Paralegal/Client Intake Specialist (Bilingual - Spanish)
- $50,000 to $54,000 Yearly
- Vision , Medical , Dental , Paid Time Off , Retirement
- Full-Time
Job Summary:
The Paralegal/Client specialist assists attorney(s) by providing clerical and research support services including document preparation and review; interviewing clients and witnesses; research, investigations, and fact checking; and trial preparation. The client intake work will include gathering details from prospective clients, managing new client onboarding and data entry and assisting attorneys with new client’s meetings.
Duties/Responsibilities:
Paralegal Support
· Meet with attorneys, clients, and other professionals to discuss assigned cases or projects.
· Draft legal documents including routine pleadings and motions, affidavits, and interrogatories; files motions and pleadings according to judicial procedures.
· Research and analyze statutes, regulations, legal articles, judicial decisions, and other legal sources; provides written analysis to attorneys.
· Interview clients and witnesses and prepares summaries of their statements.
· Prepare, organize, store, and retrieve case files, which may include evidence, exhibits, depositions, pleadings, exhibits, and other items.
· Assist attorneys with trial preparation, which may include attending trials and hearings.
· Develop and maintain records regarding billable hours spent on specific cases.
Client Intake Support
· Evaluate prospective client inquiries and phone calls, analyzing their case fit and making sure they feel seen and heard.
· Set appointments for potential clients that meet our criteria to keep our attorneys’ schedules organized and grow our caseload
· Manage new client onboarding and current client files through data entry and paperwork collection to ensure our cases are managed efficiently
· Work with marketing to collaborate on outbound sales tactics and partnerships with other law firms in order to help bring in new cases
· Perform miscellaneous clerical tasks as needed, including transcription, research, spreadsheet management, and email writing to ensure operational efficiency
· Perform other related duties as assigned.
Required Skills/Abilities:
· Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
· Understanding of legal language and principles, research methods, court pleadings and processes, and other related matters.
· Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
· Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
· Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
· Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
· Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.
· Ability to maintain confidentiality, and to exercise discretion and good judgment.
· Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
Education and Experience:
· Associate degree in Paralegal Studies or related field required; Bachelor’s degree in Paralegal Studies or related field preferred.
· Paralegal certificate required.
· Some related experience preferred.
Physical Requirements:
· Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
Positive work environment, Small Family friendly.
Address
Haffner Law PC
15260 Ventura Blvd.
Thousand Oaks, CAIndustry
Legal
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