Family Law Paralegal

Fox Rothschild Llp - Greensboro, NC

Full-time

Greensboro, NC

Securities, Commodity Contracts, and Other Financial Investments and Related Activities

About the position

Fox Rothschild LLP is seeking a Family Law (Litigation) paralegal with a minimum of six (6) years of experience for the Greensboro office. The ideal candidate will be responsible for a variety of tasks that are essential to the litigation process in family law cases. This role requires a strong understanding of legal procedures and the ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently in a fast-paced environment. The paralegal will work closely with attorneys and clients, ensuring that all necessary documentation is prepared and filed in a timely manner. The position demands a high level of confidentiality and professionalism, as the paralegal will be privy to sensitive information regarding clients' personal and financial matters. The paralegal will be involved in preparing and responding to discovery requests, which includes document requests, document productions, interrogatories, requests for admissions, subpoenas, and deposition notices. Additionally, the role involves reviewing and analyzing discovery responses and documents produced, as well as preparing meet and confer letters regarding discovery issues. The paralegal will also be responsible for preparing various legal documents, including assets and debts schedules, income and expense declarations, and preliminary and final declarations of disclosure. In addition to document preparation, the paralegal will prepare exhibits, exhibit lists, and witness lists for motions, hearings, and trials. They will serve as a liaison between the client and attorney, conducting client interviews and interfacing with custodians of records and deposition officers. The paralegal will also assist in preparing hearing and trial notebooks and will provide support during trials, including the preparation of evidentiary motions to strike. This position requires excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, as well as strong problem-solving abilities and the capacity to adapt to changing demands.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and responding to discovery (document requests, document productions, interrogatories, requests for admissions, subpoenas and deposition notices, notices in lieu)
• Reviewing and analyzing discovery responses and documents produced and preparing meet and confer letters regarding/requesting discovery/further discovery
• Reviewing and analyzing documents including financial documents
• Preparing correspondence and documents including assets and debts schedules, income and expense declarations, and preliminary and final declarations of disclosure
• Preparing exhibits, exhibit lists and witness lists for motions, hearings and trial
• Serving as a liaison between the client and attorney, conducting client interviews, interfacing with custodian of records and deposition officers
• Preparing hearing/trial notebooks and providing assistance at trial
• Preparing evidentiary motions to strike.

Requirements

• BA or BS degree preferred
• Associate's degree or paralegal certificate with five years of comparable work experience required
• Minimum of six (6) years of experience in family law litigation
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Ability to adapt to change and balance competing demands
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment
• Ability to work independently and take initiative
• Ability to maintain highest level of confidentiality
• Working knowledge of office accounting methods and techniques, including: Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook
• Proven ability to conduct independent research
• Ability to prepare and understand financial accounts as well as other financial and statistical reports
• Ability to understand tax forms, including but not limited to federal tax returns and schedules.

Nice-to-haves

• Demonstrate flexibility regarding client and legal team requests
• Achieve high level of productivity
• Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills.