Family Law Case Manager / Litigation Paralegal

Job Description

Job Description

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.