Weller Legal Group primary practice is Bankruptcy Law, with a focus on representation of persons and companies in Chapter 7 Bankruptcy and Chapter 13 Bankruptcy. Other areas of practice are Estate Planning, Settlements, and Credit Report Issues .
Job Overview
We are seeking a dynamic and detail-oriented Paralegal/Case Manager to join our legal team. This role offers an exciting opportunity to support a diverse range of legal practices, including estate planning, environmental law, immigration law, family law, securities law, tribal law, patent law, and more. The ideal candidate will be passionate about legal research, case management, and document review, while providing exceptional administrative support to attorneys and clients alike. This paid position is perfect for someone eager to develop their legal expertise in a fast-paced, collaborative environment committed to excellence and professional growth.
Duties
- Assist attorneys with legal research utilizing Westlaw, LexisNexis, and other legal research tools to gather relevant case law and statutory information across various practice areas.
- Manage legal case files using document management systems such as iManage and PCLaw, ensuring all documents are accurately organized, updated, and accessible.
- Draft, proofread, and review legal documents including contracts, pleadings, correspondence, and reports with precision and attention to detail.
- Conduct interviews with clients and witnesses to gather case information while maintaining confidentiality and professionalism.
- Support litigation processes through document review, discovery coordination, filing court documents electronically or physically, and tracking case deadlines.
- Perform administrative tasks such as data entry, filing, transcription, and maintaining calendars for court dates or client meetings.
- Provide executive administrative support by managing phone etiquette, organizing meetings, preparing reports, and coordinating internal communications.
- Conduct thorough legal research on specialized topics such as UCC law (Uniform Commercial Code), workers' compensation law, landlord-tenant issues, tribal regulations, patent law, securities regulations, and more.
- Assist with project management tasks related to ongoing cases or legal initiatives to ensure timely progress and compliance with deadlines.
- Support the team in maintaining compliance with legal standards by reviewing documents for accuracy and consistency.
Experience
- Proven paralegal experience in a law office setting with exposure to multiple practice areas including estate planning, environmental law, immigration law, family law, securities law, tribal law & regulations, patent law or litigation.
- Strong understanding of legal administrative processes such as document review, case management software (iManage), legal research platforms (Westlaw & LexisNexis), and document drafting tools.
- Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple cases simultaneously while maintaining meticulous attention to detail.
- Effective interviewing skills combined with professional phone etiquette for client interactions.
- Demonstrated proficiency in project management principles within a legal environment.
- Experience supporting attorneys through executive administrative tasks such as scheduling meetings or preparing reports is highly desirable.
- Familiarity with clerical tasks including data entry, filing systems (physical or digital), proofreading documents for accuracy and clarity. Join us if you’re ready to leverage your paralegal expertise in a vibrant team dedicated to delivering high-quality legal support across diverse practice areas.
Pay: $20.00 - $35.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- 403(b)
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Free parking
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Opportunities for advancement
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Profit sharing
- Retirement plan
- Travel reimbursement
- Vision insurance
- Wellness program
Work Location: In person
