Paralegal - Family Law
Tampa, FL
Our client is seeking a Junior Paralegal with civil litigation experience or a strong interest in family law. This position requires a candidate with empathy and compassion to guide clients through life's most challenging moments. Candidates without family law experience that have litigation experience but a genuine interest in learning the practice are encouraged to apply.
Responsibilities
- Assist with managing cases, scheduling, court appearance and filings of family law matters, particularly divorce, alimony and child custody cases.
- Draft and e-file all relevant legal documents in a timely manner.
- Drafting petitions, motions, settlement agreements and judgments
- Preparation of financial affidavits, mandatory disclosure, equitable distribution worksheets and child support guidelines
- Extensive client communications
- Scheduling hearings, mediation and depositions
- Preparation of exhibits and trial notebooks
Qualifications
- 3+ years of experience in civil litigation, family law experience is a plus.
- Team oriented with the ability to work independently and stay organized.
- Ability to respond quickly and operate calmly and effectively in high-pressure and fast-paced environment
- Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and critical thinking
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Family Law Software, Adobe and Outlook
Benefits
- Employer paid health and long-term disability
- Office hours (flexible): Monday -Thursday 8:30 -5:00, Fridays 8:30 – 4:00
- Overtime available
- Paid Holidays
- Job Type: Full-time
- $55,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- 8 hour shift
About Zerega Consulting:
Zerega Consulting is a woman-owned and managed legal recruiting and consulting company. Founded in 2003, their boutique search firm caters to attorneys at all levels from managing partners to associates throughout the United States.