Paralegal - Santa Barbara, United States - Kaur Family Law

Description

The Law Office of Guneet Kaur is a boutique law firm specializing in family law. We are committed to providing high-quality legal services to our clients with personalized attention and dedication.

As a small firm, we offer a collaborative and supportive work environment where each team member plays a crucial role in achieving our clients' objectives.

The paralegal will be responsible for providing comprehensive support to lead attorney and clients in various legal matters. The role requires a detail-oriented individual with excellent organizational skills and a strong understanding of legal procedures and terminology. The paralegal will work closely with attorney to assist in all stages of case preparation, management, and resolution.

Please note:
this is an in office role based out of downtown Santa Barbara, CA.


Legal Research and Analysis:

• Conduct legal research using online databases, library resources, and other tools to support attorneys in case preparation and strategy development.
• Analyze and summarize legal documents, statutes, regulations, and case law.
• Document Preparation and Management:
• Draft and prepare legal documents, including pleadings, motions, subpoenas, briefs, contracts, and other correspondence.
• Organize and maintain physical and electronic case files, ensuring all documents are accurately labeled and filed appropriately.

Client Communication and Support:

• Communicate with clients, witnesses, and other parties to gather information and schedule appointments.
• Provide updates to clients on case status and answer inquiries regarding legal proceedings.

Court Filings and Proceedings:

• Assist attorneys in preparing and filing legal documents with courts, administrative agencies, and other relevant entities.
• Coordinate court appearances and hearings, including scheduling, calendar management, and preparing attorneys for proceedings.

Administrative Support:

• Perform general administrative tasks such as answering phones, scheduling appointments, and managing attorney calendars.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or paralegal certification from an accredited institution preferred.
• Previous experience working as a paralegal in a law firm setting preferred.
• Proficiency in legal research and document drafting.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fastpaced environment.
• Bilingual (Spanish Speaking) preferred but not required.

The Law Office of Guneet Kaur is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity in the workplace.


Pay:
$ $40.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week


Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Bachelor's (preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Santa Barbara, CA 93101: Relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location:
In person