Senior Paralegal
Benefits
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
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
- Certificate in Paralegal Studies required.
- Minimum of 10 years of paralegal experience, 7 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.
About Us
Doppelt and Forney, APLC is a full-service family law firm with full-time attorneys as well as full-time paralegal and in-office support. The office is conveniently located just off the I-15 at Bernardo Center Drive. Roy Doppelt has been a family law and divorce attorney in San Diego since 1988. Throughout his 30+ year career, he has been the recipient of many awards, including being selected into the 2019 Super Lawyers. Damon Forney is a Certified Family Law Specialist in the State of California and was both a former Federal and State Prosecutor with over 20 years of experience. Both attorneys have litigation experience for court hearings as well as experience in the pleadings and settlement negotiations. Both attorneys appear regularly in the family law courts in San Diego County.
Pay
- Competitive Salary and Compensation Package start immediately.
- Equal Opportunity Employer
Schedule
- No less than 40 per week