Paralegal
Jimenez Law Firm PC, Odessa, TX, United States
Job Description
The Jimenez Law Firm is seeking an experienced Paralegal to add to their team. The Jimenez Law Firm has locations in Lewisville, Flower Mound and Odessa, Texas.
Responsibilities
preparing preliminary drafts of pleadings, discovery, and correspondence
maintaining calendar, deadlines and reminders for attorney
preparing, organizing, and filing documents and correspondence as well as assisting in scheduling and preparation for hearings, depositions and mediation
interview potential clients, meet with attorneys and assist in determining various case strategies
work up and maintain case files
draft and prepare legal documents
draft documents, pleadings, and orders for various family law matters under the direction of the managing attorney
draft discovery requests and responses; manage clients to ensure all discovery deadlines are met and discovery is responded to appropriately
prepare attorneys for all upcoming trials and mediations; attend trials as necessary
support attorneys and work as a team for the benefit of the clients and firm
manage policy deliverables and workload tracking, including providing project management support in generation of regulatory comments, filings, and submissions
self‑direct – self‑motivated
prioritize workload and move flexibly between tasks
methodical, thorough, and detail‑oriented
knowledge of the Texas Family Code, Texas Rules of Civil Procedure, research, understand, and apply applicable code provisions
excellent communication and listening skills
use systems and procedures, and value organization
diligently see tasks to completion and take initiative
continuing education and involvement in the issues of family law
able to access online court systems and online research tools for records
able to meet billing requirements of 1200 minimum billable hours per year
computer literacy and experience with standard office equipment and software
ability to handle a large case load
possess the ability to draft pleadings, discovery and orders
experience with electronic filing
excellent written and verbal communication skills
attention to detail
self‑motivated
excellent team player
intermediate to advanced proficiency in MS Office, specifically Word and Outlook
knowledge in bankruptcy and the federal PACER system a plus
Qualifications
5+ years’ experience in a paralegal role, handling family, probate, and/or civil litigation matters
Proficient with MS Office suite, including Word and Outlook, and familiar with e‑filing in state court
Knowledge of Texas Family Code, Texas Rules of Civil Procedure and ability to research and apply applicable code provisions
Ability to access online court systems and online research tools for records
Must meet billing requirements of a minimum of 1,200 billable hours per year
Computer literacy and experience with standard office equipment and software
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Experienced with electronic filing and managing a large case load
Team player, self‑motivated, methodical, thorough, and detail oriented
Knowledge of bankruptcy and the federal PACER system is a plus
Benefits
Standard holidays
Paid time off
401K
Job Type: Full-time
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The Jimenez Law Firm is seeking an experienced Paralegal to add to their team. The Jimenez Law Firm has locations in Lewisville, Flower Mound and Odessa, Texas.
Responsibilities
preparing preliminary drafts of pleadings, discovery, and correspondence
maintaining calendar, deadlines and reminders for attorney
preparing, organizing, and filing documents and correspondence as well as assisting in scheduling and preparation for hearings, depositions and mediation
interview potential clients, meet with attorneys and assist in determining various case strategies
work up and maintain case files
draft and prepare legal documents
draft documents, pleadings, and orders for various family law matters under the direction of the managing attorney
draft discovery requests and responses; manage clients to ensure all discovery deadlines are met and discovery is responded to appropriately
prepare attorneys for all upcoming trials and mediations; attend trials as necessary
support attorneys and work as a team for the benefit of the clients and firm
manage policy deliverables and workload tracking, including providing project management support in generation of regulatory comments, filings, and submissions
self‑direct – self‑motivated
prioritize workload and move flexibly between tasks
methodical, thorough, and detail‑oriented
knowledge of the Texas Family Code, Texas Rules of Civil Procedure, research, understand, and apply applicable code provisions
excellent communication and listening skills
use systems and procedures, and value organization
diligently see tasks to completion and take initiative
continuing education and involvement in the issues of family law
able to access online court systems and online research tools for records
able to meet billing requirements of 1200 minimum billable hours per year
computer literacy and experience with standard office equipment and software
ability to handle a large case load
possess the ability to draft pleadings, discovery and orders
experience with electronic filing
excellent written and verbal communication skills
attention to detail
self‑motivated
excellent team player
intermediate to advanced proficiency in MS Office, specifically Word and Outlook
knowledge in bankruptcy and the federal PACER system a plus
Qualifications
5+ years’ experience in a paralegal role, handling family, probate, and/or civil litigation matters
Proficient with MS Office suite, including Word and Outlook, and familiar with e‑filing in state court
Knowledge of Texas Family Code, Texas Rules of Civil Procedure and ability to research and apply applicable code provisions
Ability to access online court systems and online research tools for records
Must meet billing requirements of a minimum of 1,200 billable hours per year
Computer literacy and experience with standard office equipment and software
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Experienced with electronic filing and managing a large case load
Team player, self‑motivated, methodical, thorough, and detail oriented
Knowledge of bankruptcy and the federal PACER system is a plus
Benefits
Standard holidays
Paid time off
401K
Job Type: Full-time
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