Paralegal - Criminal Law

Okoye Law LLC • Rock Hill, SC, US

Posted 4 hours ago

Description

Do you love digging into research and helping people? We’re hiring a paralegal to assist our legal team in preparing legal documents, filing motions, coordinating law office activity, and conducting legal research. Applicants should be experienced, highly organized professionals with great attention to detail. Our Criminal Law Paralegal will assist attorneys in Magistrate and General Sessions Court Matters. If this sounds like a job you’ll love, apply below.

Responsibilities

Must be able to multi-task and work in a fast paced environment.

Hold client interviews to gather information about their legal problems
Draft legal documents, pleadings, and correspondence such as interrogatories, subpoenas, deposition notices, complaints, pretrial orders, legal briefs, and affidavits under the guidance of a lawyer
Coordinate law office activity, including the drafting subpoenas and coordinating with process servers
Take care of administrative tasks such as answering phones and maintaining an organized filing system for all legal documents
Work with lawyers to prepare for trial by conducting research on legal articles, preparing and organizing exhibits, organizing and coordinating witnesses, filing motions, and assisting with client meetings

Qualifications

Must be a team player and can work collaboratively with other paralegals and legal assistants.

Must have completed an ABA-approved paralegal certificate program such as an Associate’s degree or proprietary school program in paralegal studies, Bachelor’s degree desired
Strong oral and written communication skills
Candidates who have completed a paralegal professional certification or have advanced paralegal education will receive preference
At least 3 years of experience in legal services under an attorney or lawyer in a law firm setting
Must have great time-management skills, and organizational skills

Compensation

$60,000

About Okoye Law LLC

We are a law firm based in Rock Hill, South Carolina, with a location in Greenville, South Carolina, specializing in Criminal, Traffic, Family, and Personal Injury Law. Our mission is to provide unparalleled legal services. We are a family-oriented team seeking a passionate, diligent, and committed Attorney.

If you're an ambitious individual looking for more than just a job, but a fulfilling career with a thriving firm, we'd love to hear from you!