Family Law Paralegal

Do you love digging into research and helping people? We’re hiring a paralegal to assist our legal team in preparing legal documents, filing motions, coordinating law office activity, and conducting legal research. Applicants should be experienced, highly organized professionals with great attention to detail. If this sounds like a job you’ll love, apply below. Responsibilities: • Take care of administrative tasks such as answering phones and maintaining an organized filing system for all legal documents • Draft subpoenas and coordinate with process servers • Conduct interviews with clients to gather information about their legal issues • Draft legal documents, pleadings, and correspondence such as interrogatories, subpoenas, deposition notices, complaints, pretrial orders, legal briefs, and affidavits under the guidance of a lawyer • Work with lawyers to prepare for trial by conducting research on legal articles, preparing and organizing exhibits, organizing and coordinating witnesses, filing motions, and assisting with client meetings • Conduct client interviews and gather necessary information for legal proceedings • Draft and file legal documents, including pleadings, motions, and discovery requests • Manage client communication and correspondence • Conduct legal research and assist attorneys with case preparation • Maintain accurate case records and track deadlines • Attend court hearings and trials as necessary • Collaborate with attorneys and staff to provide exceptional legal services to clients Qualifications: • At least 3 years of experience in legal services under an attorney or lawyer in a law firm setting • Strong oral and written communication skills • Completion of a nationally-accredited paralegal program strongly preferred • Candidates must have completed an ABA-approved paralegal certificate program such as an Associate’s degree or proprietary school program in paralegal studies, Bachelor’s degree preferred • Must have great time-management skills, and organizational skills • Must be able to work in our Orland Park, IL location Compensation: $50,000 - $65,000 yearly

• Conduct client interviews and gather necessary information for legal proceedings • Draft and file legal documents, including pleadings, motions, and discovery requests • Manage client communication and correspondence • Conduct legal research and assist attorneys with case preparation • Maintain accurate case records and track deadlines • Attend court hearings and trials as necessary • Collaborate with attorneys and staff to provide exceptional legal services to clients