Family Law Paralegal with Litigation Focus

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 from the office on other days.

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

· Communicate with the Court, with Opposing Counsel, with Clients, and with Experts on behalf of attorneys

· 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

· 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 is preferred but not required

· 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, Adobe Acrobat Pro, and DocuSign is highly preferred.

· 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-$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.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $35.00 - $40.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Opportunities for advancement
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance
• Work from home

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• Are you willing to physically come to the office at least 3-4 days/week?

Experience:

• Family Law Litigation: 2 years (Required)
• Legal drafting (on Lawyaw): 2 years (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Oakland, CA 94612 (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Oakland, CA 94612

Salary : $35 - $40