Paralegal

Well-established Toledo (Sylvania Township) law firm whose lawyers have experience in family law, estate planning and probate, litigation, and criminal defense matters seeking to hire a family law paralegal/legal assistant. Position will be full-time. Office hours are from 8:15 a.m. - 5:15 p.m.; Monday through Friday. The ideal candidate will have family law experience. The position requires a person who is very organized, self-starting, able to work independently, has strong interpersonal communication skills and understands/utilizes proofreading/editorial skills. Duties to include drafting various documents, including, but not limited to, pleadings, complaints, answers, motions, domestic relations financial affidavits, child support worksheets, parenting plans, correspondence, discovery requests and responses. Additional duties to include transcription, opening and maintaining client files, time billing, answering phones, frequent interaction with clients and court personnel, including scheduling appointments and court hearings. Experience with Word Perfect, Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook), Timeslips and billing software is preferred. Compensation commensurate with experience.