Job Title: Paralegal
Location: Los Angeles
Job Type: Full-Time
Salary: $40-$50 per hour
About the RoleWe are a rapidly growing law firm seeking a detail-oriented, multi-tasking Paralegal to join our team. Our Paralegals play a crucial role in supporting our cases, delivering exceptional service to our clients, and making a significant impact within a fast-paced, collaborative environment. This position offers an excellent opportunity for professional growth and development in a supportive setting.
Essential Job Responsibilities:- Track case progress from "start to finish" ensuring all deadlines are met and all procedures are properly followed
- Prepare legal correspondence, court forms, briefs, pleadings, discovery, financial documents, and client declarations
- Prepare, review and analyze filings and discovery
- Prepare for trial by performing tasks such as organizing exhibits, preparing filings, and creating binders
- Follow up with clients re. discovery responses
- Follow up with entities regarding subpoena requests
- Review financial documents
- Investigate facts by performing public records and social media searches
- Maintain the attorney's calendar to schedule meetings, calendar hearings, discovery, etc.
- File pleadings electronically or prepare them to be physically filed by the Runner
- Maintain current knowledge of all rules of court and local rules
- Direct and coordinate law office activity, including delivery of subpoenas or service of documents
- Delegate administrative tasks to legal assistants as available while ensuring all work is completed. Perform all Legal Secretary duties but may delegate tasks as available.
- Ensure all client files are complete and up-to-date
- Assisting attorneys with projects as needed and other duties as assigned
Job Requirements: - Paralegal Certificate required, bachelor's degree a plus
- Minimum 5 years' experience in family law in Los Angeles County required
- Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
- Excellent organizational skills
- Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems
- Attention to detail - able to follow detailed instructions
- Capable of being resourceful and proactive when issues arise
- Multitasking and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks
- Proficient computer skills in Microsoft Office suite, including Word, Excel, and Outlook, as well as general office software including email, video conferencing, and internet browser
Additional Information- This role can be remote or hybrid at our West Hollywood office, Monday - Friday 8:30 - 5:00.
- If you do not have experience in Los Angeles County, your application will not be considered.
- The anticipated compensation for this role is $40 - $50 per hour, but ultimately will depend on experience.
Pay Range: $40 - $50 per hour
