Paralegal at WHITBECKBEGLIS PLLC

Leesburg, Virginia, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

15 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

17 Oct, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Paralegal Experience, Verbal Communication, Written Communication, Legal Language Understanding, Interpersonal Skills, Customer Service Skills, Organizational Skills, Attention To Detail, Time Management, Analytical Skills, Problem-Solving Skills, Confidentiality, Discretion, Microsoft Office Suite Proficiency

Industry

Law Practice

Description

Description WhitbeckBeglis, PLLC is a national family law firm with a focus on domestic law, including divorce, child custody, spousal support, education law, and mental health law. Responsibilities: · Meets with attorneys, clients, and other professionals to discuss assigned cases or projects. · Drafts legal documents, including routine pleadings, and files pleadings according to judicial procedures. · Prepares, organizes, stores, and retrieves case files, which may include evidence, exhibits, depositions, pleadings, exhibits, and other items. · Assists attorneys with trial preparation. · Develops and maintains records regarding billable hours spent on specific cases. · Maintain attorney(s) calendar by monitoring court appearance dates, pleadings, and docket court-imposed deadlines. · Communicate and obtain information, following up on delegated assignments. · Ability to effectively communicate with clients, court personnel, opposing counsel, experts, etc. · Consistent follow-up and ability to multitask and effectively prioritize and meet tight deadlines. · Performs other related duties as assigned. Required Skills: · Two to four years’ paralegal experience · Excellent verbal and written communication skills. · Understanding of legal language and principles, court pleadings and processes, and other related matters. · Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills. · Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail. · Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines. · Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. · Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment. · Ability to maintain confidentiality, and to exercise discretion and good judgment. · Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software. Physical Requirements: · Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer. · Must be able to lift 15 pounds at times. Benefits: · Excellent Benefits (medical, dental, vision, life, STD, LTD) · 401(K) · 14 days accrued paid time off per year · 12 paid holidays annually WhitbeckBeglis is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We also participate in E-Verify

Responsibilities

The paralegal will meet with attorneys, clients, and other professionals to discuss assigned cases, draft legal documents, and assist with trial preparation. They will also maintain case files and manage attorney calendars.