Job description

Paralegal/Office Manager

CDM Law is a modern boutique law firm that hopes to provide a positive environment for our employees to grow with us. CDM Law is a new and growing law firm that handles criminal defense, civil litigation, family law, business law, and other general legal matters. CDM Law has an attorney who focuses on cannabis related legal issues but it is not exclusively a cannabis law firm. One of our Attorneys is also a local magistrate judge, she handles family law and general legal matters. We are looking to expand our firm and need great support from experienced legal professionals. This individual who fills this position will be an important leader of our firm with the opportunity to advance as we grow.

General Job Description:

We are seeking an organized legal professional to join our team. The individual would help support Attorney with scheduling, calendar, organization, legal and office matters including: legal research, legal writing/correspondences, preparing legal files, contacting clients, filing court documents, help keep attorneys organized, scheduling, calendar, trial prep, discovery review, preparing for court, client management, maintain and update office procedures and client files, general office duties and legal duties according to the needs of the firm. You will use our legal software MyCase and Microsoft Office. You will be working directly with the Attorneys.

Candidate Expectations:

-Prior Legal Experience Required.

-Organized and punctual

-Good personality, and positive attitude

-Excellent communication skills

-Can type with speed and proficiency

-Experience with court filings; service of legal papers; and working with the court system

- Proficient with Computers, Scanning, Copying, and Microsoft (Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Outlook).

-Must be proficient with filing legal documents, and legal correspondences.

-Proficient with legal and professional communications/ correspondences

- Able to write and define Standard Operating Procedures

-Must be able to maintain and manage Attorney calendar

-Must be willing to learn how to use MyCase and other legal software. (MyCase experience preferred)

-Must have an understanding of the discovery process, document collection and organization.

- Passionate individuals who want to grow with a firm.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $35,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Travel requirement:

• No travel

COVID-19 considerations:
The office has HEPA filters in each office, window fans, and general safety precautions.

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Conshohocken, PA 19428: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Application Question(s):

• How many years of Legal experience with the court system do you have? Please explain your Legal experience.

Education:

• Associate (Preferred)

Experience:

• Legal drafting: 3 years (Required)
• legal writing: 2 years (Preferred)
• Calendar management: 2 years (Required)
• Court Filing: 3 years (Required)
• Legal research: 1 year (Required)

Language:

• English (Required)
• Spanish (Preferred)
• a language other than English? What language(s)? (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Certified Notary Public (Preferred)
• Driver's License (Preferred)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Required)

Work Location: In person

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