Overview
Family Law Paralegal Jobs in Whittier, CA at Law Offices of Steven Ibarra
Job Overview
We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Family Law Paralegal to join our legal team. The ideal candidate will provide comprehensive support in family law cases, ensuring smooth case management and effective communication with clients and legal professionals. This role offers an excellent opportunity for a dedicated paralegal with a strong background in various legal practice areas to contribute to impactful family law cases within a professional and collaborative environment.
Duties
- Assist attorneys with case preparation, including drafting legal documents, pleadings, and correspondence related to family law matters
- Manage case files and document management systems such as iManage and other document review platforms
- Organize and maintain case documentation, including filings, contracts, and discovery materials
- Perform data entry and maintain accurate records of case activities and deadlines
- Coordinate client interviews, gather necessary information, and prepare interview summaries
- Support litigation processes by reviewing documents, preparing exhibits, and assisting with court filings
- Provide administrative support including scheduling appointments, managing calendars, and handling phone inquiries with professionalism and courtesy
- Proofread legal documents for accuracy and clarity; assist with transcription tasks as needed
- Collaborate with attorneys on project management tasks related to estate planning, environmental law, immigration law, landlord-tenant law, securities law, workers’ compensation law, personal injury law, tribal law & regulations, patent law, and other practice areas as required
Skills
- Proven experience as a paralegal in family law
- Proficiency with legal case management systems such as Filevine, Clio, or similar platforms
- Strong research skills
- Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple cases simultaneously
- Effective writing skills for drafting legal documents and correspondence
- Attention to detail in proofreading and document review processes
- Familiarity with document management systems
- Project management capabilities to coordinate tasks efficiently within deadlines
- Strong clerical experience including filing, data entry, and administrative support functions
- Excellent phone etiquette and communication skills for interacting professionally with clients and colleagues
- Ability to work independently as well as part of a team in a fast-paced legal environment
This position provides an engaging opportunity for a motivated paralegal eager to support family law cases while expanding their expertise across various legal disciplines. The successful candidate will demonstrate exceptional organizational skills combined with thorough legal research capabilities to contribute effectively to our firm’s success.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $25.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
Title: Family Law Paralegal
Company: Law Offices of Steven Ibarra
Location: Whittier, CA
