Paralegal, Family & Divorce

Description

We are looking for competent and dedicated Paralegals to join our Family & Divorce team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist with the preparation, filing, and service of pleadings.
• Act as a liaison between all parties, including courts and other stakeholders, for scheduling and information sharing.
• Organize and manage documents, including creating spreadsheets and retrieval systems.
• Coordinate the collection, review, and production of documents, as well as respond to discovery requests.
• Assist with trial preparation, including assembling exhibits, witness binders, and appendices for depositions and court filings.
• Summarize deposition and trial transcripts and exhibits.
• Conduct factual research using in-house files and external reference sources.
• Compile information and prepare statistics, charts, and other summaries.
• Prepare affidavits, legal correspondence, and other documents for lawyers.
• Organize and maintain paper and electronic filing systems.
• Meet with clients, attorneys, and other professionals to discuss case details.
• Investigate case facts and laws, search public records, and analyze legal materials to support case preparation.
• Gather and analyze statutes, case law, legal articles, and other data.

Job Requirements:

• Diploma in Law or a related field.
• Minimum 2 years of substantive experience as a paralegal in family litigation.
• Strong multitasking skills and ability to perform in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to meet tight deadlines.
• A team player with a positive attitude and a strong sense of responsibility.

If you meet the above requirements, please submit your updated resume with your expected salary and notice period to recruitment@harryelias.com. We regret that only shortlisted applicants will be notified.