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Family Law Paralegal

Law Office of Michael D. Burt · View all jobs

Montrose, California, United States (On-Site) · Posted 1 day ago

$35–$40 / hr

Industry General

Job Function Paralegal/Legal Assistant

Job Type Part-Time

Job Duration Indefinite

Min Education Associates Degree

Min Experience 7-10 Years

Required Travel None

Salary $35.00 - $40.00

Salary - Type Hourly Wage

About this role

Compensation: $35–$40 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications
Schedule: 9am-4pm Monday-Thursdays

About MDB

Law Offices of MDB is a fast growing law firm in Glendale, California area, seeking a motivated, detail-oriented, and proactive Family Law Paralegal to join our team. This is an excellent opportunity for a professional who enjoys working INDEPENDENTLY but also part of a team as we work tirelessly to fight for our client’s goals and legal rights in the forum of Family Court. We strife hard to provide exceptional client service.

The ideal candidate will have at least 7 years of experience in family law and a strong understanding of legal procedures, document preparation, and case/document management. We are looking for someone who can manage competing priorities, anticipate case needs, and communicate effectively with attorneys, clients, opposing counsel, and court personnel.

Key Requirements

Case Management: Manage and organize family law matters from initial filing through resolution. Our office utilizes CLIO so experience with CLIO is a plus.
Legal Drafting and Filing: Prepare, format, and electronically file pleadings, motions, discovery requests and responses, declarations, and other legal documents. Prior experience with e-filing is mandatory.
Financial Disclosures: Assist with the preparation, review, and organization of financial disclosures, income and expense declarations, asset and debt schedules, and supporting financial documentation.
Discovery Coordination: Prepare discovery requests, organize responses, track deadlines, and assist attorneys with reviewing and summarizing relevant documents.
Trial and Hearing Preparation: Assist with the preparation of trial binders, exhibit lists, witness materials, hearing documents, and mediation submissions.
Legal Research and Investigation: Conduct legal and procedural research as directed by the supervising attorney and assist supervising attorney in creatively investigating facts, witnesses, and other case-specific issues.
Calendar and Deadline Management: Monitor court dates, filing deadlines, discovery deadlines, and other critical case milestones.
Administrative Support: Assist attorneys with day-to-day case management and other duties related to the effective operation of the practice.
Qualifications and Skills
At least 7 years of experience as a paralegal.
Familiarity with California court procedures, legal filing requirements. Prior experience with-filing is mandatory.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
Exceptional organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple matters, deadlines, and priorities.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Word, and Outlook. Prior experience with CLIO is a plus.
Ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, and collaborate effectively with attorneys and colleagues.
A professional, client-focused approach and the ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
A bachelor's degree and/or paralegal certificate is required.

Job ID: 86892047

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