Job Description

We are a small boutique family law firm located in San Jose, CA and are seeking a family law paralegal to become a part of our growing team! As a paralegal at our firm, you will provide overall support to our firm's attorneys. Responsibilities and qualifications include:  

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Maintain client files
• Conduct legal research on family law issues
• Schedule client appointments, monitor calendars, and keep attorneys and clients informed of scheduled court dates and deadlines
• Draft and review legal documents
• Interview clients and investigate pertinent facts
• Audit and edit legal forms and documents for accuracy
• Propound and respond to discovery

​QUALIFICATIONS:

• A minimum of 4 years experience as a family law paralegal in California
• A paralegal certificate from an accredited paralegal school 
• Experience with family law discovery, both in terms of requests and responses
• Familiarity with legal research on the Westlaw platform
• Great organizational skills, and an ability to prioritize and multitask
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Deadline and detail-oriented
• A dedicated team player with a positive attitude