Job Listing
Novey + Gonzalez, a boutique family law firm in Tallahassee, FL, is searching for a full-time paralegal. Job responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Client Interaction: Serving as a primary, empathetic, and professional point of contact to individuals navigating the tumultuous process of divorce and paternity law.
- Case & File Management: Retrieving client records, preparing records for attorney review, and keeping case files meticulously organized throughout the discovery process and pretrial preparation.
- Calendaring & Scheduling: Coordinating court events (e.g., trial, hearings, and depositions), and client appointments. Calendaring scheduled events, notating discovery and pretrial deadlines, and securing court reporters as necessary.
- Drafting Legal Documents: Preparing routine pleadings, notices, discovery requests and responses, motions, and client’s financial disclosures.
- Timekeeping: Contemporaneously keeping track of time (both billable and nonbillable) through Tabs software.
We are looking for individuals with dedicated family law paralegal experience, though paralegals with non-family law litigation experience will be considered. Our ideal candidate is detail-oriented, anticipates attorney and client needs, and solves problems proactively. We also are seeking individuals who are proficient in Microsoft Office (particularly Outlook, Word, and Excel) and Adobe Acrobat and possess excellent written communication skills.
We offer a competitive compensation package based on experience, which includes paid time off, health insurance, and additional firm perks and team benefits.
How to Apply
Please submit your resume and a cover letter to [email protected]. All applications and inquiries will be held in strict confidence.
Benefits:
- Health insurance
- Paid holidays
- Paid time off
Work Location: In person
