Family Law Paralegal or Secretary
We seek an experienced and knowledgeable Family Law paralegal or secretary to join our team.
Please do not apply for the position if you do not qualify for it as set forth herein. We will not reply to those who apply but do not meet the minimum qualifications.
Position Availability
This full-time position is available for in-person work at our Costa Mesa or Los Angeles office. After 90 days of employment, the firm may consider an applicant's request to work remotely or hybrid.
Position Details
- Employment Type: Full-time
- Compensation: $25 to $50 per hour (depending on experience). If you have a compensation requirement, please include it in your cover letter.
Requirements
- A minimum typing speed of 60 WPM or more.
- At least 3 years of family law experience as a paralegal or secretary. We may consider your resume if you have at least 3 years of substantive civil litigation experience. No other alternate experience will be considered as meeting the qualifications.
- Excellent writing and proofreading skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite products and legal software applications.
- Ability to work under the supervision of a supervising paralegal and/or supervising attorney.
- Ability to work with reasonable supervision.
Typical Duties
- Drafting, reviewing, and organizing legal documents such as judicial council forms, declarations, points and authorities, discovery, and disclosures.
- Delegating and updating tasks on cases.
- Communicating with clients, attorneys, and court personnel.
- Preparing for hearings, trials, and meetings.
- Filing and service of legal documents.
- Conducting legal research and summarizing findings.
- Scheduling appointments, court dates, and meetings.
- Performing other case-related tasks as needed.
Proficiency with Modern Legal Software and Technology
Our firm utilizes advanced legal software and technology to enhance productivity and accuracy in all aspects of our work. Applicants must have experience with and be comfortable with using:
- Case Management Software for managing client information, case files, deadlines, and billing.
- Document Management Systems for organizing, storing, and retrieving legal documents.
- Legal Research Databases for online legal research.
- E-filing Systems for electronic court filing systems for submitting legal documents to the courts.
- Communication Tools for internal and external communication, video conferencing, and collaboration platforms.
Benefits
- Competitive health insurance and retirement benefits.
- Opportunity for discretionary bonuses.
- Vacation time that can be earned.
Details will be provided during the interview process.
How to Apply
If you meet the requirements on this page and are qualified to perform the duties outlined in this job description, please email your resume to B. Robert Farzad at robert@farzadlaw.com. A cover letter is not required, but you may include one if you wish.