JKZ LLP · 1 week ago
Senior Paralegal - Family Law
San Francisco, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
$64.90/hr - $76.95/hr
5+ years expJKZ LLP is a legal firm specializing in family law, and they are seeking a Senior Paralegal to provide procedural, drafting, and case-management support in family law matters. The role involves multitasking in a fast-paced environment, assisting attorneys with a voluminous caseload, and ensuring compliance with family court rules and statutory requirements.
Law Practice
Responsibilities
Draft pleadings such as Petitions, Responses, Requests for Orders (RFOs), Declarations, Income & Expense Declarations, and settlement proposals
Prepare Judicial Council forms and accompanying attachments
Draft discovery requests, responses, subpoenas, and deposition notices
Prepare trial and mediation materials: exhibit lists, witness lists, declarations, and hearing binders
Track hearing dates, mediation appointments, and court-ordered deadlines
Review calendar entries and follow-up with team members on impending deadlines
Manage disclosure requirements (Preliminary and Final Declarations of Disclosure)
Coordinate discovery schedules and compliance
Monitor custody evaluation timelines, mediation reports, and follow-up filings
Maintain matter checklists and workflow tracking
Assist clients with completing disclosures, financial documentation, intake forms, parenting information, and discovery responses
Explain procedural steps and upcoming obligations (not legal advice)
Collect supporting documentation for hearings, declarations, and mediation
Prepare client summaries for attorney review
Conduct factual research relating to income, assets, expenses, parenting schedules, and financial disclosures
Summarize bank statements, pay stubs, tax returns, and other financial documents
Prepare child-support and spousal-support guideline calculations (using required software)
Review local rules and court standing orders for specific counties
Ability to perform legal research and prepare memorandums on findings and orders
Maintain organized electronic and physical family law case files
Manage discovery documents, correspondence logs, and evidence tracking
Prepare binders for trial, mediation, settlement conferences, and RFO hearings
Prepare and coordinate e-filing of family law pleadings and supporting documents
Track and calendar court notices, rulings, and continuances
Assist with preparing exhibits for remote or in-person hearings
Ensure compliance with service requirements for FL filings
Provide mentorship, training, and ongoing feedback to legal staff members to support skill development and professional growth
Maintain MCLE requirements and reporting
Maintain local bar association membership
Attend at least two professional (2) events each year, in addition to MCLE
Demonstrate leadership in promoting a positive workplace culture aligned with firm values
Meet or exceed annual billable hour requirements
Qualification
Required
Paralegal certificate or attestation
5-10 years recent experience as a Paralegal in a law firm
Excellent critical thinking, judgment, analytical reasoning, attention to detail, and high-level cognitive functioning
Ability to remain composed, strategic, and solution-oriented in high-pressure or emotionally charged situations
Demonstrated ability to communicate promptly, clearly, and professionally with clients, colleagues, court personnel, and third parties
Exceptional legal research, writing, analytical, and strategic thinking skills
Demonstrates leadership, reliability, accountability, and full ownership of assigned work and deadlines
Substantial experience with FL Judicial Council family law forms and county-specific filing requirements
Advanced understanding of court procedures, filing practices, and applicable rules of civil procedure
Comfortable coordinating with experts, investigators, and other third-party vendors in support of client matters
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and modern legal practice management software
Excellent command of English language, including grammar, usage, legal style, and professional written communication
Company
JKZ LLP
At JKZ LLP, we believe that competent, dependable trust and estate representation requires expertise in estate planning, trust administration, probate, and the formation of business entities.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
Deb Kinney
Of Counsel / Founding Partner
John Rueppel
Partner
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