Job description
About us
Gill Family Law PLLC is a small business in Germantown, TN. We are professional, agile, innovative and our goal is to Fast-growing, tech savvy, boutique family law firm in the Germantown area is seeking paralegal with a strong desire to work on family law cases including divorce, child support, child custody, paternity actions, adoption, dependency & neglect, alimony, etc. .
Our work environment includes:
- Modern office setting
- Food provided
- Growth opportunities
- Wellness programs
Fast-growing, tech savvy, boutique family law firm in the Germantown area is seeking paralegal with a strong desire to work on family law cases including divorce, child support, child custody, paternity actions, adoption, dependency & neglect, alimony, etc. Strong writing skills highly preferred. Writing sample required for application. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing legal support to attorneys, researching and preparing legal documents, providing trial assistance, and managing case files. The ideal candidate should have a strong knowledge of the law and be able to work independently with minimal supervision. We are looking for someone who is organized, detail-oriented, and has excellent communication skills. Proficiency using Microsoft Office suite. General knowledge of local, state, and federal rules of practice and procedure required. General knowledge of Cloud-based computing and document storage programs is a plus, i.e. Dropbox. Our firm offers a competitive total compensation package which includes health, dental, and vision insurance benefits, a 401k with employer-matching contribution, employee life insurance policy, EAP (employee assistance plan) and a HSA (health savings plan).
Responsibilities include:
- Drafting legal documents and correspondence.
- Conducting legal research and summarizing findings.
- Assisting attorneys with trial preparation and court proceedings.
- Organizing and maintaining case files.
- Interviewing clients and witnesses.
- Preparing legal pleadings and briefs.
- Analyzing statutes, regulations, and case law.
- Possess impeccable communication skills, both written and oral.
- Be highly organized
- Be proactive
- Handle pressure well
- Work well in teams
- Understand the importance of meeting deadlines and calendaring to track deadlines
- Be able to relate to people in a variety of situations
- Be able to present well in meetings and court appearances
- Be able to use the Zoom software platform
- Be highly trustworthy, discreet, and use good judgment
Interested applicants can apply by providing a resume, cover letter, 3 personal references and a writing sample via email at lgill@gillfamlaw.com.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $48,008.00 - $51,870.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible schedule
- Free parking
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Germantown, TN 38138: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Experience:
- Microsoft Office (Required)
Work Location: In person
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