Antonyan Miranda, LLP is one of the largest family law firms in California with the state-of-the-art offices in downtown San Diego.
We are hiring a Spanish-speaking paralegal to assist with family law cases.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to case management, drafting documents, ensuring all deadlines are met, organizing files, and preparation of documents to the court .
Qualifications:
At least 2 years of experience
Paralegal certificate or equivalent
HS Diploma a must.
Superior time management.
Maintains excellent writing and language skills.
Knowledge of California Code of Civil Procedure, California State Court rules and procedures
Ability to identify potential negative or crisis situation and apply conflict resolution principles to mitigate issues.
Strong analytical skills, attention to detail and ability to multi-task.
Must be able to investigate, document and resolve issues in a timely and professional manner.
Must possess the ability to generate trust and build relationships with co-workers.
Maintain confidentiality and professionalism at all times to protect the privacy of employees and clients.
Responsibilities and Duties:
Assist litigator in preparing of Petition or Response and Request for Dissolution or Legal Separation
Assist litigator in preparing of Petition or Response to Establish Parental Relationship
Assist litigator in preparing Request for Domestic Violence Restraining Orders and Response to Request for Domestic Violence Restraining Order
Assist litigator in preparing Request for Orders
Assist litigator in preparation of Responsive Declarations, Reply Declarations, Requests for Judicial Notice, and any other pleadings as assigned
Prepare Motions to Be Relieved as Counsel
Prepare Notice of Intent to Lodge Documents
Assist Litigator in retrieving and organizing exhibits for Notice of Lodgments
Assist Forensic Department in preparing Preliminary and Final Declarations of Disclosure
Prepare Trial Documents, Trial Binders, and Trial Exhibit Binders
Assist litigator in trial preparation
Assist appellate attorney in post-judgment family law appeals
Prepare Stipulations and Orders and Judgments for filing
Assist Discovery Attorney in preparing discovery requests, discovery responses, Notices of Deposition, Deposition Subpoenas, and CCP §1987 Notices to Appear and Produce Documents
Draft correspondence to clients, opposing counsel, and third-party mediators, discovery referees, and privately compensated Judges
Proofread and format all pleadings and discovery
Coordinate depositions of parties, third-party witnesses, and experts
Coordinate filing and service of pleadings and discovery
Research case law and statutes applicable to Family Law and Civil Litigation
Manage and maintain calendar and deadlines for case load
Maintain electronic case files
Scan and save incoming and outgoing case documents
Communicate with clients and opposing counsel
Other duties as assigned by Managing Paralegal, or Partners.