Legal Staff Paralegal in Pleasanton, CA

Law Firm

Pleasanton, CA

Legal Staff Paralegal in Pleasanton, CA

Legal Staff

Min 3 yrs required

No

Position:
Paralegal

Classification:
Full-Time, Exempt

Salary Range:
Salary is commensurate with experience with full benefits.

About Us
Law firm is a thriving, boutique family law firm predominantly operating remotely. The founding partner is the local President of the prestigious American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (AAML). Four of the five attorneys are certified family law specialists, ensuring the highest quality legal work and strong roots in the local family law community. The firm values a sense of perspective, mutual respect for each person's input and expertise, and nurturing relationships within the community, with colleagues, and amongst one another. Emphasizing that life is about more than just work, the office environment is friendly and relaxed, seeking the right person to join the team.

Job Title
Paralegal

Job Responsibilities
- Assist in managing attorney calendars for hearings, client meetings, and other events.
- Prepare, edit, and transmit correspondence.
- Prepare judicial council forms, including RFO and Judgment packet forms.
- Prepare pleadings, including Stipulations and Declarations.
- Prepare Discovery requests and responses, Subpoenas, and Declarations of Disclosure.
- Maintain and organize client documents for production and internal use, both electronic and hard copy.
- Ensure compliance with California Rules of Court, Family Codes, Code of Civil Procedure, and Local Rules, primarily for Alameda and Contra Costa counties.
- Coordinate all service of process and filing of legal and other documents.
- Responsible for tracking and entering billable hours to meet annual billing expectations.
- Perform any other miscellaneous tasks as needed.

Education and Experience Information
- Recent California family law experience (at least 3 years preferred).
- Desire to be part of a tight-knit, proactive team.
- Availability for full-time work.
- Share the firm's values, take pride in work, be open-minded and friendly, and willing to help others.

Salary Information
Salary is commensurate with experience and includes full benefits.

Benefits
- Vacation and Sick Policy
- Health and dental insurance
- 401(k) with employer match
- Profit sharing
- Bonuses