Overview
Paralegal – Family Law Litigation Jobs in Rockville, Maryland, USA at Bighornlaw
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
Manage your time to ensure that billable hour targets (120 per month) are met or exceeded
Communicate with clients, experts, and other parties to provide updates and gather information; answer basic questions about the status of the case
Monitor case progress, deadlines, and important time frames/milestones
Draft documents, indexes, and chronologies; prepare marital settlement agreements; draft pleadings, motions, and court documents; fill out legal forms; write reports, etc.
Help attorneys prepare cases for mediations/hearings/trials
Manage discovery: prepare and organize discovery and responses to discovery demands
Research laws and judicial decisions about current as well as past cases
Assist attorneys in the courtroom as needed
Enter billable and non-billable time in the case management system contemporaneously
Draft legal documents, pleadings, and correspondence such as interrogatories, subpoenas, deposition notices, complaints, pretrial orders, legal briefs, and affidavits under the guidance of a lawyer
Conduct interviews with clients to gather information about their legal issues
Draft subpoenas and coordinate with process servers
Help lawyers prepare for trial by preparing and organizing exhibits, assisting with client meetings, filing motions, conducting research on legal articles, and organizing and coordinating witnesses
Take care of administrative tasks such as answering phones and maintaining an organized filing system for all legal documents
Qualifications
A Paralegal will have completed a course of study offered by a college or university, especially for Paralegals, and will possess a certification as a trained Paralegal
A Paralegal should have experience in a law firm. Experience as a legal secretary or legal assistant is especially pertinent, and candidates with this background will be given preference
Additionally, you must possess the following skills:
Ability to multitask
Excellent communication skills, both oral and in writing
People Skills/Customer Service—A Legal Assistant should have excellent people skills with the confidence to address initial client complaints and soothe angry clients
Excellent Organizational Skills
Time Management
Ability to work in a team with Legal Assistants and Attorneys
Strong oral and written communication skills
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 desired
At least 3 years of experience in legal services under an attorney or lawyer in a law firm setting
Strong preference for candidates who have completed a paralegal professional certification or have an advanced paralegal education
Compensation
$64,000 – $90,000 yearly based on experience
About Z Family Law Why Join Us?
Dynamic Work Environment
Meaningful Work
Comprehensive Benefits Package:
Includes health insurance contributions, employer-matched 401(k), employer-sponsored life insurance, short-term disability coverage, complimentary parking, and paid time off.
At Z Family Law, we don’t write endings—we create new beginnings. Join one of the fastest-growing family law firms in the Washington, DC, metropolitan area and help us make a difference together. If you’re ready to take on a role where your energy and passion will make a real impact, apply today!
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Title: Paralegal – Family Law Litigation
Company: Bighornlaw
Location: Rockville, Maryland, USA
Category: Law/Legal (Legal Secretary), Administrative/Clerical (Legal Secretary)
