Position:
Paralegal
Classification:
Full-Time, Exempt
Salary Range:
Salary is commensurate with experience with full benefits.
About Us
Ross Family Law, PC is a thriving, boutique family law firm with offices in Oakland and Pleasanton but predominantly operates remotely. Our founding partner is the local President of the prestigious American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (AAML). Four of our five attorneys are certified family law specialists. That means we do the highest quality legal work and are deeply rooted in the local family law community. Each of us has a clear sense of perspective, values one another and each person’s input and expertise. Nurturing our relationships within the community, with our colleagues and amongst one another is very important to us. We understand that life is about more than just work. We are a friendly and relaxed office looking for the right person to join the team.
Your Duties & Responsibilities
- Assist in managing attorney calendars for hearings/ client meetings / etc.
- Prepare, edit and transmit correspondence.
- Prepare judicial council forms, including RFO and Judgment packet forms.
- Prepare pleadings, including Stipulations and Declarations.
- Prepare Discovery requests and responses, Subpoenas, and Declarations of Disclosure.
- Maintain and organize client documents for production and internal use (electronic and hard copy).
- Ensure compliance with CA Rules of Court, FC’s, CCP’s, and Local Rules (Alameda and Contra Costa counties primarily).
- Coordinate all service of process and filing of legal and other documents.
- Responsible for tracking and entering your billable hours (meet annual billing expectations).
- Any other miscellaneous tasks as needed.
Our Requirements
- Recent California family law experience (at least 3 years preferably).
- Doesn’t just want any job – you want to be part of a tightknit, proactive team.
- Be available full-time, share our values, take pride in their work, be open-minded and friendly, and willing to pitch in to help others.
Does this sound like you? If so, please reply to this post with your resume and a short cover letter that tells us why you want this job at our firm.
After you apply, a member of our recruiting team will personally review your application. If you are a potential match, we will be in touch. If there is not a match right now, we will keep your resume on file for future opportunities.
Benefits
Vacation and Sick Policy, health and dental insurance, 401(k) with employer match, profit sharing, and bonuses.
