Bilingual Family Law Paralegal/Legal Assistant

LAW OFFICE OF LAURA FRANCO PLLC

Bilingual Family Law Paralegal/Legal Assistant

Houston, TX
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Benefits:

    Employee discounts

    Free food & snacks

    Opportunity for advancement

    Paid time off

    Training & development

    Tuition assistance

    Company parties

    Bilingual Family Law Paralegals are the backbone of the trial team. They manage all of the details throughout every phase of the trial – from investigations to pleadings and discovery. Bilingual Family Law Paralegals works very closely with attorneys, assisting in mediation, witness preparation, research and drafting. The paralegal will prepare and handle all exhibits. Once the trial is over, the Bilingual Family Law Paralegal will be responsible for closing out the case file.

    Job Requirements 2 years of Family Law experience Paralegal Certification Must be bilingual

    Roles & Responsibilities

    Research and prepare legal documents such as pleadings, inventories, and financial information statements for use by attorney.

    Draft routine pleadings, motions, and orders for review and use by attorneys.

    Compile and prepare draft discovery responses.

    Categorize and interpret data; review and analyze reports, responses and records produced by opposing counsel.

    Coordinate requests between multiple parties involved in litigation by way of consistent communication with client, claims and full partnership with attorney through end of case.

    Day-to-Day Duties

    Prepare Inventories, financial information statements, child support calculations.

    Set Up Service of Process and set up hearings.

    Create Trial and Mediation Binders.

    Prepare witness and other materials for case preparation.

    Organize relevant documents for attorney review and case preparation.

    Prepare for mediation.

    Prepare and organize exhibits for trial.

    Prepare and file all court documents.

    Provide status updates

    Communicate with clients and opposing counsel

    Drafting Pleadings

    Drafting Motions

    2 years of prior Family Law Experience Required

    Bilingual Required