Family Law Paralegal in Villa Park

Job Description

Family Law Paralegal

Join our team for the opportunity to learn and grow professionally in a supportive environment.

General:

The Paralegal will work closely with partners and associates to support the firm's clients in a manner that is consistent with our core values and vision. The ideal candidate will have 2+ years of Illinois Family Law experience along with attention to detail, strong organizational and drafting skills, and the ability to communicate effectively, both written and verbal. The paralegal position resides in the Oak Brook office.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Prepare legal documents such as pleadings, motions, and court orders for review, approval, and use by attorney.
• Correspond with clients and prepare spreadsheets and documents.
• File pleadings, familiarity with e-filing proceedures.
• Coordinate delivery of subpoenas to witnesses and parties to action.
• Conduct intake calls with potential new clients and prepare attorneys for initial consultation.
• Assist attorneys in preparing for mediations, depositions, hearings, trials, and conferences.
• Assist attorneys in analyzing and resolving recurring problems that arise in family law cases.
• Draft discovery requests, calendar relevant due dates, and prepare correspondence to opposing counsels and/or opposing parties.
• Assist clients to comply with discovery requests and compile requested documents.

Job requirements:

• Undergraduate degree preferred but not required
• Paralegal certificate or certification preferred but not required
• 2+ years of Illinois Family Law experience preferred, but not required
• Solid understanding of Illinois law and the Rules of Civil Procedure
• Exceptional verbal and written communications skills, with superior attention to detail
• Excellent prioritization, problem solving and time management skills
• Ability to learn and utilize new software, technology and techniques as needed to meet the changing demands of the legal marketplace
• Creativity, flexibility, and adaptability in a fast-paced work environment
• Smokeball familiarity a very big plus

Compensation:

Competitive compensation package including a market-competitive base salary commensurate with experience, medical and PTO.

How to Apply: If you’re ready to take the lead in a busy and growing office, submit your resume to kevin.mccarty@gogpac.com

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.