bachelor’s degree desired
- At least 3 years of experience in legal services under an attorney or lawyer in a law firm setting
- Completion of a nationally-accredited paralegal program strongly preferred
- This is an in-office position, but a hybrid may be considered for the right person. You must reside locally
About Company
We are a family law firm that specializes in matters involving contested divorce, child custody, and other family law-related matters. We handle sensitive, high-net-worth matters for clients and strive to give them a unique and personal service.
Our vision is to improve the lives of each person we serve. Whether it is for our employees, clients, or our community, we put people first, provide unmatched expertise, and display integrity in every situation.
Title: Legal Assistant – Paralegal
Company: Balekian Hayes
Location: Dallas, TX
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