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The Freelance Firm, LLC

We are a national network of experienced, high-level, freelance attorneys and paralegals who provide remote, on-demand support for both short-term and long-term legal projects for our client law firms. Please visit our website at www.thefreelancefirm.com to learn more about us and the services we provide!

Remote Contract-based South Carolina Family Law Paralegal Opportunity - 20+ Hours per Week

Location

United States

Posted

90 days ago

Salary

$30 / hour

Seniority

Mid Level

No structured requirement data.

Job Description

Remote Contract-based South Carolina Family Law Paralegal Opportunity - 20+ Hours per Week

The Freelance Firm, LLC

Welcome to The Freelance Firm! We are a national network of experienced, high-level, freelance attorneys and paralegals who provide remote, on-demand support for both short-term and long-term legal projects for our client law firms. Due to increased demand, we are now interviewing for a qualified, experienced, and dedicated South Carolina Family Law Paralegal. Remote work hours will vary, but are expected to be approximately 20+ hours per week. Paralegal Requirements: - Minimum 5 years experience as a Family Law Paralegal, preferably in South Carolina - Full understanding of South Carolina Family Law procedures and processes - Proactive and professional communication skills - Ability to draft discovery, pleadings, and initial disclosures - Experience scheduling hearings and depositions - Ability to conduct legal research - Highly organized and able to manage multiple files efficiently - Strong attention to detail - Proven ability to meet deadlines - Self-starter and able to work independently Our Paralegal pay rate starts at $30/hour. We welcome you to join our established network of legal professionals! Please respond with your resume and we will contact you for a 30-minute online meeting in the next two days to answer all of your questions about The Freelance Firm and this opportunity. Resume submissions will be kept in strict confidence. Please visit our website at www.thefreelancefirm.com to learn more about us and the services we provide!

Job Requirements

  • Minimum 5 years experience as a Family Law Paralegal, preferably in South Carolina
  • Full understanding of South Carolina Family Law procedures and processes
  • Proactive and professional communication skills
  • Ability to draft discovery, pleadings, and initial disclosures
  • Experience scheduling hearings and depositions
  • Ability to conduct legal research
  • Highly organized and able to manage multiple files efficiently
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Proven ability to meet deadlines
  • Self-starter and able to work independently
  • Paralegal pay rate starts at $30/hour.

Benefits

  • Join our established network of legal professionals!

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