Paralegal (Family Litigation)
Higgs Fletcher & Mack, San Diego’s oldest and most trusted full-service law firm, has an opening for an experienced Family Litigation Paralegal. Our ideal candidate will possess mid-senior level Family Litigation Paralegal experience.
Our culture fosters collaboration, cross-practice teamwork, and professional growth through formal and informal mentorship. At HFM, you’ll work across diverse practice areas, represent esteemed clients, and contribute to a longstanding tradition of legal excellence.
Responsibilities
- Knowledge of family law rules of court and local rules and procedures for filing and lodging documents as well as filing deadlines
- Sufficient knowledge of family law pleadings required for dissolution, paternity and restraining orders
- Prepare pleadings, motions, financial disclosures, settlement agreements, and other correspondence, including Bates stamping of exhibits
- Draft declarations, answer and propound discovery, draft settlement and trial briefs, analyze financial records, and navigate through the local rules of court while keeping on top of deadlines
- Significant client contact – in person, by telephone and by e-mail
- Intake of new clients, preparing engagement letters and handling retainers
- Perform administrative support functions, such as scanning documents, e-mailing documents to clients, maintaining client files, meeting with clients, etc.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree or a Paralegal Certificate requiredMinimum of two years of family law paralegal experience requiredHigh integrity, hard worker with a "no task is too small" and “How Can I Help?” attitudeStrong administrative skills and attention to detailExperience with iManage, Compulaw, Forms Workflow, Westlaw, and / or other comparable programs is a mustProfessional appearance and professional communication with clients and co-workersJob Type : Full-time
Anticipated Base Salary : $80,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year
Job Details
Seniority level : AssociateEmployment type : Full-timeJob function : Legal and AdministrativeIndustries : Law PracticeBenefits
401(k)Health insuranceVision insuranceEmployer paid Life and AD&D insuranceShort-Term Disability & Long-Term DisabilityGenerous Paid Time OffPaid holidaysFree on-site gym membershipAccess to building lounge featuring indoor & outdoor terrace decks that include Bevi Water, Social Game Room (pool tables, golf simulator), mothers’ room and more!Stunning office space with views of downtown San Diego & San Diego BayMonthly transportation allowanceOngoing on-site workshops & continuing education programsSchedule
Monday to Friday
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