Family Law Paralegal

Are you an experienced Family Paralegal looking for a collaborative, supportive work environment and want to have autonomy in your role, empowering you to take control of your work independently, while still working closely with attorneys and clients? If you answered yes, then you may be the legal professional we are looking for.

The ideal candidate needs to understand and have the capability to quickly grasp the complexities of family law issues such as divorce, child custody and support, domestic violence, and property division, and be skilled in both interoffice communication and client relations.

If you are passionate about family law seeking a rewarding career opportunity and looking to be part of a supportive team of legal professionals who value collaboration, and growth and understand the importance of maintaining a healthy work-life balance, we would love to hear from you

• Flexible schedules
• In-person position
• On-site role with exclusive office space situated in Fremont, CA
• 8-hour shift
• Monday thru Friday
• Full Benefits - Medical, Dental Vision, 401k, Vacation Pay and Holiday Pay

$45 hourly based on experience

• Draft legal documents, pleadings, and correspondence such as interrogatories, subpoenas, deposition notices, complaints, pretrial orders, legal briefs, and affidavits under the guidance of a lawyer
• Conduct interviews with clients to gather information about their legal issues
• Coordinate law office activity, including the drafting subpoenas and coordinating with process servers
• Help lawyers prepare for trial by preparing and organizing exhibits, assisting with client meetings, filing motions, conducting research on legal articles, and organizing and coordinating witnesses

• Experience taking a task from start to finish with minimal direction from supervising attorneys (self-starter, independent worker, problem solver)
• Work with lawyers to prepare for trial by conducting research on legal articles, preparing and organizing exhibits, organizing and coordinating witnesses, filing motions, and assisting with client meetings
• Assist lawyers in preparing legal documentation, pleadings, and correspondence including correspondence such as petitions, interrogatories, subpoenas, deposition notices, pretrial orders, legal briefs, and declarations
• Gather information about legal issues from the client in interviews
• Take care of administrative tasks such as answering phones and maintaining an organized filing system for all legal documents
• Draft subpoenas and coordinate with process servers

• Talented communicator and writer
• Strong preference for candidates who have completed a paralegal professional certification or have an advanced paralegal education
• Excellent organizational skills, and time-management skills

• Required 1+ years of Family Law experience working in California
• Candidate must be well versed in Family Law legal terminology, laws, judicial decisions, court jurisdictions, and procedures, and Family Law knowledge is a must
• The ability to work with little supervision
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Computer-literate and tech-savvy
• Experience Note: The required knowledge and abilities to perform this function are typically attained through approximately 1-2 years of experience performing work in the Family Law Field. Will only consider candidates that meet Family Law Experience Requirements

Our mission and goal are to provide the best possible service to our clients and make a difference in their lives. We always strive to improve our services in all possible ways and we are inviting a candidate who has similar beliefs to be part of a passionate and dedicated team. If you’re a team player, an excellent communicator, and eager to grow professionally, we want to hear from you