Paralegal with Family Law & California Law
This a Full Remote job, the offer is available from: Mexico, California (USA) We are seeking a highly skilled and proactive Family Law Paralegal with at least 3 years of experience, preferably with strong knowledge of California family law. Key Responsibilities: • Client Interaction & Communication: • Professionally communicate with clients about case updates, document requirements, deadlines, and next steps. • Maintain confidentiality, empathy, and professionalism in sensitive family law matters. • Collect information for declarations, discovery responses, and case development. • Legal Documentation: • Draft, edit, and format legal documents including motions, pleadings, declarations, discovery requests, and responses. • Prepare specialized filings such as "Motion for Reconsideration" (writing sample may be requested). • Follow attorneys' formatting style, tone, and guidelines. • Prepare accurate and organized documents for California courts. • Discovery Management: • Propound and respond to discovery requests: form interrogatories, special interrogatories, requests for production, and requests for admissions. • Identify, collect, and organize documents using client checklists and notes. • Track deadlines to ensure timely and accurate discovery submissions. • Understand document requirements related to divorce, custody, child support, and family law matters. • Case Support & File Management: • Assist attorneys in hearings, mediations, and settlement preparations. • Maintain organized digital case files. • Track deadlines, court dates, and follow-ups using legal task systems. • Ensure quality control of outgoing legal documents. • Technology & Tools: • Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Adobe Acrobat. • Ability to learn AI-based legal tools and practice management platforms. • Adaptable to evolving workflows and tools. Skills Required: • Hard Skills: • Minimum 3 years as a Family Law Paralegal. • Strong knowledge of California family law procedures preferred. • Advanced legal writing and formatting skills (writing samples required). • Experience drafting motions, pleadings, declarations, discovery, and court-ready documents. • Proficient in discovery procedures. • Strong technical skills with MS Office and legal document tools. • Ability to follow checklists, attorney instructions, and SOPs accurately. • Soft Skills: • Excellent written and verbal English communication. • Openness to feedback and willingness to improve. • Highly organized and detail-oriented. • Proactive, resourceful, and able to work independently. • Adaptable to fast-paced legal environments. • Maintains professionalism, confidentiality, and reliability. Schedule: • This is a 100% remote replacement position. • Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM PST. • Minimum 1 year of experience in California Law. • 2 to 3 years of Family Law Paralegal experience required. #Solvo This offer from "Distro" has been enriched by Jobgether.com and got a 75% flex score. Apply tot his job