Paralegal / Legal Assistant

Overview

Procopio is seeking a Paralegal / Legal Assistant to support the family law group in its downtown San Diego office. The ideal candidate will have both family law paralegal and legal assistant skills for a minimum of 5+ years in a fast-paced legal environment and be comfortable working in-office 5 days a week (M-F). A paralegal certificate from an ABA approved program or equivalent is required. The role will encompass a combination of billable hour paralegal work, in addition to legal assistant responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Calendaring
• Communicating with opposing counsel and clients
• Scheduling / continuing hearings and mediations with the court or private judges
• Court filings and service of documents
• Preparing and / or drafting correspondence
• Preparing judicial council forms and declarations
• Assisting with discovery
• Document review
• Preparation of Declarations of Disclosures (DODs)
• Screening new clients and running conflict checks
• Using MS Office Suite, timekeeping systems, and other firm computer programs

Qualifications

Base pay and benefits

Base pay range : $75,000.00 / yr - $100,000.00 / yr. This range is provided by Procopio, Cory, Hargreaves & Savitch LLP. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more. Typical pay range is from $75,000 - $100,000+ depending on experience. If your pay expectation is outside this range, apply anyway. Bonuses are awarded for individual and firm performance.

Full-time employees can participate in a comprehensive benefits program, including : medical (HMO / PPO), dental (HMO / PPO), vision; flexible spending accounts / health savings accounts options; Employee Assistance Program; wellness incentives; 401k profit-sharing program; generous time off policy; and opportunities for advancement within the group.

Company culture

Procopio's Culture of Excellence and commitment to diversity and inclusion drive a positive, collaborative, and service-oriented environment. The firm has been recognized by U.S. News – Best Lawyers Best Law Firms, Chambers and Partners, Martindale-Hubbell, Super Lawyers, and Diversity Lab for Mansfield Plus certification indicating active advancement of attorneys from diverse backgrounds to leadership roles.

EEO and equal opportunity

Procopio is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer and encourages applications from women, people of color, persons with disabilities, lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender individuals. Procopio is committed to diversity and inclusion and does not discriminate by race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, gender, sexual orientation, disability or any other characteristic protected by law.

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