Family Law Paralegal

Company: Anthoor Law Group, A Professional Corporation
Location: Pleasanton
Posted on: September 11, 2023

Job Description:

We're looking for an organized, detail-oriented, and experienced Paralegal to play an important role on our legal team. You'll draft legal documents such as declarations, motions, prepare briefs, conduct legal research for trial preparation, and keep case files and other important information neatly organized and easily accessible. If you're interested in advancing your paralegal career with opportunities for growth, we want to hear from you.



--- Full Time Position required in office. Office located in Fremont, CA
--- 8 hour shift
--- Monday thru Friday

Responsibilities:

Draft legal documents, pleadings, and correspondence such as interrogatories, subpoenas, deposition notices, complaints, pretrial orders, legal briefs, and affidavits under the guidance of a lawyer
Perform administrative duties such as answering phone calls and keeping our case filing system organized so all documents are readily accessible
Help lawyers prepare for trial by preparing and organizing exhibits, assisting with client meetings, filing motions, conducting research on legal articles, and organizing and coordinating witnesses
Conduct interviews with clients to gather information about their legal issues
Coordinate law office activity, including the drafting subpoenas and coordinating with process servers
--- Work with lawyers to prepare for trial by conducting research on legal articles, preparing and organizing exhibits, organizing and coordinating witnesses, filing motions, and assisting with client meetings
--- Assist lawyers in preparing legal documentation, pleadings, and correspondence including correspondence such as petitions, interrogatories, subpoenas, deposition notices, pretrial orders, legal briefs, and declarations
--- Gather information about legal issues from the client in interviews
--- Take care of administrative tasks such as answering phones and maintaining an organized filing system for all legal documents
--- Draft subpoenas and coordinate with process servers

Qualifications:

Talented communicator and writer
Strong preference for candidates who have completed a paralegal professional certification or have an advanced paralegal education
Excellent organizational skills, and time-management skills
At least 3 years of experience in legal services under an attorney or lawyer in a law firm setting
--- Required 1+ years of Family Law experience working in California
--- Candidate must be well versed in Family Law legal terminology, laws, judicial decisions, court jurisdictions, and procedures, and Family Law knowledge is a must
--- The ability to work with little supervision
--- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
--- Computer-literate and tech-savvy
--- Experience Note: The required knowledge and abilities to perform this function are typically attained through approximately 1-2 years of experience performing work in the Family Law Field. Will only consider candidates that meet Family Law Experience Requirements

About Company:
Our mission and goal are to provide the best possible service to our clients and make a difference in their lives. We always strive to improve our services in all possible ways and we are inviting a candidate who has similar beliefs to be part of a passionate and dedicated team. If you're a team player, an excellent communicator, and eager to grow professionally, we want to hear from you!

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