Litigation and Family Law Case Manager Paralegal

Detail-oriented and proactive team player

About the Role

Pierce & Pierce Attorneys are looking for a detail-oriented and proactive Paralegal to join our team. As a Paralegal, you will assist attorneys with preparing cases, conducting legal research, organizing documents, and communicating with clients and court personnel. The ideal candidate is efficient, organized, and experienced in handling a variety of legal tasks with professionalism and discretion.

Paralegal Responsibilities and Duties

• Conduct legal research and gather relevant information for case preparation
• Draft legal documents such as contracts, pleadings, motions, and affidavits
• Organize and maintain case files, evidence, and legal correspondence
• Assist attorneys during trials, hearings, and depositions
• Communicate with clients, witnesses, and court officials
• Review and summarize case materials and transcripts
• Ensure legal compliance and assist with document filings
• Monitor deadlines and court schedules using case management tools

Paralegal Qualifications and Skills

• Strong research, writing, and analytical skills
• Knowledge of legal terminology and procedures
• Proficiency in legal research platforms (e.g., Westlaw, LexisNexis)
• Excellent organizational and time management abilities
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Familiarity with case management software (e.g., Clio, MyCase, PracticePanther)
• Ability to handle confidential information with integrity
• Detail-oriented with the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment

Education and Experience Requirements

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Paralegal Studies, Legal Studies, or a related field
• Paralegal certificate from an ABA-approved program (preferred)
• Minimum 2–4 years of experience in a legal setting or law firm
• Experience in litigation, corporate, or family law is a plus

Firm Culture

The firm culture has been built and is maintained by everyone committing to living our core values. These are:

Positive People Create Positive Outcomes: Positive words and actions manifest the same. We speak well of our team members, our clients, our opponents, as well as our competition, and always treat all with the respect that is due.

Independence should be Nurtured: To be successful, we must be independent thinkers — so independent that when passionate about something, we’re willing to bet against the consensus. To accomplish that, we put our honest thoughts on the table, be radically open-minded, allowing the best ideas to rise to the top.

Everyone Deserves Our Best: If the result will only be “okay,” we look for a better option, and pivot quickly, as to not waste precious time. We give our best effort every time because every client and coworker deserve our best effort. And no firm can do it better than we can.

Resilience Makes the Difference: In our line of work, we will oftentimes face obstacles that prevent us from being successful through our first plan. We don’t quit. We keep working until we find a new path to the best outcome possible given the facts and the law.

Commons Bonds Make Us Better: We look for our common bonds no matter what in the world might otherwise divide. We are not just shaping a law firm; we are building a law firm that has the power to help shape how people are viewed and treated in the world. All team member opinions are needed, welcome and treated as equal.

Education is Critical: Complacency is the greatest foe of greatness. We demand of each other to continue learning. We set ourselves apart in the law by embracing what we still do not know and rooting for one another to keep discovering more.

Benefits: Healthcare, 401K Matching, Charity Matching