Legal Assistant Or Paralegal

Moore Family Law Group

Legal Assistant Or Paralegal

Corona, CA
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    We’re seeking skilled and experienced Legal Assistants and Paralegals to support our growing legal team. The ideal candidate will have over one solid year of family law experience. You will use your experience and organizational skills to prepare and maintain legal documents, draft and file pleading, interview clients, and conduct research, support several CFLS and Sr. level attorneys. If you’re looking to fill an invaluable position at a firm and love helping others, apply today! Responsibilities: • Assist lawyers in preparing legal documentation, pleadings, and correspondence including correspondence such as interrogatories, subpoenas, deposition notices, complaints, pretrial orders, legal briefs, and affidavits • Arrange law office activity such as drafting subpoenas and coordinating with process servers • Aid lawyers in trial preparation by preparing and organizing exhibits, organizing and coordinating witnesses, conducting research on legal articles, and assisting with client meetings and filing motions • Perform administrative duties such as answering phone calls and keeping our case filing system organized so all documents are readily accessible • Hold client interviews to gather information about their legal problems • Manage a caseload with minimal supervision • Keeping case notes and preparing for case meetings • Understanding of court procedure and family code • Actively communicate with clients The pay rate will depend on experience and qualifications, and if you are the right fit for either role of legal assistant or paralegal. Working at this firm is very rewarding. You will learn from senior staff members and have the opportunity for growth. It is important you align with the firm's core values. Qualifications: • Talented communicator and writer • At least 3 years of experience in legal services under an attorney or lawyer in a law firm setting • Candidates who have completed a paralegal professional certification or have advanced paralegal education will receive preference • Must have great time-management skills, and organizational skills Compensation: $20 - $35 hourly

    • Manage a caseload with minimal supervision • Keeping case notes and preparing for case meetings • Understanding of court procedure and family code • Actively communicate with clientsThe pay rate will depend on experience and qualifications, and if you are the right fit for either role of legal assistant or paralegal. Working at this firm is very rewarding. You will learn from senior staff members and have the opportunity for growth. It is important you align with the firm's core values.