Job Title: Paralegal
Job Responsibilities:
- Billable Hours: Accurately meet billable requirements and submit all billable time by 9:00 AM on Mondays for the previous week.
- Client and Legal Communication: Document communications with clients and opposing counsel, followed by confirmation emails.
- Court Prep & Case Management: Assist in preparing trial binders, witness lists, exhibit lists, and ensure timely document filings.
- Legal Research & Drafting: Conduct legal research and draft legal documents including pleadings, motions, and correspondence.
- Attorney Support: Manage attorneys' calendars, deadlines, and tasks; assist attorneys in the courtroom as needed.
- Billing Support: Aid in client billing processes, including requesting trust account replenishments and maintaining knowledge of client trust balances.
- CLE Compliance: Maintain and complete all required Continuing Legal Education (CLE) credits.
- Client Interaction: Regularly communicate with clients to provide updates and gather necessary information.
- Compliance: Adhere to law firm protocols such as file naming, calendaring, and case review, ensuring compliance with company procedures and Practice Standards Procedures (PSPs).
- Additional Duties: Ensure compliance with Case Review Protocols and Strategy Session memo protocol; report any potential BAR complaints or malpractice claims to the owner.
Education and Experience:
- Education:
- Certificate of completion from an ABA-approved paralegal program, or
- Degree with 24 law-related units from an accredited institution, or
- High school diploma/GED with at least 3 years of law-related experience under a supervising attorney in California.
- Experience:
- Minimum of 1 year of experience in family law is required.
- Familiarity with courts in Santa Clara or Alameda Counties is preferred.
- Certifications: Paralegal certification is preferred.
Skills:
- High level of confidentiality and integrity.
- Excellent legal drafting, research, and communication skills, both written and oral.
- Ability to work effectively under pressure and manage multiple priorities.
- Strong organizational, time-management, and problem-solving skills.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, SharePoint).
- Experience with case management software (., CLIO) is a plus.
- Strong teamwork and interpersonal skills.
Salary Information:
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