Description
Family Law Paralegal (Remote)
A highly-skilled, experienced, and collaborative legal professional with a strong work ethic. Does that describe you? Then please continue.
Our family law and estate planning firm in Fairfax, Virginia is looking for an experienced paralegal to assist the attorneys in preparing and organizing various legal documents for upcoming cases and trials. THIS IS A 100% WORK FROM HOME/REMOTE WORK POSITION.
The ideal candidate is someone who has a proven track record of professional results and high-quality output. Strong research and drafting skills, as well as attention to detail and organization skills, are absolutely essential to succeed in this role. Prior Virginia family law experience (3 years minimum) is required.
This is a remote position, which means you will enjoy a great deal of freedom and autonomy but must be highly disciplined and reliable. This position offers a unique chance to make a meaningful impact in the lives of families while advancing your career in a remote setting.
Responsibilities
โข Drafting legal documents and correspondence
โข Conducting basic legal research
โข Preparing discovery and responses to discovery requests
โข Assisting with legal marketing content
โข Completing court forms and filings
โข Calendaring and keeping track of deadlines
โข Arranging service of process
โข Processing incoming and outgoing mail
โข Submitting documents via mail, email, fax and courier
โข Managing clients' electronic files
โข Providing client updates
โข Timekeeping and entering client expenses
โข Notarizing documents
โข Keeping track of case progress
โข Documenting and updating the firm's standard operating procedures
โข Performing additional duties as needed
Qualifications
โข Virginia Family Law: 3 years (Required)
โข Paralegal: 3 years (Required)
โข High school or equivalent (Required)
โข Associate's Degree (Preferred)