Family Law Paralegal

Job Description

FLICKER, KERIN, KRUGER & BISSADA LLP has an immediate opening in our Menlo Park or San Ramon location for a full-time experienced Family Law paralegal. This position will have the opportunity to work on diverse and challenging projects and gain valuable experience. Paralegals work a hybrid schedule, with staff coming in the office 2 days per week and do not have a minimum billable hour requirement.

Our firm offers a competitive salary and benefits, including vacation time, sick leave, employer subsidized health and dental insurance, vision insurance, FSA and HSA, an employer funded profit-sharing plan, 401(k) retirement plan, remote work allowance and additional benefits such as discounts on pet insurance and cell phone plans.

Paralegal’s responsibilities will include:

• Assist attorneys in family law matters, including divorce, child custody, property settlements and marital agreements.
• Organize and maintain clients’ electronic files.
• Conduct legal research, maintain attorney calendars and stay on top of court deadlines, serve as a liaison between the client and the attorneys.
• Draft legal forms and pleadings, compile and serve discovery, arrange court filings and process serves.
• Help attorney prepare for trials, MSCs, and hearings by creating the necessary pleadings, trial notes, and exhibit binders.
  
  

Experience

• At least 4 years of Paralegal experience in Family Law is required.
• Experience with high-asset cases and familiarity with the local rules and courts in San Mateo, Santa Clara, Alameda and Contra Costa Counties is preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) is required. Experience with Dropbox and programs for preparing legal forms is preferred.
• A suitable candidate must work well within a team, be able to multitask and prioritize multiple assignments and deadlines, and have excellent editing and organizational skills.
  
  

Compensation range is between $85,000 and $105,000 per year, depending on candidate’s experience.

Please click Apply or send your resume and cover letter to vchen@fkkblaw.com.

Company Description

Founded on integrity and ethics, Flicker, Kerin, Kruger & Bissada LLP provides exceptional legal counsel and advocacy in all stages of family matters. Partnering with us, clients receive the benefit of a legal team respected by their peers for a proven record of excellence in the field. Our elite reputation in the courts and the community is based on the sound innovative and collaborative solutions we bring to unique legal issues.

Founded on integrity and ethics, Flicker, Kerin, Kruger & Bissada LLP provides exceptional legal counsel and advocacy in all stages of family matters. Partnering with us, clients receive the benefit of a legal team respected by their peers for a proven record of excellence in the field. Our elite reputation in the courts and the community is based on the sound innovative and collaborative solutions we bring to unique legal issues.