Family Law Paralegal

Job Description

Job Description

We are seeking a Family Law Paralegal to become a part of our team! You will provide overall support to attorneys. If you are an amazing legal professional looking to work at an amazing law firm, keep reading! We are a firm that believes culture is an important aspect of our daily work life and has been named Best Places to Work the last two years! Gross McGinley, LLP is a well-established, prestigious Lehigh Valley law firm in center city Allentown and is currently seeking a Professional Certified Paralegal to join our growing Family Law Group. This position is perfect for a Paralegal with at least two years of experience and has an interest in domestic relations. The successful candidate must be certified and have law firm experience. In addition, qualified candidates must possess excellent technology, organizational skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. This is a full-time position. We offer competitive compensation and benefits package with generous paid time off.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct research to support legal proceedings
• Locate cases, opinion, and dockets
• Assist with the drafting and reviewing of legal documents
• Investigate facts to help in the negotiation of legal disputes
• Monitor and ensure compliance with state and federal regulations
• Record and store client information
• Knowledge and application of electronic filing of documents with court systems.
• Ability to produce and request discovery.
• Ability to maintain timelines, document indexes and lists, trial notebooks, exhibits, discovery and pleading binders.
• Communicates professionally with clients in all interactions
• Works according to assigned work schedule. Punctual and reliable.
• Has a valuable working attitude that strengthens working relationships.
• Ability and initiative in recognizing and solving problems.

​ Qualifications:

• Previous experience as a paralegal or other legal field
• Familiarity with legal research
• Ability to prioritize and multitask
• Self-Driven
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Deadline and detail-oriented

Gross McGinley is a full-service law firm with offices in the Lehigh Valley consisting of over 30 attorneys, practicing in multiple areas of law. In practice for nearly 50 years, Gross McGinley continues to expand.
The legal professionals at Gross McGinley provide legal solutions and strive to stay at the forefront of legal, legislative, and business developments, to provide the best possible outcomes for clients. The firm’s value lies in how they support each other and use their knowledge and experience to guide clients through their legal challenges. Gross McGinley’s investment in providing forward-thinking guidance drives them to exceed expectations through the services they deliver, the inclusive culture, and their commitment to the community where they work, live, and play.
Gross McGinley, LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer (U.S.). You will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, or veteran status.

Company Description

Gross McGinley is a full-service law firm with offices in the Lehigh Valley consisting of over 30 attorneys, practicing in multiple areas of law. In practice for nearly 50 years, Gross McGinley continues to expand.\r\nThe legal professionals at Gross McGinley provide legal solutions and strive to stay at the forefront of legal, legislative, and business developments, to provide the best possible outcomes for clients. The firm’s value lies in how they support each other and use their knowledge and experience to guide clients through their legal challenges. Gross McGinley’s investment in providing forward-thinking guidance drives them to exceed expectations through the services they deliver, the inclusive culture, and their commitment to the community where they work, live, and play.\r\nGross McGinley, LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer (U.S.). You will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, or veteran status.