Paralegal

Overview

At Gomez Law, APC, we’re redefining Real Estate Litigation with a fresh approach and a commitment to excellence. Our team has consistently delivered results for our clients, fueling an impressive 30% year-over-year growth, with ambitious goals for 2025. We’re looking for a detail-oriented and driven Paralegal to play a vital role in supporting our attorneys and ensuring smooth case management. This is an exciting opportunity to join a fast-paced, forward-thinking law firm where your skills and dedication will contribute to meaningful outcomes and professional growth.

• Serve as a liaison between client and attorney, including scheduling and conveying information to the client, courts, and opposing counsel.
• Manages legal team s calendar including scheduling meetings, court appearances, depositions, trial conferences, mediation & case reviews.
• Calculate, calendar, and track approaching deadlines.
• Drafts legal documents including routine pleadings and motions, affidavits, and interrogatories; files motions and pleadings according to judicial procedures.
• Researches and analyzes statutes, regulations, legal articles, judicial decisions, and other legal sources; provides written analysis to attorneys.
• Prepares, organizes, stores, and retrieves case files, which may include evidence, exhibits, depositions, pleadings, exhibits, and other items.
• Develop and maintain records regarding billable hours spent on specific cases.
• Assist attorneys with tracking time entries on case matters.
• Follow up with clients regarding billing issues.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

• Required Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality, and exercise discretion and good judgment.
• Know how to use Westlaw to conduct legal research and analysis.
• Know how to use Clio Manage.
• Know how to draft pleadings, motions, and discovery.
• Know civil court procedures and deadlines.
• Friendly and professional on the phone and in person with staff and clients.
• Spanish speaking preferred

• Education and Experience:

• A paralegal certificate is preferred but not required.
• Paralegal experience is preferred.

• Medical Insurance
• 3.5 weeks of PTO/Paid Holidays
• Flexibility Understanding of Schedule Needs
• Paid Training - Our firm will pay for training and extracurriculars to advance your career!
• 401k Matching up to 3.5%
• Internal Bonuses for Online Reviews, Revenue created, and Billable Hours!
• Opportunity for Growth - Become a leader!
• Monthly team-building events and firm sponsored outings
• Reasonable and predictable workload with active calendar control support
• Compensation - $60,000 to $80,000 Annually
• Paralegal compensation is determined on education and experience.

Paralegal I

Can file and draft documents for cases with efficiency and proficiency. Excellent ability in managing 30 cases or more at one time. Experienced in delegating tasks to legal assistants or other paralegals successfully. Capable in managing client concerns and questions about their cases. Can draft case summaries and update letters with little edits from the attorney.

Paralegal II

Capable of producing work product that doesn t need modifications

Firm grasp in understanding next steps in cases

Management of their cases

Shows/takes extreme ownership over their cases and deadlines and responsibilities.

Paralegal II - Trainer

Capable of producing work product that doesn t need modifications

Firm grasp in understanding next steps in cases

Management of their cases

Responsible for training other Paralegals and drafting/updating SOPs