What are the responsibilities and job description for the Paralegal position at Law Offices of Diane M. Hartog?
Family Law firm based in Rancho Cucamonga seeks a paralegal for full-time employment. Candidates must have a minimum of 5 years experience in family law.
Job duties include:
- Interacting with clients, taking messages and scheduling appointments.
- Calendaring court hearings, mediations, depositions and deadlines.
- Building files, prepare family law forms, track status of files, billing, and maintain meticulous records.
- Preparation of judicial forms, including but not limited to Summons, Petition, UCCJEA, Request for Order, Income and Expense Declaration, Responses, Mandatory Settlement Conference brief and Trial brief.
- Discovery, including preparation of subpoenas, propounding and responding to discovery demands, tracking deadlines, preparing Meet and Confer letters and Motion to Compel.
- File documents in various courts and counties, via electronic facsimile and attorney service.
- Prepare files for hearings.
- Prepare correspondence to clients, opposing counsel and court.
- Any other assignment as instructed by attorney, law clerk or senior paralegal.
Education/Experience:
- Must have a high school diploma; Paralegal Certificate preferred.
- Must have a minimum of 5 years’ experience in Family Law in a busy firm.
- Must be a critical thinker, and skilled in planning and organizing.
- Must be able to work independently but be a team player.
- Must be able to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
- Must be flexible and able to perform miscellaneous duties as well.
- Must be focused, detail oriented and a self-starter.
- Must be professional.
Skills:
- Microsoft Office
- Xspouse
- Adobe Acrobat
- MyCase
- Essential Forms
- Bilingual a plus
Salary: Commensurate with experience.
Please include your resume, references and cover letter, and writing sample for consideration of your candidacy.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $41,600.00 - $66,560.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Supplemental Pay:
- Bonus pay
COVID-19 considerations:
All clients are required to wear masks office. Zoom meetings are available. Plexiglas protection is placed on all desks and conference table. Gloves and sanitation wipes are freely available. The office is sprayed regularly with disinfectant.
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)
Education:
- Associate (Preferred)
Experience:
- Microsoft Office: 5 years (Preferred)
Work Location: One location