Family Law Paralegal with 7-10 Years of Experience

Seeking a highly experienced Family Law Paralegal to join our top-rated, collegial Sacramento firm specializing in high asset divorce and marital agreement legal services.

This full-time, in-office position requires 7-10 years of experience working as a California litigation paralegal or legal assistant, preferably in family law. A bachelor’s degree and paralegal certificate (or law license) are also required.

The ideal candidate is experienced and adept at the following:

Analyzing personal and corporate tax returns and other financial records.

Creating Excel spreadsheets with appropriate formulas

Interviewing and working closely with clients to gather information and records

Performing legal research and checking local and state rules & statutes

Drafting declarations, disclosures and other pleadings

Preparing discovery requests, responses, productions, deficiency notices, motions to compel and subpoenas

Preparing and documenting financial disclosures and property division proposals

Running support calculation scenarios utilizing data gleaned from financial records

Working with forensic and vocational experts and other professionals

Calendaring and ensuring filings and deadlines are handled on time

Assisting attorneys with preparation for hearings, mediation and/or trial

Organizing documents in case management system

Tracking and billing time accurately

Working well independently, without supervision or training

Communicating effectively and collaborating with other team members

Ensuring quality control through attention to detail and accuracy.

The firm provides excellent compensation and benefits, including health, retirement, PTO, continuing education and bonus potential.

To apply, please send your résumé, cover letter, three recent professional references, two writing samples and your education verification (preferably transcripts) to HR@statesfamilylaw.com. We look forward to hearing from you!