REMOTE- FAMILY LAW Paralegal

1 week ago

Houston, Texas, United States Ascendion Full time

We are looking for a Foamily Law Paralegal with at least 2-3+ years of California Family Law experience. This role can be worked remotely anywhere in California

THIS ROLE IS ONLY FOR PEOPLE WHO CURRENTLY LIVE IN CALIFORNIA AND California Family Law experience EXPERIENCE THIS IS NOT A JUNIOR ROLE.

Preferred Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree in paralegal studies or a related field; or
  • Certification from a legal assistant or paralegal program.

Essential Requirements:

  • Strong organizational skills with extreme attention to detail.
  • Ability to research case law and legal topics proficiently.
  • Working familiarity with G-Suite (google), Microsoft Office, Westlaw or Lexis, litigation support software, and electronic document management systems.
  • Comfortable working under pressure and tight deadlines.
  • Effective communication skills to interact with attorneys, legal support staff, and other operational departments, while exercising discretion, good judgment and maintaining confidentiality of communications.
  • Excellent written communication skills.
  • Adept at multitasking, prioritizing workload efficiently, and time management.
  • Understanding of legal language and principals, including federal and California state court rules and procedures and research methods.
  • A minimum of two years of experience in a paralegal role (experience with litigation and/or real estate is preferred).

Responsibilities:

  • Conducting legal research related to the case and collating data and precedents.
  • Assisting attorneys in drafting or proofing reading legal documents such as pleadings, motions, briefs, and discovery.
  • Coordinating with clients and gathering evidence, including documents, witness statements, and deposition transcripts.
  • Managing court deadlines and ensuring that all court documents are filed accurately and timely, in accordance with all applicable judicial procedures.
  • Organizing and maintaining case files, records, and databases.
  • Assisting attorneys in preparing for trial, including coordinating court appearances, scheduling witnesses and experts, assembling trial exhibits, and creating presentation slides for oral arguments. Assisting during trial by handling exhibits, taking notes, reviewing trial transcripts, and enabling electronic presentation aids may be required in rare circumstances.
  • Preparing for depositions and other legal proceedings.
  • Assisting in negotiations and settlements with opposing counsel and parties.

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