What are the responsibilities and job description for the Paralegal position at Doppelt & Forney, A Professional Law Corporation?
Benefits:
Primary Job Duties
Education/Experience
Benefits
Competitive Salary and Compensation Package start immediately.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Schedule:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Primary Job Duties
- Organize, track, build, and maintain case files.
- Prepare standard Judicial Council forms, pleadings, declarations, trial briefs and binders, exhibit binders, reports, correspondence, and spreadsheets.
- Maintain contact with opposing parties, counsel, and clients.
- Prepare and respond to discovery, which includes demand for the production of documents, interrogatories, requests for admissions, and subpoenas.
- Maintain a calendar to track deadlines in accordance with the Code of Civil Procedure, Family Law Codes, and the Rules of Court.
- Schedule client appointments, monitor calendars, and keep attorneys and clients informed of scheduled court dates.
- Assist attorneys with hearing and trial preparation.
- Perform miscellaneous job duties related to the position including potential new client intake, answering phones, and collections as needed.
Education/Experience
- Minimum of 3 years of family law experience is preferable.
- Thorough knowledge of legal principles and practices.
- Must possess critical thinking skills, planning, and organizing skills.
- Strong communication skills and writing skills.
- Attention to detail and accuracy.
- Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality.
- Proficient in Word Perfect, Microsoft Office, Essential Forms, Google Calendar, and knowledge of TimeSolv is preferable.
- Ability to handle multiple cases and job duties effectively and efficiently.
Benefits
- 10 paid legal holidays a year
- 3% 401(k) matching after a year.
- Firm contribution to medical, dental, and vision.
- Five paid sick days per year.
- One week of paid vacation after a year of employment.
Competitive Salary and Compensation Package start immediately.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Schedule:
- 8-hour shift
- San Diego, CA: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
- Paralegal Courses/ Training/ Proficiency
- Associate (Preferred)
- ABA paralegal certificate (Required) and must produce proof of paralegal certificate.
Paralegal
Troutman Pepper Locke LLP -
San Diego, CA