Reel Fathers Rights APC, an established and growing family law firm, is seeking an experienced, full-time Family Law Paralegal for our Irvine Office.
As a paralegal at our firm, you will take the lead and proactively manage cases from beginning to end, establish relationships with clients and keep them informed of case status, draft forms, pleadings, briefs, discovery and correspondence and write effective declarations. You will also prepare for trials, MSC’s and hearings, including preparation of trial notebooks and exhibit binders. Most importantly, you will have the opportunity to help others during one of the most difficult and significant times of their lives.
Pay range: $56k-$72k Annually
Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct legal research and analysis
- Prepare and file legal documents, including pleadings, discovery requests, and responses
- Assist attorneys in the preparation for trial, including organizing and reviewing evidence, preparing witness lists, and drafting motions and briefs
- Communicate with clients, opposing counsel, and other parties involved in the legal process
- Manage case files and documents, including organizing and maintaining physical and electronic files
- Assist attorneys in preparing for depositions, mediations, and hearings
- Strong research, writing, analytical and organizational skills
- Excellent planning, prioritization, and time management skills
- Strong communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Experience handling a large caseload and managing multiple projects
- A paralegal certificate from an ABA-approved program (preferred)
This is a full-time position with a very competitive compensation and benefit package which includes a 401(k) with employer matching. We offer numerous employee centric benefits and an alternative work schedule, which allows the staff to work from home on Fridays.