Family Law Legal Assistant

Job Description

Job Ttitle: Family Law Legal Assistant

Company: Hargrave Family Law


Description: Legal Assistant – IN OFFICE ONLYDo you look forward to going to work each day? Life’s too short to start your day with dread. We want to come to work each day. At our firm, you’ll be a part of a team where firm culture is a top priority. We invest in each team member as well as in our firm as a whole. You will work with a team that works collaboratively and creatively, supporting each other’s professional growth as we collectively support our clients.We help good people end broken marriages by practicing family law differently, helping clients end marriages in a manner consistent with their core values. Our clients deserve better than a process that ends in outright warfare. Divorce can become a transitional period of remarkable growth and transformation when focused on the future rather than the past. Clients need to know that they have options when facing a divorce. We help them find a better way that empowers them to enter their next chapter with hope. If you’re a collaborator at heart, let us hear from you.We are a boutique law firm seeking the perfect match for an in-office superior team member with prior Legal Assistant experience in a law firm; please do not apply if you do not have prior relevant experience.Responsibilities:
This role in our firm is crucial to caring for clients in both a compassionate and efficient manner. Positive, friendly, and professional interpersonal skills are essential requirements for becoming a member of our firm.

• File court documents, including e-filing; oversee Administrative Assistants in their performance of same
• Maintain the integrity of a case’s file management systems regarding their assigned cases, including classifying, arranging, retrieving and storing information in both electronic and hard copy formats
• Oversee Administrative Assistants in the setting up and maintenance of the same
• Perform file opening procedures; assist with the closing of client files in a thorough manner pursuant to the Firm’s closing and document destruction policy
• Manage calendars; schedule appointments, and hearings; track deadlines and time-sensitive tasks, oversee Administrative Assistants in their maintenance of the same
• Monitor case court dockets; assure Attorney calendars up-to-date with case events; oversee Administrative Assistants in their maintenance of same
• Schedule and prepare for mediations, coordinating with mediator, opposing counsel, client
• Schedule and prepare conference calls, client meetings, settlement conferences, court hearings
• Update legal case management system regarding their assigned cases; capture client information
• Be accessible to clients as needed throughout their case’s progression; provide professional, compassionate client support
• Monitor, prioritize, organize and facilitate daily workflow for Attorney(s), self, Paralegals
• Back up the Administrative Assistant to answer, screen, prioritize and place telephone calls appropriately; communicate effectively and professionally with clients, potential new clients, vendors, attorneys, paralegals, court personnel
• Back up the Administrative Assistant to accurately notate messages and forward messages to appropriate Firm personnel; notate/record messages in the Firm’s case management software
• Provide marketing support with regard to potential new client intake when needed; collect initial required information for potential new client intake and conflicts checks when acting as backup to the Administrative Assistant

Qualifications:

• Knowledge of basic legal terminology, processes, documents, and case flow as it relates to family law
• Shows attention to detail; robust writing, grammar and proofing skills
• Is highly organized; able to multi-task proficiently
• Shows strong interpersonal skills in working with clients, attorneys, Court personnel, vendors, Firm members, etc.; able to communicate effectively and professionally with clients, vendors, attorneys, paralegals, Court personnel, Firm members
• Able to work collaboratively under the direction of attorneys and Firm management, and be willing to contribute by performing any task needed to support our clients or the Firm
• Shows professionalism at all times with a positive, collaborative, and friendly attitude and approach
• Possesses personality, character, humor, intelligence, and compassion; is a team member who genuinely cares about the people for whom and with whom they are working; has a positive and friendly attitude
• Able to exercise high levels of discretion, confidentiality, sensitivity and integrity
• Able to adhere to Firm policies and procedures

About Company:
We use collaborative, non-adversarial techniques and creative solutions to find the right solution for each unique client while maintaining our dedication to excellence and integrity. Our Core Values of being Collaborative, Connected, Creative, Authentic, and Empowering infuse our commitment to both clients and our team.Full-time Benefits:Paid Holidays (11, immediate)PTO (@ 90 days)Health Insurance (@ 60 days, partially subsidized)Life & AD&D insurance of $10,000 (@ 60 days, subsidized)Dental/Vision/additional Life insurance available (@ 60 days, @ employee cost)Employee Assistance Program (EAP)Long & Short Term Disability Insurance (@ 180 days, subsidized)401(k) benefits (@ 1 year with employer contributions)Cell phone reimbursementRemote/Hybrid work locations for most positionsContinuing education opportunities

Salary:

Location: Addison, TX

Date: Sat, 12 Oct 2024 22:09:34 GMT


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