Family Law Paralegal

Join SoundLaw Group LLP, a preeminent family law practice in the Bay Area, California. We specialize in marital dissolutions and deliver unparalleled legal representation to support clients during their significant life events. We are actively seeking an experienced paralegal to join our team.

Our Work Environment: Be a part of a team that values collaboration, professionalism, and excellence in delivering the highest quality legal representation to our clients.

Position Overview: We are seeking a skilled paralegal with a minimum of 3 years' experience in family law practice. Proficiency in California law is a prerequisite. We seek an individual who excels in managing deadlines, efficiently progressing projects, and compassionately assisting clients facing challenging personal situations. The ideal candidate will be self-reliant, detail-oriented, and possess established systems for task follow-up.

Responsibilities:

• Draft and format pleadings, correspondence, and legal documents.
• Coordinate documentation with clients, including financial disclosures.
• Manage cloud-based case files.
• Calendar court deadlines and meetings.
• Engage in document proofing, preparation and e-filing.
• Keep clients informed about the progress of their legal matters.
• Undertake additional duties as assigned, including cross-training and supporting various administrative tasks.

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience in a California family law practice.
• Paralegal Certificate is mandatory.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Advanced proficiency in MS Word, Excel, Adobe Acrobat Pro, CFLR suite.
• Familiarity with family law Judicial Council Forms.
• Experience in court calendaring.
• Professional demeanor with a commitment to ethics, discretion and confidentiality.
• Warm, caring, and positive attitude.
• Familiarity with DissoMaster, Lawyaw, and law practice software.
• Prior administrative support experience in a law firm.
• Possession of a Legal Project Management Certificate or relevant experience is a significant plus.
• Availability from 9-5 PST, Monday through Friday.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation $75,000 - $110,000 (commensurate with experience).
• Paid Time Off (PTO).
• Health insurance.
• Participation in a 401k retirement plan.
• Remote working environment.
• Recognized federal holidays.
• Closure between Christmas and New Year’s with five paid workdays.
• Cell phone stipend.
• Internet stipend.
• Bonus potential.

How to Apply:

To be considered, please submit a comprehensive resume detailing your previous positions and responsibilities, along with a cover letter explaining your motivation for seeking a new position and why you believe you are the ideal candidate for our firm.

Additionally, kindly complete the Indeed skill assessments when received. ALL RESUMES WILL BE HELD IN STRICT CONFIDENCE.

We appreciate your interest in potential employment with our firm. We will contact those candidates who we wish to continue with in the screening process. If we do not reach out to you, please know that we wish you all the best in your career endeavors.

Please no direct or agency inquiries.