Job description
Apply for the Paralegal Position
Job Title: Law Clerk to Senior Paralegal Positions Open
“It was like stepping out of the Stone Age and into Star Wars.”
– Kim Rose, recalling her first day at Sterling Lawyers
Sterling Lawyers, LLC (sterlinglawyers.com) is a rapidly growing law firm that exclusively practices family law with a fixed fee model. Leave behind the stress of tracking billable hours and toxic micromanagement to join a supportive, successful and very collaborative legal team.
At Sterling Lawyers we commit to making a positive impact at every touch point with clients, the community, and our team. We reduce stress and increase flexibility in your role by using modern, efficient technology and business practices.
Are you ready to join our top-performing team and make a difference in people's lives? We’re looking for the right people to further expand our Chicagoland Paralegal team based primarily in Arlington Heights.
Your Compensation Plus Benefits:
- Base salary range of $50,000 to $65,000, depending on experience
- Uncapped performance-based bonus monthly potentially ranging from $500 to $1,500 per month
- Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
- Insurance starts on the first of the month following your hire date
- Paid vacation and holidays
- 401K with Matching
- Short & Long-Term Disability
Experience:
Preferred: at least 2 years’ experience working as a Paralegal in Family Law.
Preferred: at least 2 years’ experience working as a Paralegal in Family Law.
We will also consider high-performing Paralegals who want to switch to Family Law or top students wanting to start their career after school.
Work Schedule:
Monday - Friday from 8:30am-5pm
Monday - Friday from 8:30am-5pm
Duties and Responsibilities
- Ability to support two Attorneys in a fast-paced environment.
- File documents initially and in existing e-filed cases, and process payments related to the same.
- E-file any/all documents for your attorneys, and update attorneys with any/all changes in e-filing requirements.
- Draft and e-file pleadings including Summons and Petition for Dissolution of Marriage, Petition to Establish Parentage, and any other required pleadings in a divorce or parentage proceeding.
- Prepare and submit prove-up documents in each county.
- Draft and e-file other documents as requested by attorneys, including but not limited to Appearance forms, Temporary Support Pleadings, Requests for Mediation/Guardian ad Litem, Motions, Rule to Show Cause and Financial Affidavits, etc.
- Prepare Interrogatories & Request for Production of Documents.
- Prepare Answers to Interrogatories & Requests (compile all documentation; scan, categorize, tag, and draft the written responses; prepare copies per attorney instructions).
- Prepare Request for Pretrial: draft Pre-Trial Memo’s for attorney review; forward Pre-Trial Memos with all exhibits to judge and opposing counsel.
- Manage attorney calendars including scheduling all hearings, prove ups and continuously reviewing/reconciling electronic dockets in counties.
- Scheduling Client, opposing party and opposing counsel calls.
- Process incoming mail: scanning documents into the client file, forwarding mail to client and attorney, and determining/coordinating next steps.
- Organize and update electronic and/or physical file: Court case, participants, folders, county, judge, opposing counsel, GAL, etc.
- Filing of the attorney's in/outbox into physical files.
- Coordinate and facilitate the completion and execution of Qualified Domestic Relations Orders.
- Closeout files: confirm that the attorney sent a closing email and that our billing department has any financial information needed to complete the closing process.
- Enter and submit for reimbursement any case expenses.
- Ordering office supplies, fill paper in printers, change printer cartridges when needed, add funds to the postage meter, and fulfill other office duties as necessary.
- Carry out follow-up communication with clients for case updates, incoming/outgoing mail, new hearing dates, scheduling meetings with the attorneys, etc.
- Prepare documents for Service, coordinating with the Process Server, and providing all documents; follow-up to confirm service, file Affidavit of Service, and inform the attorney/client of the same.
About Us:
Sterling Lawyers, LLC exclusively practices family law with offices throughout Wisconsin and Illinois.
Sterling Lawyers, LLC exclusively practices family law with offices throughout Wisconsin and Illinois.
Our strategy starts with a clear focus on clients and their needs. In addition to this, we’re building new technologies to help better serve clients.
Our team pursues new ways to offer clients more information in easy to consume formats.
We are questioning every “that’s how family law is done” statement that we can find.
Job Type: Full-time
Alternative Position Names: Legal Assistant, Law Clerk, Paralegal, Legal Aid
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