Job Description

We are seeking a legal assistant or paralegal who is proficient in filing adoptions, legal guardianships, and limited conservatorships. If you have this experience and you are an excellent multitasker who thrives in a fast-paced environment, with excellent attention to detail and organization skills, and you are looking for a dynamic and supportive law firm with interesting and rewarding cases, we want to hear from you. DIRECTIONS TO APPLY: In order to be considered, please follow the directions as given. Applicants will be disqualified if directions are not followed Include a three-paragraph cover letter along with your resume to provide the following information:

• Paragraph 1: Tell us what excites you the most about this position
• Paragraph 2: Tell us why you are the person we should hire
• Paragraph 3: Tell us your pay expectation and when you would be able to start

Responsibilities:

• Handle office correspondence and administrative tasks such as responding to emails and phone calls, communicating with opposing attorney offices, taking dictation, and letting the team know about upcoming deadlines
• Accept other administrative tasks as needed to assist the team and ensure the firm runs smoothly
• Conduct legal research, when necessary, with guidance from attorneys and paralegals
• Work with attorneys and paralegals to create various legal documents, including pleadings, motions, subpoenas, affidavits, contracts, and briefs for case preparation, and proofread documents when requested
• Process client billing properly using daily time records with help from the accounting department
• Draft and file court documents for adoptions, limited conservatorships, and legal guardianships
• Prepare engagement agreements and review them with new clients
• Open and maintain physical and electronic files for clients
• Request, organize, and save client records
• Close client files at the end of the representation
• Draft basic communications and letters
• Proofread and filed attorney letters and briefs
• Prepare and file documents with the court
• Research issues and write legal memos
• Provide administrative support to our legal team
• Maintain practice and client confidentiality

Qualifications:

• Experience with legal software, litigation case management, and docketing programs
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines with quick turnaround times
• Candidates should have strong organizational skills and communication skills
• You have a college degree and/or a paralegal certificate
• You have experience in drafting and filing adoptions, legal guardianships, and limited conservatorships
• You are skilled at legal research and writing
• You are detail-orientated and have excellent organizational skills
• You are comfortable working with Apple products and computer programs
• You genuinely care about the team and the clients and want to help them find solutions to their problems
• You are goal-oriented
• You are dependable and trustworthy
• You want to deliver excellent work product every time
• You are reliable, trustworthy, and able to maintain strict confidentiality

About Company: Boutique Children Law Firm in Laguna Beach, California. Our firm is built on teamwork, compassion, and grit, and is passionate about advocating for children with special needs and for students facing school discipline. We hold high standards for exceptional client care. Our office culture is one of commitment, compassion, and genuine care for clients, the firm, and each other. We are looking for someone who is interested in being part of our ethical, hard-working, high-achieving team!

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