Job Description

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Ability to multi-task independently, be proactive and successfully manage a variety of demands.

· Ability to prepare for court hearings and deposition including trials, preparation of subpoenas, hearing binders, and the like.

· Ability to competently handle tasks with minimal supervision including all aspects of case from calendaring, strategizing, preparing documents, completion of discovery, communication with clients, experts, the court, and opposing counsel.

· Manage calendars and dockets for client matters.

· Ability to communicate with experts.

· Ability to respond timely and effectively in a team atmosphere.

· Trial preparation, including but not limited to the preparation of exhibits, pleadings, witness materials, and pre-trial documents.

· Draft, organize, review disclosures, pleadings, judicial council forms, discovery and other legal documents.

· File preparation/organization and assist with document management and e-filing of documents and media.

· Assist with the processing of daily incoming and outgoing mail and other documents.

· Assist with intake as needed.

· Scanning, copying, and saving of documents.

· Assist with management of paralegals and other staff, as needed.

· Ability to work in office 5 days per week with flexibility to work 2 days at home per week so long as consistent with the firm’s needs.

· Attend marketing events or other firm events as needed.

· Reliable with excellent attendance.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

· Must be a member of the California State Bar in good standing and have reliable transportation and valid driver's license.

· Professional and pleasant demeanor with excellent written and verbal communication skills.

· Attention to detail and self-starter.

· 3 years’ family law experience preferred but not required.

· High level of computer competency in the complete Microsoft Office Suite including Outlook, Word, Excel, Adobe PDF/PRO, Lexis Nexis, West law, Smokeball (Preferred).

· Must be a self-starter who is well organized and can handle multiple tasks with the ability to prioritize work.

· Must be a team player with a positive attitude but also able to work independently.

· Must be reliable and responsible.

· Must be flexible and open-minded.

· Must maintain at least 6.5 hours/day of billing.

· Ability to operate standard office equipment such as a computer, photocopier, postage machine, and scanner.

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