Responsibilities:
- Assist attorney in all phases of litigation, including discovery, trial preparation, and post-trial activities
- Conduct legal research and analysis to support case strategies
- Draft legal documents, such as pleadings, motions, and briefs
- Organize and manage case files, including electronic and physical documents
- Coordinate with clients, opposing counsel, and court personnel
- Maintain calendars and deadlines for multiple cases
- Prepare for and attend depositions, hearings, and trials
- Assist with document production and e-discovery processes
- Perform administrative tasks, such as data entry and file organization
Experience:
- Minimum of 2 years of experience as a litigation paralegal in California Family Law
- Strong knowledge of project management principles
- Familiarity with legal terminology and procedures
- Proficiency in legal research methods and resources
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work independently and prioritize tasks effectively
- Experience with document management systems and electronic filing systems
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
Skills:
- Project management: Ability to effectively manage multiple tasks and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Family Law: Knowledge of family law legal principles, procedures, and terminology relevant to litigation.
- Paralegal: Proficient in providing support to attorneys in various aspects of litigation.
- Data entry: Accurate and efficient data entry skills for maintaining case files.
- Legal drafting: Ability to draft legal documents accurately and effectively.
- Legal case management: Experience in organizing and managing case files.
- Document management systems: Familiarity with electronic document management systems.
- File: Organizational skills for maintaining physical case files.
- Clerical: General clerical skills for administrative tasks.
- Phone etiquette: Professional phone manner when communicating with clients, opposing counsel, and court personnel.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $25.
00 - $35.
00 per hour
Expected hours: 10 – 15 per week
Schedule:
* Choose your own hours
Travel requirement:
* No travel
Work Location: Remote