Paralegal

Oak Brook, Illinois, United States of America

Godoy Law Office is a growing business and we are looking for an organized person who likes to work hard and have fun creating more opportunities to help our clients.  We are looking to immediately hire and onboard the right Paralegal to join our incredible team of A+ Team members.  

We are vested in finding the right fit for our Team.  Please read this ad and if it resonates with you, that is a good indication that you may be our perfect candidate.  If you don’t love everything in this ad, please don’t waste our time or yours by applying.  

The work at Godoy Law Office has an immediate impact on the lives of people. At times, we are what stands between our client’s American Dream and whether he or she is removed from the United States. Therefore, if you are interested in this job, know that you will be dealing with highly intensive situations where your work will impact the lives of our clients and those that love them. 

Are you just looking for a J.O.B.? Looking for a place where you can mindlessly shuffle paperwork and get a paycheck? If so, this isn’t the place for you.  

We believe it is important to create an atmosphere where each team member can be productive and where they can hone their skills, so they are always learning, growing and improving.  Our customers are at the core of every successful business, and it is important to listen to what they want so we can meet their needs while giving them an incredible customer experience that creates raving fans. That is why Employees and our Customers and the Experience they have working with us are integral to everything we do.  

We believe each member of the team holds themselves and their teammates accountable, so that dependability is always there and each person respects what others on the team do.  We also find that communication and camaraderie in a fast-paced business that has fun and celebrates growth and successes, makes it a place worth working.  This is why Delegation and Candor are high on our core values.  

We know there are always better ways, and we encourage our team to use creativity and their passion to help drive new ideas and streamlined procedures to always provide top quality results.  That is why Imagination and Growth Mindset are part of our core values.  

So, while we are a fun, vibrant team, we also believe in Systems and Key Performance Indicators, so that we know we are always working in a streamlined fashion and driving results.  

If these last few paragraphs make you want to run for the hills, then don’t bother applying.  We are vested in finding the best of the best who love what they do and want to be on this mission with us!  We expect greatness and are willing to help you get there, but we will also be just as honest in our quarterly reviews if you are not reaching the expectations that have been set.  We want our team to know if they are getting an A, or if they are falling short and how they can get up to the A+ status.  If you don’t thrive on honing your skills and learning new ways, then this likely is not the right job for you.  From our Receptionist to our Owner, we want every person on the team succeeding and growing every month.    

Who we are looking for:  

Our Paralegal believes in the value of strategic client communication to help clients reach their goals faster. 

Our Paralegal engages with the legal team to understand the legal case strategies so that we can best position the client for success.  

Our Paralegal performs a variety of tasks to help the legal team including legal research and writing, drafting of legal documents, and managing and organizing discovery so the right evidence is prepared and ready for the legal team. 

Our Paralegal understands the value of task delegation to the Firm and to the Client and creating a team approach to get more done in less time.  

Our Paralegal also enjoys opportunities to network with other colleagues and community members to build the reputation of the Firm and the Team in the community. 

Responsibilities: 

Client Focused Tasks: 

• Engage in Preliminary Legal Research and Writing on basic issues
• Draft legal pleadings with client information
• Engage with Legal Team to understand legal strategy on each case so the Legal Team can be in alignment with the client’s interest in reaching their goal, the team’s interest in moving clients forward and the Firm’s interest in creating raving fans 
• Communicate with clients throughout the client’s journey so they fully understand the progress on their case
• Manage and analyze discovery 
• Prepare memorandums to the file and correspondence throughout the case to appropriately apprise team members and the client of the status of the last 2 steps taken and the next 3 steps planned so everyone understands the plan

Administrative/ Team/ Financial Tasks: 

• Engage with the Team to create a collaborative culture including contributing and participating in team trainings, team builders and other growth opportunities
• Coordinate the creation of billable time entries that convey the forward movement with the Accounting Department; review and analyze the tracking numbers and stay on target with Key Performance Indicators set by quarter 
• Keep files updated, organized and attorneys prepared
• Complete required billable hours

Other Duties: 

• Creating efficiencies through developing and refining the Firm’s systems including the policies and procedures, examples, templates, scripts, diagrams, work-flows, and videos
• Analyzing statistical information to better understand how we can improve our services and the time we spend servicing our clients

Requirements:

• Proven experience as a Paralegal = 3+ years. We are willing to review someone with less experience if they have their Paralegal Certificate
• Bilingual in English/Spanish is required for this position
• Excellent communication skills 
• Good understanding of legal strategies and position of clients
• Strong creativity and desire to innovate with new strategies to better service our clients and to streamline our firm 
• Ability to multi-task and adhere to deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Great organizational skills and ability to lead and delegate. 
• Resilient problem-solving skills
• Strong attention to detail including grammar and spelling 
• Solid base of customer-service
• Good knowledge of legal research techniques and databases
• Excellent knowledge of basic office programs, Law Management Computer Software and online applications 

How to Apply:

If this job posting appeals to you, we look forward to reviewing your resume. Please follow these instructions. APPLICATIONS THAT DO NOT FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED. Prepare a cover letter that explains what culture means to you and how you believe a Paralegal can positively (or negatively) influence culture in a business. Upload your cover letter and resume in PDF format