Paralegal FAMILY LAW

High volume and busy local family law and probate/trust litigation practice seeking an experienced individual for a full time paralegal position in the firm's family law department.

Benefits/Perks

• Health Insurance Plan (available only for full time employees)
• Competitive Compensation commensurate with experience

Job Summary
We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Paralegal to join our team. In this role, you will work under the supervision of our attorney to assist in management of cases and ensuring compliance with deadlines as well as preparation of documents , providing support and ensuring they are able to carry out their duties. You will communicate with clients via telephone and email, draft correspondence, judicial council forms, stipulations, declarations, proposed orders and Judgment forms. Additionally, you will have to be responsible for assisting with management of deadlines relating to discovery, as well as assisting with preparation of written discovery responses, document review and sorting and propounding discovery demands. The ideal candidate is hardworking, very detail-oriented and motivated to maintain the firm's desired reputation for competence and professionalism. .

Responsibilities

• Answer client calls and follow up to facilitate client input with respect to declarations, financial disclosures, etc.
• Provide general administrative support, including preparation of files for court, copying and sorting exhibits for trial, creating trial/hearing binders, etc.
• Communicate with clients and witnesses
• Use practice management software to calendar important dates, track client communication and follow up regarding written file memos
• Prepare case-specific documents, including Judicial Council forms and routine pleadings (e.g. notices)
• Ensure that case-related documents are well organized and available for review, including scanning and digitally saving in an organized fashion all physical documents relating to a file
• Attend client meetings, court sessions and/or file review meetings and record important information

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Paralegal in the area of family law is preferred, but qualified candidates with different experience may be considered.
• Must possess a valid Class C driver's license and have access to reliable vehicle
• Ability to maintain composure under stress (e.g. pitching in as part of the team to meet deadlines, listening to emotional clients, etc.)
• Strong verbal and written communication skills and WILLINGNESS to communicate with clients in a manner that balances compliance with Business and Professions Code, providing excellent customer service and reputational awareness
• Highly organized with litigation management experience
• Comfortable using Windows based computers and word processing software
• Must be able to share office environment with a dog