Legal Staff Paralegal in Novato, CA

Law Firm

Novato, CA

Legal Staff Paralegal in Novato, CA

Legal Staff

Min 5 yrs required

No

Job Title: Family Law Paralegal

Job Responsibilities:
- Prepare and draft legal documents such as Judicial Council forms, declarations, motions, briefs, subpoenas, deposition notices, pretrial orders, and correspondence to opposing counsel and parties.
- Conduct legal research to support attorneys in trial preparation and case development.
- Assist attorneys in preparing for hearings and trials by organizing exhibits, coordinating witnesses, and supporting client meetings.
- Maintain and update client files and ensure the calendaring of all deadlines.
- Draft and respond to discovery requests, assess the sufficiency of discovery responses, and prepare related documents including meet and confer letters and motions to compel.
- Prepare complete Preliminary Declarations of Disclosure and Income and Expense Declarations.
- Perform administrative duties such as answering and returning phone calls and organizing electronic and physical filing systems.
- Communicate with clients regarding case status with a high degree of professionalism and compassion.

Education and Experience Information:
- Minimum 5 years of experience working as a paralegal in a family law firm.
- Strong knowledge of family law matters including child custody, child/spousal support, property division, restraining orders, and other related issues.
- Proficiency in drafting declarations, points and authorities, and settlement conference statements.
- Fluent in Spanish, both written and spoken.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- High attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.
- Empathetic and client-focused with a cheerful and professional demeanor.

Preferred Technical Skills:
- Proficiency with Clio, Clio Draft, GSuite, XSpouse, and Microsoft Word.

Salary Information:
- Job Type: Full-time
- Pay: From $90, per year
- The minimum salary is $90,000 and the maximum salary is $90,000.
- Base pay: $90K/yr (Employer provided)

Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Opportunities for advancement
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Travel reimbursement
- Vision insurance

Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Work Location: In person