Description

Fournier Law is a boutique Family Law firm located in downtown Tallahassee, Florida. It is
comprised of 3-4 attorneys and 2-3 paralegals with the addition of part-time staff typically sourced
from Florida State University Law School. We are looking for a senior family law paralegal to join our
team.

A Senior Family Law Paralegal will manage and develop high conflict and complex divorce and
other family cases involving contested child custody matters, jurisdictional issues, relocations,
identification and division of marital assets & debts, establishment and de-establishment of paternity
issues, modifications and enforcement of prior orders and adoptions. The Paralegal will be
supporting our practice by preparing documents such as initial pleadings, motions, responses,
financial affidavits, certificates of compliance, notices, subpoenas and legal correspondence, as well
as organizing and maintaining files. The paralegal will file pleadings with court clerks and help prepare
for trials by organizing exhibits, analyzing documents, data and financial records, and assisting with
other tasks as required. Paralegals will frequently work with clients to procure documents and
records; assess assets/debts related to the pending matter, and run various calculations based on the
financial documents. Paralegals work directly with the attorney and other support staff in preparing
for hearings, depositions, mediation and trial. Additionally, they will frequently communicate with
experts, court staff and opposing counsel to address pending issues as directed by the attorney.

A Senior Paralegal needs to be proficient with Microsoft Office applications such as Word and
Excel, comfortable with internet platforms and research, and be able to multitask effectively and
essentially thrive in a busy, team-oriented environment. He/she will also need to be proficient in client
management software, billing software and all electronic office equipment.

A Senior Paralegal must be detail oriented, articulate, self-motivated, and able to self-direct to
seek answers to questions as they arise. Must have an underlying knowledge of and familiarity with
the practice of family law and litigation experience in Florida; and knowledgeable about the Rules of
Procedure, Administration and The Rules Regulating The Florida Bar.

Paralegal Responsibilities:

• Preparing affidavits, legal correspondence, and other documents for attorneys.
• Organizing and maintaining documents in a paper or electronic filing system.
• Meeting with clients, attorneys, and other professionals to talk about case details.
• Filing pleadings with court clerk.
• Helping prepare for trial by organizing exhibits and assisting with other tasks as needed.
• Preparing briefs, wills, contracts, real estate closing statements, pleadings, appeals, and other
  legal documents.
• Investigating facts and laws of cases and searching public records and other resources to
  prepare cases and determine causes of action.
• Directing and coordinating law office activity, including delivery of subpoenas.
• Researching and analyzing statutes, decisions, and legal articles, codes, documents, and other
  data.
• Calling on witnesses to testify at hearings.

Paralegal Requirements:

• Certificate of completion from an ABA-approved paralegal certification program of education
  and training, or an associate degree in paralegal studies.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office, specifically Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• Proficient with Client management and billing software.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Must be able to effectively multi-task, manage time sensitive documents and have
  exceptional organizational skills in a fast-paced environment.
• Must be able to function effectively in a busy, team-oriented environment.
• Office administration experience.
• No criminal background or ethical issues that may affect the individual’s trustworthiness.
• Ability to lift and carry files/file boxes/books and folders frequently less than 10 pounds but
  occasionally up to 20 pounds, ability to sit for 8 hours per day, ability to constantly use hands
  for typing, writing and such fine hand manipulation.
• Ability to drive or mode of transportation to work as scheduled.