LAW OFFICE OF DENNIS R. VETRANO, JR., LLC · 1 day ago
Litigation Paralegal (Family Law)
Beacon, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$65K/yr - $85K/yr
5+ years expThe Law Office of Dennis R. Vetrano, Jr., LLC is a reputable law firm specializing in family law. They are seeking a skilled Litigation Paralegal to assist attorneys with case management, legal research, document preparation, and client interaction.
Law Practice
Responsibilities
Assist attorneys in all phases of the litigation process, from initial client intake to trial preparation and post-trial activities
Conduct thorough legal research using various resources to support case strategies and arguments
Organize and manage case documents, including indexing, coding, and preparing trial exhibits
Draft and edit legal documents, such as pleadings, motions, affidavits, and correspondence
Coordinate with clients to gather necessary information, maintain communication, and provide updates on case progress
Schedule and arrange meetings, depositions, and court appearances, while ensuring all necessary documentation is prepared
Assist in preparing witnesses for depositions, hearings, and trial testimony
Maintain accurate and up-to-date case files, both in physical and electronic formats
Handle administrative tasks, including billing, timekeeping, and maintaining the firm's case management system
Stay current with legal trends, rules, and regulations affecting the litigation process
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree and paralegal certificate from an ABA approved program
5 years of experience working as a litigation paralegal handling all aspects of divorce and family law cases including, but not limited to pleadings, legal research, client and/or witness preparation and interviews, legal drafting of correspondence, subpoenas, orders, discovery, motions, and scheduling and maintaining attorney calendars
Proficiency in legal research tools, such as Westlaw or LexisNexis
Strong knowledge of litigation procedures, court rules, and legal terminology
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Detail-oriented with exceptional organizational abilities
Proficient in using Microsoft Office Suite and case management software
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team
Strong multitasking skills and the ability to prioritize tasks effectively
Professionalism and the ability to maintain client confidentiality
Benefits
401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Health savings account
Life insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Company
LAW OFFICE OF DENNIS R. VETRANO, JR., LLC
For over 20 years, the Law Office of Dennis R.
Founded in 2005BEACON, New York, US
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
Dennis Vetrano
Managing Partner and Cofounder, Divorce and Family Law Attorney, Divorce Mediator
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