Job Description

Company Overview:

Stross Wess Cutcher & Levin LLP is a prestigious law firm specializing in family law services for high-net-worth individuals and families. Committed to providing exceptional legal support, we are seeking an experienced and dedicated Paralegal to join our growing team.

Position Overview:

We are seeking an experienced, full-time Paralegal with at least two (2) years of family law experience or three (3) years of civil litigation or law office experience. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, highly organized, and able to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.

Essential Duties:

• Assist attorneys with depositions, hearings, mediations, settlement conferences, and trial preparation
• Assist attorneys in drafting pleadings, declarations, memoranda of points and authorities, trial briefs, discovery requests, discovery responses, and correspondence
• Review, analyze, and summarize client financial records and other documents and prepare declarations of disclosure
• Perform legal research on relevant case issues as needed, draft research memoranda, and advise attorneys on research findings
• Communicate in-person and via email, telephone, and/or video conference with clients and prospective clients, witnesses, experts, court clerks, and others
• Prepare subpoenas, Judicial Council and other forms, and other case-critical documents
• Organize, track, build, and maintain client files
• Efficient, competent use of the Firm’s law practice management software (Sage Timeslips), as well as Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe, Essential Forms, and Westlaw
• File and serve pleadings, discovery, and other documents
• Maintain attorney calendars 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
• Answer phones and perform other miscellaneous administrative duties as necessary
• Conduct initial intakes and conflict checks for potential clients as necessary
• Work full-time (and occasional overtime) to meet deadlines
• Maintain regular and punctual attendance, including in-office when requested
• Work professionally and cooperatively with others
• Comply with all Firm policies and procedures

Qualifications:

• Associate or Bachelor’s degree required
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Excellent grammar and editing skills
• Organized and methodical, with excellent attention to detail
• Ability to prioritize and multi-task
• Experience using law practice management software, Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe, Essential Forms, Sage Timeslips, and E-filing/E-service programs
• Knowledge of local court rules and proceedings
• Ability to work full-time (and sometimes overtime) from the office, as necessary
• Ability to collaborate in a team environment
• Ability to sit at a desk and use a computer and telephone for prolonged hours
• Ability to lift 15 pounds

Salary & Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• Work-from-home option
• Comprehensive medical and dental insurance (100% of premiums paid by the firm)
• Full premium coverage for short-term disability (STD) and long-term disability (LTD) plans
• 401(k) and profit-sharing plan
• Reimbursement for personal cell phone and home wireless expenses
• Continuing education opportunities, including firm-sponsored courses and events
• Paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave

How to Apply:

Qualified candidates are encouraged to submit a cover letter, resume, and the contact information for at least two professional references to jgarcia@swclfamilylaw.com. All inquiries and applications will be handled with the highest level of confidentiality.

We look forward to reviewing your application!

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