Job Description
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ACD Legal Support is a dynamic legal support firm dedicated to providing comprehensive and timely assistance across multiple areas of law. We specialize in family law, criminal law, and personal injury, and are expanding our network of skilled paralegals to support client needs as they arise. If you're a paralegal with expertise in these areas and are open to on-call assignments, we invite you to apply to be part of our flexible, client-focused team.
Position Overview
We are seeking knowledgeable and reliable On-Call Paralegals with specialized experience in family law, criminal law, and personal injury. This role is ideal for paralegals who prefer a flexible, project-based workload. When cases or projects become available, you'll be notified of opportunities to work on specific assignments, allowing you to utilize your expertise on an as-needed basis.
Key Responsibilities
- Case Support : Assist attorneys with case preparation, including legal research, drafting documents, and gathering information specific to family law, criminal law, or personal injury cases.
- Documentation & Research : Draft pleadings, motions, and other legal documents, ensuring accuracy and attention to detail. Perform detailed legal research to support case arguments.
- Client Interaction : Where applicable, assist in gathering client information, witness statements, or other critical data for case files.
- Administrative Support : Manage and organize case files and documents, prepare summaries, and maintain case tracking systems as directed.
Qualifications
- Education & Certification : Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Legal Studies, Paralegal Studies, or a related field. Paralegal certification preferred.
- Experience : 2+ years of paralegal experience with proven expertise in family law, criminal law, and/or personal injury.
- Skills :
- Strong research, writing, and organizational skills.
- Ability to work independently and adapt quickly to project requirements.
- Familiarity with legal software and case management tools.
- Availability : Willingness to be on-call and flexible with assignments as they arise.
What We Offer
- Flexible Scheduling : Accept cases as you are available, allowing for a personalized and adaptable work schedule.
- Professional Development : Access to resources, tools, and a supportive network of experienced legal professionals.
- Competitive Compensation : Project-based compensation with a competitive rate per assignment.
If you're passionate about family law, criminal law, and personal injury, and are looking for flexible, on-call paralegal work, we encourage you to submit your resume. Please note that our hiring process involves an assessment, followed by initial and final interviews.
Job Tags
Contract work, Flexible hours,