Bilingual Paralegal Spanish

Overview

Job Description

• Client Intake & Initial Case Setup
  • Gather detailed client background: marriage date, separation date, children’s information, income, assets, debts.
  • Explain basic case process (not legal advice) and manage expectations on timelines.
  • Prepare, send, and follow up on client questionnaires and document requests.
  • Open new matters in Clio Manage.
  • Ensure conflict checks are cleared.
• Drafting & Filing Court Documents
  • Draft Petitions (FL-100), Responses (FL-120), Summons (FL-110).
  • Prepare UCCJEA Declarations (FL-105) when children are involved.
  • Draft and file Income & Expense Declarations (FL-150), Schedules of Assets and Debts (FL-142).
  • Prepare Requests for Orders (RFOs) for custody, support, and attorney’s fees.
  • Draft declarations supporting or opposing motions.
  • Prepare Stipulations and Orders when parties agree.
  • Draft Proofs of Service (FL-115) and file with the court.
  • Draft subpoenas for financial or third-party records.
  • Prepare trial briefs, witness lists, and exhibit lists.
• Financial & Discovery Work
  • Organize and analyze financial documents: pay stubs, tax returns, bank statements.
  • Calculate preliminary child and spousal support using Disso Master.
  • Prepare or respond to discovery:
    Form Interrogatories, Special Interrogatories, Requests for Production.
  • Track deadlines for discovery responses.
  • Draft meet and confer letters if opposing counsel does not comply.
  • Prepare motions to compel discovery, if necessary.
• Calendar & Case Management
  • Calendar all deadlines, hearings, and filing dates in Clio.
  • Track service dates and statutory response times.
  • Monitor upcoming deadlines for disclosures, discovery, and trial documents.
  • Coordinate service of documents (in-person, by mail, or electronically).
  • Ensure clients meet disclosure deadlines to avoid sanctions.
• Hearing & Trial Preparation
  • Assemble and tab trial binders with exhibits and declarations.
  • Prepare witness binders.
  • Coordinate with court reporters, process servers, and expert witnesses.
  • Arrange for delivery of courtesy copies to the court.
  • Draft Notices of Lodgment, trial briefs, and exhibit lists.
  • Prepare and deliver chambers or courtesy copies as required by local rules.
• Client & Opposing Counsel Communication
  • Maintain regular communication with clients about upcoming tasks and deadlines.
  • Relay attorney instructions clearly (no legal advice).
  • Communicate with opposing counsel to coordinate stipulations or continuances.
  • Document all communications in Clio for accurate record-keeping.
• Billing & Timekeeping
  • Record billable time daily in Clio Manage.
  • Track costs advanced on behalf of the client (e.g., filing fees, service fees).
  • Assist in preparing client invoices by reviewing time entries for accuracy.
• Case Closeout
  • Confirm that Final Judgment packet is complete (FL-180, FL-190).
  • Draft Notices of Entry of Judgment.
  • Archive closed files according to the firm’s retention policy.
  • Ensure client receives copies of all final orders.

• Prior paralegal experience in family law
  - non negotiable.
• Extensive knowledge of California discovery rules and procedures.
• Proven experience drafting motions and pleadings.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish –
  non-negotiable
  .
• Strong attention to detail, excellent organizational skills, and ability to work independently.
• Proficiency in legal software and Microsoft Office Suite.

• Competitive pay based on experience
• Paid time off and holidays
• Opportunities for growth and development within the firm