Family Law Paralegal

Job Description
Does the idea of working with an international practice excite you? If so, please keep reading.
We are growing by leaps and bounds. Hello, London! The Manely Firm has arrived. Are you seeking a change, stability, work-life balance, or growth with a professional (but fun) international team? Do you want to make a difference in the lives of families across the globe? Congratulations! You’ve just stumbled upon the perfect opportunity to do just that from our brand new beautiful office in Mayfair District.
Come grow with us and live your purpose at The Manely Firm.
ABOUT THE MANELY FIRM, P.C.:
The Manely Firm, P.C. is a leader in the delivery of family law services all around the world. We've built a diverse, international team that speaks over a dozen languages and serves clients from six office locations within Georgia. Our training isn't limited to technical skills. It includes Compassion Integrity Training and Conflict Resolution to ensure a professional, caring environment for pursuing excellence in the delivery of client legal services.
UNIQUE ASPECTS of TMF CULTURE:
Our firm is proudly focused on maximizing SIX aspects of concierge level service for every client we serve:
Offer UNEXPECTED PERKS or amenities
Perform RANDOM ACTS OF KINDNESS
Provide a SUPERIOR DIGITAL EXPERIENCE
Provide an ENHANCED IN-OFFICE EXPERIENCE
REMOVE CUSTOMER PAIN
Serve as a TRUSTED ADVISOR
OUR VALUES:
Leading with COMPASSION
Executing with EXCELLENCE
Implementing STRATEGICally
Celebrating DIVERSITY and INCLUSION
Embracing and encouraging GROWTH
Job Description:
The Manely Firm P.C is seeking an experienced Paralegal to join our team. As an essential member of the legal team, you will provide critical support for our attorneys as they grow our law firm by providing our clients, here in the United States and around the world, with the ultimate client service experience.
Essential duties:
Produce an average of 130 client billable hours per month.
Draft pleadings and correspondence for attorney review and approval;
Independently analyze and summarize discovery documents;
Accurately complete family law forms including financial affidavits and child support worksheets;
Communicate effectively with clients and witnesses in the preparation for mediation, deposition and trial;
Prepare spreadsheets, graphs, tables, digital images and other related files for trial exhibits;
Provide on-site assistance to attorney at mediation, depositions and trial when needed;
Schedule and calendar case related events;
Use comprehensive case management billing system to record case activity, communicate case activity to attorney, administrative staff and client;
Follow firm-wide policies and procedures in the completion of case related and administrative tasks; and,
Participate in Firm-wide, position specific and individual training and development activity.
Must work during regularly scheduled business hours plus any additional time necessary to meet billable requirement; and
Adequately prepare client's cases and participate in training.
Qualifications:
Family Law Specialist paralegal qualification preferred. May be substituted by extensive experience specifically as a family law paralegal with a combination of college hours, Law degree, or National Association of Licensed Paralegal practice award, certificate or diploma.
Three years experience as a paralegal, preferably with at least 2 years of Post Qualifying Experience as a family law paralegal.
The Manley Firm provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by the United Kingdom laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.