Company Description

Galen Gentry Law Group is a family law firm in Los Angeles, California. We specialize in divorce, paternity, and family law matters, providing our clients compassionate and professional guidance. Our unique selling proposition is our extensive trial experience, which ensures that our clients receive top-notch representation from start to finish.

In addition to family law and divorce litigation, our team can optimize litigation matters in any area of the law. We pride ourselves on our accessible approach to client communication, providing direct access to our attorneys for substantive questions.

At Galen Gentry Law Group, we believe in making legal services accessible. That's why we offer a range of flexible fee arrangements, including contingency-based cases, flat rates, and hourly rates. We provide our clients with efficient and effective legal services.

Role Description

We seek a skilled and dedicated family law legal assistant to join our team. This part-time hybrid role is primarily based in the Woodland Hills neighborhood of Los Angeles, California, with the flexibility for some remote work. As a family law legal assistant at Galen Gentry Law Group, you will play a crucial role in assisting our attorneys in all aspects of family law matters, including case preparation, document management, legal research, client communication, and administrative tasks.

Qualifications—We are a well-established, skills-based, and fair-chance employer—a college degree or paralegal certificate is not a heavily weighted factor in determining who will receive an offer of employment.

• Demonstrable proficiency in the required tasks and operational experience in family law matters are the critical factors determining the hourly compensation rate.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience as a family law legal assistant.
• Strong knowledge of family law procedures, court rules, and legal terminology.
• Proficiency in legal research.
• Proficiency using case management software: myCase, Hona, and Clio Draft.
• Proficiency with Adobe Acrobat Pro, including total convert and edit capabilities, advanced protection, and multi-party e-signature features.
• Proficiency in submitting documents for e-filing via various CA state-verified e-file platforms.
• Proficiency with filing via standard mail when counties specify hard copies required for processing.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.
• Attention to detail and accuracy in document preparation - strong knowledge of all California family law forms.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work independently with clients.
• Demonstrated professionalism and confidentiality.
• Proficiency in identifying from various case materials the deadline for responding to motions, determining when the response must be served to the opposing party or their counsel, and determining due dates for discovery requests, which have statutory deadlines for serving responses.
• High competency in managing shared Google and Outlook calendars and adding specific details to the dates identified from the preceding required qualification.
• Proficiency with Google Business and Microsoft Office applications.

Direct experience with divorce and paternity cases is preferred.

Guaranteed Hours: minimum 20 required hours per week, ideally 4 hours a day Monday through Friday.

Flexibility: You can choose your working hours to some extent as long the attorney you are working with is aware of when you are available. Tasks have deadlines, but same-day completion is rare. Occasionally, tasks must be completed on the same day, especially for procedural deadlines.

Additional Hours: More work is available if you are interested. Consistent weekly opportunities for increased hours.

Ideal Candidate: Someone who enjoys producing high-quality work products and values flexibility.

Optional: Attend trials with the lead attorney and help prosecute or defend the trial or contested hearing.

Based on our firm's evolving needs, the job description and qualifications listed are subject to change during the interview until an employment agreement is fully executed.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $27.00 - $35.00 per hour

Experience:

• Microsoft Office: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Los Angeles, CA 91367