[Hiring] Family Law Paralegal @Chowdhury Divorce Law Group

Role Description

A highly-skilled, experienced, and collaborative legal professional with a strong work ethic. Our family law and estate planning firm in Fairfax, Virginia is looking for an experienced paralegal to assist the attorneys in preparing and organizing various legal documents for upcoming cases and trials. THIS IS A 100% WORK FROM HOME/REMOTE WORK POSITION.

The ideal candidate is someone who has a proven track record of professional results and high-quality output. Strong research and drafting skills, as well as attention to detail and organization skills, are absolutely essential to succeed in this role. Prior Virginia family law experience (3 years minimum) is required.

This is a remote position, which means you will enjoy a great deal of freedom and autonomy but must be highly disciplined and reliable. This position offers a unique chance to make a meaningful impact in the lives of families while advancing your career in a remote setting.

• Drafting legal documents and correspondence
• Conducting basic legal research
• Preparing discovery and responses to discovery requests
• Assisting with legal marketing content
• Completing court forms and filings
• Calendaring and keeping track of deadlines
• Arranging service of process
• Processing incoming and outgoing mail
• Submitting documents via mail, email, fax and courier
• Managing clients’ electronic files
• Providing client updates
• Timekeeping and entering client expenses
• Notarizing documents
• Keeping track of case progress
• Documenting and updating the firm’s standard operating procedures
• Performing additional duties as needed

Qualifications

• Virginia Family Law: 3 years (Required)
• Paralegal: 3 years (Required)
• High school or equivalent (Required)
• Associate’s Degree (Preferred)