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Paralegal / Office Administrator

The Law Offices of Blake A Poole, LLC Apr 06,2020 Location Gainesville GA
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Law Firm

Legal Staff

Criminal Law - Prosecution

Family Law

Litigation - Personal Injury

Litigation - Foreclosure (Lender-side)

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Compensation:     $15 to $20 Hourly

Employment Type:    Full-Time

 

Paralegal/Office Administrator

Gainesville, GA

$15-$20 hr.

 

The Law Offices of Blake A. Poole, LLC is seeking a full time paralegal / office administrator to support a sole practitioner practicing in the areas of criminal defense, family law, and personal injury. The firm manages approximately 100 cases annually out of its office in Gainesville, Georgia.

 

Ideal candidates will be bilingual, self-motivated and have at least three years of experience in one or more of the firm’s practice areas. Excellent organization, time management and communication skills (English and Spanish) are a must. In addition to proficient paralegal skills, the candidate must be comfortable being the initial point of contact for prospective clients as well as a client's contact person throughout his or her case. The position responsibilities include but are not limited to:

- preparing briefs, pleadings, appeals, and other documents;

- organizing and maintaining client files and other documents in a paper and in an electronic filing system (experience with Clio is a plus);

- meeting with clients to talk about case details;

- helping prepare for trial by organizing exhibits and assisting with other tasks as needed;

- light legal research;

- directing and coordinating law office activity, including delivery of subpoenas; and

- ensuring that the office is well stocked and running smoothly.

Other Requirements:

- proficient with Microsoft Office, specifically Outlook, Word, and Excel;

- able to effectively multi-task, and manage time sensitive documents;

- have at least one year of office administration experience; and

- possess an associates degree in paralegal studies or bachelor’s degree (any field) (certification through the National Association of Legal Assistants, the National Federation of Paralegal Associations or the American Alliance of Paralegals is a plus).

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Blake A. Poole, founder and sole-practitioner of the Law Offices of Blake A Poole, LLC is an attorney who understands overcoming real-life challenges in a strategic, smart and dedicated manner. As a former Army Infantryman from 2005-2008 he approaches his clients with respect and handles their cases with dedication and integrity. Following his 15-month tour in Iraq and honorable discharge from the Army, Blake received his undergraduate degree from North Georgia College and State University, and law degree from Georgia State University. Blake began his career as a prosecutor where his skills in the court room set him apart and put him on the path to private practice. Blake now utilizes his substantial trial experience to passionately represent his clients in the areas of criminal defense, family law, personal injury and in other general civil litigation matters.