Paralegal

About This Role

The Paralegal / Legal Assistant provides dependable, organized, and motivated support to a legal team focusing primarily on criminal law, including serious felony cases, and also handling family law matters. This role suits a detail-oriented professional who can manage competing priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced legal environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and case-management support for criminal matters, including serious felonies and first-degree murder cases
• Assist with family law matters, including equitable distribution, custody, and divorce
• Draft and prepare motions, pleadings, correspondence, and other legal documents under attorney supervision
• File and serve court documents and maintain accurate, organized case files
• Organize discovery, evidence, and case materials for hearings and trials
• Communicate professionally with clients, court personnel, and opposing counsel
• Monitor court dates, filing deadlines, and case developments

Requirements

• A minimum of two years of legal experience is preferred
• Strong writing, organizational, research, and computer skills
• Experience drafting motions, pleadings, correspondence, and other legal documents
• Familiarity with Odyssey, electronic filing systems, and court filing and service procedures
• Excellent attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple cases and deadlines
• Professional communication skills and a strong commitment to client confidentiality

Nice to have:

• Bilingual skills

Benefits

• Free parking
• Opportunities for advancement
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off

Application Process

• Submit your résumé or CV and a cover letter outlining your relevant experience and qualifications

About the Company

The Darty Law Firm, PLLC, focuses primarily on criminal law, including serious felony cases, and also handles family law matters such as equitable distribution, child custody, and divorce.