Paralegal

Seeking a Family Law Paralegal:

Do you want to help people get out of a toxic marriage?

We are a divorce law firm that is on track for aggressive growth, and we need an experienced Family Law Paralegal to join our team and work directly with the owner and other attorneys to support the team and help our clients.

We want to be known for helping our clients through an extremely emotional process, feeling as though they are a better person, in a better position, and that they had a team behind them that really cared and fought for them.

We are growing fast, and we need a Paralegal who can hit the ground running.

This position will be responsible for important work, including:

Working directly with an attorney and clients to start their family matters and move them through the court system as quickly as possible. This will include contacting clients to gather factual information and determine what they need to protect their rights and prosecute their cases efficiently.

Of course, you will prepare the standard family law documents, propound, and respond to discovery, assist attorneys in conducting and defending depositions, and prepare/support attorneys to take our client's case to trial if necessary.

If the statements below appeal to you, then you may be our next Paralegal:

• Communicating with clients to provide updates and gather information
• Drafting documents and preparing contracts by customizing standard forms
• Drafting letters and simple court documents
• Filling out legal forms
• Helping attorneys prepare cases for hearings
• Organizing files/ file maintenance
• Preparing and organizing discovery and responses to discovery demands
• Researching laws and judicial decisions about current as well as past cases
• Scheduling events and calendaring
• Writing reports and legal documents
• Return and receive calls
• Case reviews with attorneys
• Documented confirmation emails after each client call
• Strategy session memos
• Being aware of client balances and replenishment needs / effectively communicating with billing clerks

We love to help people learn and grow. The ideal candidate will be able to take initiative on work that needs to be done and complete tasks with minimal hand-holding.

This is a full-time job where you are expected to manage a full caseload, so you absolutely must be able to work 40 hours per week. Compensation will depend on experience, but the right Paralegal will earn between $80,000 - $95,000.

There will be opportunities for bonus compensation for those who can demonstrate their profitability. After a probationary period, additional benefits such as Health Insurance, 401k, and paid time off will become available.

Please include your resume, cover letter, and salary requirements when applying for this position.

Benefit Conditions:

• A waiting period may apply
• Only full-time employees are eligible

Location:

San Jose, CA, or Fremont, CA

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $80,000.00 - $95,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Health insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 8-hour shift

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay

License/Certification:

• Paralegal certification preferred