Family Law Case Manager / Litigation Paralegal

Bourdon & Tortolero, PLLC

Family Law Case Manager / Litigation Paralegal

Alexandria, VA
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Benefits/Perks

    Competitive salary based upon training, education, experience and proficiency in other language(s)

    Health insurance

    Progressive PTO package

    Education Assistance Program

    Job Summary

    We are seeking a highly motivated, experienced paralegal to join our team as a Family Law Case Manager / Litigation Paralegal. In this role, you will support an attorney/litigation team in all phases of the family law litigation process. You will be responsible for tracking and managing time-sensitive tasks/deadlines. You will perform legal research, conduct interviews, file documents, and attend trials. The ideal candidate is hardworking, well-organized, detail-oriented and collaborative.

    Responsibilities The Family Law Case Manager/Litigation Paralegal shall perform the following functions under the supervision of the litigation team's lead attorney:

    Case Management

    Manage litigation team's trial/pretrial calendar

    Manage attorney calendars

    Track progress of family cases from client intake to final resolution

    Attend/observe court sessions and record important information, as needed

    Manage client case files

    Assist with discovery requests

    Assist with maintaining and assembling trial exhibits

    Supervise other legal/administrative staff assigned to the litigation team

    Client communication

    Maintain regular communication with client; provide regular case updates, address inquiries

    Communication with other law firms (attorneys and legal staff), clerk's offices and witnesses

    Prepare case-specific documents, including memoranda and briefs

    Ensure that case-related documents are well organized and available for review

    Paralegal Support

    Draft basic legal documents, legal memorandum and correspondence

    Conduct legal research and investigation, as needed

    File documents; manage litigation team's on-line filing systems

    Provide general administrative support

    Assist attorneys prepare for trial/hearings

    Qualifications

    Spanish speaker preferred

    Experience: 5-10 years previous experience as a Litigation Paralegal or similar role is required

    Training: Certification or degree as a Paralegal required

    Education: Associate degree required. Bachelor's Degree preferred.

    Familiarity with legal procedures, terminology, and the court system

    Strong verbal and written communication skills

    Highly organized with document management experience

    Excellent research skills

    Comfortable Microsoft Office and case management software

    Ability to multitask and work well under pressure

    About the Firm: Bourdon & Tortolero, PLLC is full-service family law litigation firm. With offices in Alexandria, VA and Annapolis, MD, the firm serves clients throughout the Washington, DC - Maryland - Northern Virginia area.