Part-Time Paralegal (Family Law)

Part-Time ParalegalFamily Law Firm100% Remote20 hours/week$45-55/hour100% RemoteCore ResponsibilitiesParalegal duties for a family law practice, to include:Preparing, reviewing, and tracking discovery;Preparing trial exhibits and trial notebooks;Drafting pleadings, motions, and required court documents;Electronic filing of court-documents, discovery, and correspondence;Monitoring electronic court filings; scheduling responses and advising attorney of same;Accurately calendaring deadlines and ticklers;Advising of judge and courtroom assignments;Reviewing files for compliance with Maryland Rules;Consistently and accurately updating client files and advising attorney of case status;Interacting with clients to secure documents and information pertinent to legal matters;Entering billable hours;Meeting with the attorney to provide case status updates on all matters;Interacting with court personnel , clients, and opposing counsel;Interacting with other paralegals of the firm;Core Competencies/Qualifications/Skills5+ years of Paralegal experience, preference for experience working within the Family Law space.Paralegal training/experienceKnowledge of Maryland Rules and statutesLegal research skillsAbility to accurately calculate and calendar Rules-based deadlines for pleadings, motions, and other court-required documents;Knowledge of industry leading cloud-based client management and case file management system (e.g., CLIO)Must have strong experience using CLIOProficiency in Word, Adobe Pro, and other platforms;Highly proficient at proofreading and grammer;Self-starter; independent worker; and committed to finding solutions when obstacles arise;Adherence to firm protocols and accountability;Adherence to court protocols;Loyal, courteous, and highly professional;Excellent verbal communication and writing skills for producing court-ready and client-ready documents and correspondence;Excellent organizational and time-managment skills;General comfort level with technology;Confident in your work product and poised to learn more; among other skillsCompany Benefits/PerksIndependent ContractorWork with a team of kind and committed individuals who care about making a difference.Work remotely; task-based jobOpportunities for continuing legal educationOpen access to attorney and legal resourcesLong-term assignment