Family Law Legal Assistant/Paralegal - Adams & Martin Group
San Mateo, CA 94401
About the Job
We are working with a dynamic and well-established family law firm in the Bay Area, seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Family Law Legal Assistant/Secretary to join this team. This role is essential in supporting multiple attorneys with a range of administrative and legal tasks while ensuring the smooth operation of the office.
- Prepare and format legal documents such as pleadings, motions, discovery requests, and agreements.
- File documents electronically and in person with local courts, ensuring compliance with deadlines and court rules.
- Manage attorneys' calendars, including scheduling court appearances, depositions, and client meetings.
- Communicate professionally with clients, opposing counsel, court personnel, and other stakeholders.
- Organize and maintain client files, both physical and digital, ensuring confidentiality and accuracy.
- State court e-filing
- Conduct basic legal research and gather relevant case information when needed.
- Provide general administrative support such as answering phones, ordering supplies, and managing correspondence.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance. For unincorporated Los Angeles county , to the extent our customers require a background check for certain positions, the Company faces a significant risk to its business operations and business reputation unless a review of criminal history is conducted for those specific job positions.