Paralegal/Law Clerk
About Us:
We have been a Family Law firm practicing since 1996. We serve most counties in Northern California including Placer County, Sacramento County, Solano County, Santa Clara County, Contra Costa County, and many more. Our firm deals with all family matters including but limited to divorce, child support and custody, spousal support, mediation, conservatorships, and guardianships.
Job Description:
We are looking for a Paralegal/Law Clerk to join our location in Rocklin. We are seeking a full-time/part-time Paralegal and/or Law Clerk that can work in-office to assist our attorney in drafting legal documents, overseeing cases, and interacting with clients as needed. Applicants must be a team player that is highly organized and detail oriented. Applicant should be a quick learner that is motivated and able to meet deadlines.
Responsibilities:
Manage cases to ensure all legal work is completed in a timely manner, calendar dates, keep clients fully informed on the progress of their cases, and organize trial notebooks, exhibits, and files.
Draft and prepare legal documents, formal discovery requests and responses, notices, requests for orders, motions and draft declarations.
Legal research including statutory, case law and local rules.
Process mail in and mail out.
Draft and revise detailed status letters to clients.
Efiling, document preparation for filing and service.
May perform other similar or related duties which may not be specifically included within this position description, but which are consistent with the general level of the job and responsibilities described.
Qualifications:
Must pay attention to detail and organization.
Recommended 2+ years of experience working under an attorney or lawyer in a law firm or in the second year of Law School or Completion of an approved paralegal program or similar experience.
Knowledge of Microsoft 365: Outlook, Word, Excel.
Knowledge of Word-Perfect, Amicus and Time Slips a plus.
Family Law experience a PLUS
Full Time Benefits (After a probationary period of 90 days)
Paid Holidays
Paid Time Off
Paid Sick Leave
IRA Match
Partially Paid Medical/Dental
Job Type: Full-time Preferred or Part-Time Considered
Pay: $20.00 - $27.00 per hour or DOE Work Location: In Person
Expected hours for full time: 32 – 40 per week Schedule: Monday - Friday