Immediate Need for Paralegal - Family Law

Position Title: Family Law Paralegal / Legal Assistant  Reports to: Kunal Mirchandani, Joseph Soffer, and David GoldsteinTitle: Attorneys and Chief Operating Officer Start Date:  Review Date: 90 Days from Start DateType of position:x Full-timeo Part-timeo ContractorHours of work: 40 / weekThe duties and responsibilities of my position are:Welcomes guests and clients by greeting them in person or on the telephone when receptionist is unavailable.Answering or directing inquiries of clients and leads.Produces information by transcribing, formatting, inputting, editing, retrieving, copying, and transmitting text, data, and graphics, coordinating case preparation.Conserves attorneys time by reading, researching, reviewing, verifying, and routing correspondence, reports and legal documents; drafting letters and documents; collecting and analyzing information; filing, initiating telecommunications; organizing client conferences, and attorney meetings; scheduling couriers, court reporters, expert witnesses, and other special functions; coordinating preparation of charts, graphs, and other courtroom visuals; preparing expense reports.Maintains attorney calendar by planning and scheduling conferences, teleconferences, dispositions, and travel; recording and monitoring court appearance dates, pleadings, and filing requirements; monitoring evidence-gathering; anticipating changes in litigation or transaction preparation requirements.Represents attorney by communicating and obtaining information; following up on delegated assignments; knowing when to act and when to refer matters to attorney.Maintains client confidence by keeping client/attorney information confidential.Keeps clients informed by maintaining contact, communicating case progress.Provides historical reference by developing and utilizing filing and retrieval systems; recording meeting discussions; maintaining transcripts; documenting and maintaining evidence.Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional and marketing organizations.Enhances department and organization reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests, exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.12.   Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.13.   Appear at work on time and not abuse sick time policy; and14.   Any other duties that may be assigned from time to time. I will achieve these duties and responsibilities by: 1.     Responding to client queries within 24 hours;2.     Updating clients regularly;3.     Being courteous to clients and my colleagues;4.     Providing my undivided attention;5.     Answering telephone calls within 3 rings.6.     Keeping work areas neat, clean, and organized; and7.     Maintaining professional decorum and attire. I will take responsibility for the good and bad of my actions.I recognize that my remuneration will reflect my success and the company’s success. I will always communicate honestly and openly with my colleagues.I will ask for help when I need it.I will follow our policies and procedures contained in the Firm’s Employment Manual.