NEOGOV · 20 hours ago
Legal Assistant I
Any Sonoma County Court Facilities, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$70K/yr - $85K/yr
1+ years expNEOGOV is seeking a Legal Assistant I to assist self-represented clients with family law issues under the supervision of the Family Law Facilitator. The role involves preparing legal forms, conducting minimal legal research, and promoting self-help services through community outreach and social media management.
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Responsibilities
Assist pro per litigants from a wide range of socioeconomic backgrounds with family law matters, guardianships and limited conservatorships, in person and through use of remote technology
Review litigant intake forms; refer litigants for walk-in help or schedule services by appointment, as appropriate
Interview and triage pro per litigants, assess their legal problems and determine the appropriate next steps; make appropriate referrals
Assist pro per litigants with correct preparation of legal forms prior to filing with the court
Answer questions about court filing processes and explain legal procedure to pro per litigants one-on-one and in group/workshop settings
Identify non-routine cases and ask for specific direction from supervising attorney; assist litigant in accordance with those directions
Review judgments forms/documents submitted by attorneys and pro per litigants for accuracy, completeness and compliance with relevant statutes and rules
Design and manage social media accounts for the Office of the Family Law Facilitator
Create, maintain and update written materials provided to the public
Maintain accurate logs, records and statistical data for purposes of grant funding
Assist Family Law Facilitator, other staff attorneys and court legal assistants as directed
Qualification
Required
A certificate of completion of a paralegal program approved by the American Bar Association
A certificate of completion of a paralegal program at, or a degree from, a post-secondary institution that requires the successful completion of a minimum of 24 semester units (or equivalent) in law-related courses, and that has been accredited by a national or regional accrediting organization or approved by the California Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education
A baccalaureate degree or an advanced degree in any subject; a minimum of one (1) year of full-time, law-related experience under the supervision of an attorney who has been an active member of the State Bar of California for at least the preceding three (3) years, or who has practiced in the federal courts of this state for at least the preceding three (3) years; and a written declaration from this attorney stating that the person is qualified to perform paralegal tasks
A high school diploma or general equivalency diploma; a minimum of three (3) years of full-time, law-related experience under the supervision of an attorney who has been an active member of the State Bar of California for at least the preceding three (3) years, or who has practiced in the federal courts of this state for at least the preceding three (3) years; and a written declaration from this attorney stating that the person is qualified to perform paralegal tasks
Familiarity with principles of California family law, statutes, codes, court processes and rules of court, specifically those that govern practices involving pro per litigants
Ability to differentiate between legal information and legal advice and to establish and maintain boundaries with pro per litigants
Ability to understand and apply legal principles and practices
Ability to explain and clarify legal concepts in lay terms
Ability to identify and correct technical inaccuracies in documents
Familiarity with principles, methods, techniques and materials of legal research, analysis and writing
Knowledge of basic judicial structure
Knowledge and skill to perform mathematical calculations
Ability to prepare child and spousal support calculations using the Department of Child Support Services online guideline calculator and/or DissoMaster software
Knowledge of legal office terminology, processes and procedures, and the proper format for legal documents
Familiarity with general office practices and procedures, including the operation of modern office equipment and use of software, such as Microsoft Office Suite, Essential Forms, Zoom, etc
Familiarity with the structure and use of social media platforms, such as Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, SnapChat and TikTok
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both orally and in writing, including proper spelling, grammar and punctuation
Ability to work effectively with people experiencing personal crisis or when relations are strained, including use of trauma-informed interviewing techniques
Ability to work effectively as an individual and as part of a team of staff and volunteers in a fast-paced, emotionally-charged, customer service environment
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work, such as court employees in other departments and employees of community agencies and organizations
Ability to use initiative and sound independent judgment within established guidelines
Skill to prioritize and manage multiple projects, meet deadlines and follow up on assignments
Commitment to court values
Preferred
Ability to speak, read and write in Spanish strongly preferred
Familiarity with the role, practices and procedures of the Department of Child Support Services
Familiarity with the services offered by community agencies and organizations that assist families and children and underrepresented populations in Sonoma County
Benefits
Participation in the Sonoma County Employee’s Retirement Association (SCERA), a 1937 Act Retirement Plan based on PEPRA. The 2025/26 mandatory contribution is 7.7% for employees and 29.9% for the Court. This is a defined benefit plan fully integrated with Social Security.
Regular, full-time employees in benefit unit 02 on paid status accrue vacation at a rate of 3.5 hours per pay period for the first two years (a little over 2 weeks and 1 day each year), with incremental increases to the accrual rate each year through year 5 and additional increases every 5 years thereafter, to year 20. Maximum accrual balance is 376 hours.
12 days per year with no limit on accumulation.
14 paid fixed holidays per year, plus 24 miscellaneous floating holiday hours, granted via compensatory time off.
Family vision care, family Dental care as well as employee short and long term disability plans, are fully paid by the Court. Choice of three health plans: Health Net PPO, Health Net HMO, and a Kaiser Permanente HMO plan. The Court's contribution is currently 92% of the premium for the health plan selected.
$50,000 Term Life Insurance is provided by the Court; additional life insurance may be purchased by the employee.
Employees may contribute a portion of their salary into a 457 Deferred Compensation account (up to the IRS annual maximum).
Employees may participate in these tax exempt programs which allow certain personal expenses to be paid from pre-tax salary.
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Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$700MKey Investors
Warburg Pincus
2025-07-28Secondary Market· $700M
2025-07-28Acquired
2021-06-02Private Equity
Leadership Team
Shane Evangelist
CEO
Brandon McDonald
Head Of Marketing
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