Felipe Parker Family Law is a boutique firm serving clients transitioning through divorce or separation in the counties of Alameda, Contra Costa, and San Francisco. You will report directly to Felipe. The position is 24 to 32 hours per week at $30/hour, principally in person. There is some flexibility in setting the schedule and hours.
The ideal candidate is personable and patient and possesses a good bedside manner. Our clients are facing challenging times. You must also be able to communicate professionally, as you will interact with attorneys and court staff. Strong organizational skills, as well as the ability to multitask, adapt, and work independently are essential requirements.
Some of the responsibilities include:
Communicating with clients.
Setting up and maintaining client files, both online and physical files for court.
Coordinating appointments, hearings, and other meetings with multiple parties.
Court filings and service - will provide training for the right candidate.
Managing litigation calendars and deadlines.
Internet research, including researching rules of court.
Processing mail.
Light data entry (client expenses, prospective client information, etc.)
Depending on prior experience, preparing litigation and court documents, including judicial council forms, pleadings, court filings, financial disclosure documents, exhibits, and discovery - will provide training for the right candidate.
Requirements:
Familiarity working with Microsoft productivity software (Word, Excel, etc.).
Comfortable using and learning office productivity software, such as Adobe Acrobat, file management software (such as Dropbox), practice management software, task management software, etc.
Able to lift and move binders or reams of paper.
If interested, please respond to this ad with a cover letter and resume, including references. Please use pdf format.