Job Description

We are a boutique Family Law and Immigration Law Firm with an immediate opening in our office for a full-time Family Law Litigation Paralegal . This position will have the opportunity to work on diverse and challenging projects and gain valuable experience. Paralegals work a hybrid schedule, working from home some days and working in the office on other days. We are looking for someone who will thrive with our dedicated team. If you are a motivated individual with excellent communication skills, we would love to talk to you about our work.

Our firm offers a competitive salary and benefits, including vacation time, sick leave, employer subsidized health and dental insurance, vision insurance, and a 401(k) retirement plan.

Paralegal’s responsibilities will include:

• Assist attorneys in all phases of family law litigation, including divorce, child custody, property settlements and marital agreements
• Front-Facing communications with Courts, Opposing Counsel, Experts and Clients on a regular basis
• Organize and maintain clients’ electronic files in a cloud-based server
• Conduct legal research, maintain attorney calendars, stay on top of court deadlines, serve as a liaison between the client and the attorneys
• Draft legal forms and pleadings
• Arrange court filings and process serves
• Assist with discovery, including with document collections, document reviews, and document productions
• Help attorney prepare for trials, depositions, MSCs, and hearings by creating the necessary pleadings, trial notes, and exhibit binders.

Experience

• At least 2 years of Paralegal experience in Family Law is required.
• CA Paralegal Certificate (preferred but not required – please do not let this keep you from applying)
• Experience with high-asset cases and familiarity with the local rules and courts in Alameda and Contra Costa Counties is preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) is required.
• Experience with Dropbox, MyCase, DocuSign, Adobe Acrobat Pro, and Zoom is required.
• Ability to speak Korean or Spanish (preferred but not required – please do not let this keep you from applying)
• A suitable candidate must work well within a team, be able to multitask and prioritize multiple assignments and deadlines, and have excellent writing, editing, communication, and organizational skills.

Expected compensation is between $35/Hour -$40/Hour depending on candidate’s experience. Where you fall within this range is dependent on experience, seniority, and demonstrated role ability during the interview process.

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