Paralegal I

About Midland Legal

Our founding partner opened the office in 2022 and still handles most real estate closings.

The position

Midland Legal is a 40-attorney firm in Midland. We use Clio for case management and NetDocuments for files. We want a paralegal who can draft a first version of routine documents without waiting for a template from the attorney. The work is on site and cannot be done remotely.

Duties

• Schedule depositions, mediations and court reporters.
• Calendar court deadlines, hearings and statute of limitations dates in Clio.
• Proofread and cite-check briefs before filing.
• Communicate with clients on document requests and case status.
• Research public records, dockets and corporate filings.

What we're looking for

• 1+ years of paralegal experience in a law firm or legal department.
• Experience with case management software such as Clio, PracticePanther or Filevine.
• Paralegal certificate from an ABA-approved program, or a bachelor's degree with equivalent experience.
• Strong Microsoft Word skills, including tables of authorities and tracked changes.
• Able to work extra hours before trial or major filings.

Bonus points

• Bilingual English and Spanish.

Perks and benefits

Compensation: $48,000 - $56,000/year

• Vision insurance.
• Short- and long-term disability.
• Medical, dental and vision insurance.
• Flexible schedule.
• Cell phone reimbursement.
• 401(k) with 4% match.
• 11 paid holidays.

Most hires start within two to three weeks of an offer.

Start: Immediately.

Demo job created on 11jobs for testing and demonstrations. It is not an actual opening at Midland Legal.