Legal Staff Paralegal in San Jose, CA

Law Firm

San Jose, CA

Legal Staff Paralegal in San Jose, CA

Legal Staff

No

Job Title: Senior Paralegal – Family Law

Job Responsibilities:
- Billable Hours: Accurately meet billable requirements by recording all billable time by 9:00 AM Monday for the prior week.
- Case Management: Oversee the development of cases, ensuring adherence to all legal protocols, including Case Review, Court Preparation, and Strategy Session memos.
- Legal Research & Drafting: Conduct comprehensive legal research and draft legal documents such as pleadings, motions, and correspondence.
- Client & Attorney Communication: Document client and opposing counsel communications and ensure attorney responses are made within 48 hours of receipt.
- Courtroom Preparation: Assist attorneys in preparing for hearings and trials by organizing trial binders, witness lists, exhibit lists, and ensuring timely service of documents.
- Client Interaction: Regularly communicate with clients to gather necessary information, provide updates on case progress, and answer client inquiries.
- Billing and Trust Accounts: Assist the billing department in requesting trust account replenishments and ensure accurate financial tracking for clients.
- Compliance & Reporting: Adhere to law firm protocols and immediately report any potential malpractice claims or BAR complaints to the owner.
- Other Duties: Ensure witness preparation for all relevant parties and experts before hearings, document phone calls, and manage attorney calendars and deadlines.

Education and Experience Information:
- 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 a minimum of three years of law-related experience under the supervision of a California attorney.
- Certifications: Paralegal certification is preferred.
- Experience:
- Minimum of seven (7) years of experience in family law, with at least five (5) years focusing on high-net-worth family law cases.
- Familiarity with courts in Santa Clara or Alameda counties is preferred.

Key Skills:
- High level of confidentiality and integrity.
- Excellent legal drafting and research skills.
- Strong written and oral communication skills.
- Ability to work well under pressure and handle multiple priorities.
- Strong organizational, time-management, and problem-solving skills.
- Collaborative, team-oriented, and able to work effectively with others.

Technical Proficiency:
- High proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, SharePoint).
- Experience with case management software (., CLIO) is preferred.
- Proficient in standard office equipment.

Salary Information:
- Not provided in the text.