Paralegal

Hazzard Law Firm, LLC

• $99K *
Legal & Accounting
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Minimum of 3 years' experience in a law office, ideally in litigation.
  • Preferred background in family law, personal injury, and/or criminal defense.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills essential.
  • Excellent organizational and time management abilities required.
  • Familiarity with legal case-management software, specifically Clio or similar.
  • Proven ability to manage multiple deadlines and priorities effectively.
  • Attention to detail and professional discretion in handling sensitive information.

Responsibilities

  • Assist attorneys by providing substantive case support in various litigation areas.
  • Effectively manage active litigation files and prioritize tasks accordingly.
  • Ensure all deadlines are met without requiring repeated reminders.
  • Communicate promptly and clearly with attorneys regarding case progress.
  • Take ownership of assigned tasks and follow through to completion.
  • Utilize legal case-management software to track case documents and timelines.
  • Contribute to a collaborative team environment, supporting multiple attorneys.

Benefits

  • Opportunities for professional growth and development within the firm.
  • Exposure to diverse areas of law including family, criminal defense, and personal injury.
  • Collaborative and supportive team environment that fosters ownership of work.
  • Potential for flexible work arrangements depending on case needs.
Full Job Description
Description

The Hazzard Law Firm, LLC is seeking an experienced Litigation Paralegal/Legal Assistant to join our team and provide substantive support to the Firm's attorneys in family law, personal injury, criminal defense, and other litigation matters.

This position is intended for an experienced legal professional who understands how to help move a case forward-not simply complete individual assignments.

The ideal candidate is organized, dependable, detail-oriented, proactive, and comfortable working with multiple attorneys and active litigation files. We are looking for someone who takes ownership of assigned responsibilities, follows through without repeated reminders, protects deadlines, communicates effectively, and takes pride in producing excellent work.

Responsibilities

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Qualifications

Candidates should have:
• At least three (3) years of prior experience in a law office, with litigation experience strongly preferred;
• Experience in family law, personal injury, and/or criminal defense strongly preferred;
• Strong written and verbal communication skills;
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills;
• Experience with legal case-management software;
• The ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines;
• Strong attention to detail;
• Professional judgment and discretion when handling confidential matters; and
• A demonstrated history of reliability, accountability, and employment stability.

Experience with Clio or comparable legal case-management software is preferred.

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