Paralegal/Legal Secretary/Legal Assistant sought for small law office (Newton)

O'Brien Law, PC is a small, fast-paced litigation firm with a diverse practice. Our practice areas include, but are not limited to construction defect, insurance defense, employment law, personal injury, probate litigation, and general business litigation. We pride ourselves on getting exceptional results for our clients in an ethical fashion. We are currently seeking a legal secretary or paralegal to assist in our growing caseload. We are located on the Marina in Petaluma, California, 35 miles North of the Golden Gate Bridge. We are looking for employees great work ethic, critical thinking skills, a positive attitude, and attention to detail. The ideal candidate has worked at a law firm for at least three years that practices civil litigation and is used to doing tasks including but not limited to: calendaring appointments, coordinating with processes server, scheduling meetings, contacting clients, consultants, experts, etc. for documents or to follow up, booking court reporters, taking notes in meetings, and drafting shells for motions and discovery. Knowledge of probate, construction defect, insurance defense, employment, and/or personal injury litigation is helpful, but not required. Candidates with backgrounds adjacent to civil litigation, such as administrative law, education law, family law, workers’ compensation, and other similar areas of practice are also encouraged to apply. Ideally, applicants will be working in the office. However, the option to work a couple of days a week remotely may be offered once candidates have been established at the firm. You will be expected to assist a small team of attorneys in a fast-paced litigation environment. The environment has a comfortable dress code, as jeans are allowed daily. We have competitive benefits with a health insurance program, and 401k with matching. Every Friday lunch is catered. We hope you like pizza! Job Description: Legal secretary/paralegal needed for full-time position working in Petaluma office. The candidate must have 3+ years of experience in civil litigation or similar practice. Job Requirements: Have at least 3+ years of legal experience in civil litigation (or an adjacent field where the Code of Civil Procedure is used); Have experience in assisting attorneys in preparing legal documents; Have experience in drafting, revising and proofreading legal documents; Must be able to maintain attorney(s) appointments/calendar; Must be able to calendar all court deadlines/due dates for several cases; Must be able to complete court filings and subpoena documents. Computer skills: Proficient in legal software (we will be using Smokeball), Microsoft Word, Adobe Acrobat, Excel, and Outlook. Office Hours: 8:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

Modern Family Law, a rapidly expanding national law firm specializing in Family Law, is seeking a Remote Family Law Paralegal to join our Seattle, WA office (remote but must reside in Washington to attend hearings and meet with clients).  Modern Family Law is seeking a paralegal to handle diverse family law cases. This position plays a critical role in helping us maintain excellence in client service by balancing legal expertise, client advocacy, and collaboration. This is a fantastic opportunity to work on important cases in an exciting, fast-paced environment.  To be successful in this role, paralegals will:  Handle a variety of family law cases, including divorce, child custody, and property division.  Thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment while managing multiple competing responsibilities.  Demonstrate exceptional attention to detail and outstanding communication skills in both written and verbal interactions.  Work collaboratively with attorneys and support staff, ensuring collective success and efficiency in case management.   Skills and Competencies  Ability to interact professionally with clients, attorneys, and court staff.  Demonstrated ability to manage a variety of family law cases while maintaining high-quality legal work.  Skilled in e-filing with county court systems.  High attention to detail and accuracy in preparing legal documents and filings.  Ability to handle multiple cases simultaneously.  Strong verbal and written communication skills.  Collaborative mindset with a focus on teamwork and supporting collective success.  Proactive problem-solver, with the ability to stay composed and organized when subject to tight deadlines.  Bilingual candidates encouraged to apply.     Mandatory Notices for Applicants  ADA Compliance: All candidates and incumbents are expected to perform the duties as assigned so long as they can meet the expectations set forth with or without reasonable accommodations. Should a candidate or incumbent require accommodation, they need to advise the Director of People & Culture in advance.   Compensation: $25 - $36 hourly + commission. The range presented is a reliable estimate of the base salary plus potential commissions based on billable hours and collections that this individual is expected to receive. Actual pay will be adjusted based on experience, location, internal and external pay equity, and other job-related factors as permitted by law.  Full-time employees are eligible for health insurance with an optional Flexible Spending Account or a Health Savings Account, short term disability, long term disability, dental insurance, vision care, life insurance, 401(k) Retirement, vacation, sick time, and an employee assistance program to support the personal wellness needs of our employees.   Additional voluntary programs are available and include voluntary accident insurance, voluntary life, voluntary disability, voluntary long-term care, voluntary critical illness and cancer insurance, as well as pet insurance. Additionally, in some markets, commuter and transit benefit programs are available.  Requirements Position Requirements  Minimum of 1-6 years of experience in family law preferred, but other legal experience will be considered.  Exceptional writing skills, and proficiency in e-filing with county courts.  Experience working with multiple attorneys in a law firm setting.  Strong verbal communication skills, attention to detail, and organizational skills.  Benefits Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision) Retirement Plan (401k, IRA) Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D) Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays) Short Term & Long Term Disability Training & Development Work From Home

Candidates must be able to read, write, and speak Spanish with a high degree of accuracy and understanding. A Spanish language proficiency test would be required before performing the work needed. Location: New York, NY (In-person assignments within a two-hour radius of USCIS field offices) Hours/Schedule: Each attorney or interpreter will be required to attend interviews in person, with approximately 5 hours per assignment: Concurrent employment permitted Training:Attorneys: 1 week (40 hours) Interpreters: 2 weeks (80 hours) Pay:Attorneys: $60+/hour, depending on experience Translators: $40-50/hour, depending on experience Requirements: InterpretersFluent in English and Spanish 6+ months of professional interpreting experience (legal background not required) Proficiency in note-taking techniques AttorneysFluent in English and Spanish J.D. degree from an ABA-accredited law school; active bar membership in good standing Strong client-facing skills, with the ability to guide clients through challenging experiences Immigration law or mock trial experience preferred, but not required Interested candidates are encouraged to apply with an updated resume in Wordformat. Please ensure your resume includes all relevant experience, licensure (if applicable), and location (city, state, and zip code). Resumes that do not reflect this information may not be considered. We look forward to working with you! Beacon Hill is an equal opportunity employer and individuals with disabilities and/or protected veterans are encouraged to apply. California residents: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. If you would like to complete our voluntary self-identification form, please click here or copy and paste the following link into an open window in your browser: https://jobs.beaconhillstaffing.com/eeoc/ Completion of this form is voluntary and will not affect your opportunity for employment, or the terms or conditions of your employment. This form will be used for reporting purposes only and will be kept separate from all other records. Company Profile: Founded by industry leaders to set a new standard in search, career placement and flexible staffing, we deliver coordinated staffing solutions with unparalleled service, a commitment to project completion and success and a passion for innovation, creativity and continuous improvement. Our niche brands offer a complete suite of staffing services to emerging growth companies and the Fortune 500 across market sectors, career specialties/disciplines and industries. Over time, office locations, specialty practice areas and service offerings will be added to address ever changing constituent needs. Learn more about Beacon Hill and our specialty divisions, Beacon Hill Associates, Beacon Hill Financial, Beacon Hill HR, Beacon Hill Legal, Beacon Hill Life Sciences and Beacon Hill Technologies by visiting www.bhsg.com. Benefits Information: Beacon Hill offers a robust benefit package including, but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, and federal and state leave programs as required by applicable agency regulations to those that meet eligibility. Upon successfully being hired, details will be provided related to our benefit offerings. We look forward to working with you. Beacon Hill. Employing the Future (TM)

Modern Family Law, a rapidly expanding national law firm specializing in Family Law, is seeking a Remote Family Law Paralegal to join our Bellevue, WA office (remote but must reside in Washington to attend hearings and meet with clients).  Modern Family Law is seeking a paralegal to handle diverse family law cases. This position plays a critical role in helping us maintain excellence in client service by balancing legal expertise, client advocacy, and collaboration. This is a fantastic opportunity to work on important cases in an exciting, fast-paced environment.  To be successful in this role, paralegals will:  Handle a variety of family law cases, including divorce, child custody, and property division.  Thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment while managing multiple competing responsibilities.  Demonstrate exceptional attention to detail and outstanding communication skills in both written and verbal interactions.  Work collaboratively with attorneys and support staff, ensuring collective success and efficiency in case management.   Skills and Competencies  Ability to interact professionally with clients, attorneys, and court staff.  Demonstrated ability to manage a variety of family law cases while maintaining high-quality legal work.  Skilled in e-filing with county court systems.  High attention to detail and accuracy in preparing legal documents and filings.  Ability to handle multiple cases simultaneously.  Strong verbal and written communication skills.  Collaborative mindset with a focus on teamwork and supporting collective success.  Proactive problem-solver, with the ability to stay composed and organized when subject to tight deadlines.  Bilingual candidates encouraged to apply.     Mandatory Notices for Applicants  ADA Compliance: All candidates and incumbents are expected to perform the duties as assigned so long as they can meet the expectations set forth with or without reasonable accommodations. Should a candidate or incumbent require accommodation, they need to advise the Director of People & Culture in advance.   Compensation: $25 - $36 hourly + commission. The range presented is a reliable estimate of the base salary plus potential commissions based on billable hours and collections that this individual is expected to receive. Actual pay will be adjusted based on experience, location, internal and external pay equity, and other job-related factors as permitted by law.  Full-time employees are eligible for health insurance with an optional Flexible Spending Account or a Health Savings Account, short term disability, long term disability, dental insurance, vision care, life insurance, 401(k) Retirement, vacation, sick time, and an employee assistance program to support the personal wellness needs of our employees.   Additional voluntary programs are available and include voluntary accident insurance, voluntary life, voluntary disability, voluntary long-term care, voluntary critical illness and cancer insurance, as well as pet insurance. Additionally, in some markets, commuter and transit benefit programs are available.  Requirements Position Requirements  Minimum of 1-6 years of experience in family law preferred, but other legal experience will be considered.  Exceptional writing skills, and proficiency in e-filing with county courts.  Experience working with multiple attorneys in a law firm setting.  Strong verbal communication skills, attention to detail, and organizational skills.  Benefits Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision) Retirement Plan (401k, IRA) Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D) Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays) Short Term & Long Term Disability Training & Development Work From Home

Qualifications, Responsibilities, Skills/Requirements: In order to adequately perform the tasks requested, this position will require the candidate to possess the following qualifications, responsibilities, and skills/requirements: Qualifications: • 3 years experience at a Plaintiff Personal Injury law firm • Bilingual in Spanish(preferred but not required) • Extremely proficient in handling the below Responsibilities • Possess the below Skills/Requirements Responsibilities: • Excellent communication skills, both written and oral • Strong ability to simultaneously work on multiple tasks, with the ability to function at a fast pace, independent work environment • Strong time management skills • Effective planning and execution ability, speaking Spanish is a plus. If you are interested in the position, please immediately submit your resume for consideration. Compensation: based on experience. Please send your resume with desired pay rate.

Modern Family Law, a rapidly expanding national law firm specializing in Family Law, is seeking a Remote Family Law Paralegal to join our Oakland, CA office (remote but must reside in Northern California to attend hearings and meet with clients).  Modern Family Law is seeking a paralegal to handle diverse family law cases. This position plays a critical role in helping us maintain excellence in client service by balancing legal expertise, client advocacy, and collaboration. This is a fantastic opportunity to work on important cases in an exciting, fast-paced environment.  To be successful in this role, paralegals will:  Handle a variety of family law cases, including divorce, child custody, and property division.  Thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment while managing multiple competing responsibilities.  Demonstrate exceptional attention to detail and outstanding communication skills in both written and verbal interactions.  Work collaboratively with attorneys and support staff, ensuring collective success and efficiency in case management.   Skills and Competencies  Ability to interact professionally with clients, attorneys, and court staff.  Demonstrated ability to manage a variety of family law cases while maintaining high-quality legal work.  Skilled in e-filing with county court systems.  High attention to detail and accuracy in preparing legal documents and filings.  Ability to handle multiple cases simultaneously.  Strong verbal and written communication skills.  Collaborative mindset with a focus on teamwork and supporting collective success.  Proactive problem-solver, with the ability to stay composed and organized when subject to tight deadlines.  Bilingual candidates encouraged to apply.     Mandatory Notices for Applicants  ADA Compliance: All candidates and incumbents are expected to perform the duties as assigned so long as they can meet the expectations set forth with or without reasonable accommodations. Should a candidate or incumbent require accommodation, they need to advise the Director of People & Culture in advance.   Compensation: $28 - $36 hourly + commission. The range presented is a reliable estimate of the base salary plus potential commissions based on billable hours and collections that this individual is expected to receive. Actual pay will be adjusted based on experience, location, internal and external pay equity, and other job-related factors as permitted by law.  Full-time employees are eligible for health insurance with an optional Flexible Spending Account or a Health Savings Account, short term disability, long term disability, dental insurance, vision care, life insurance, 401(k) Retirement, vacation, sick time, and an employee assistance program to support the personal wellness needs of our employees.   Additional voluntary programs are available and include voluntary accident insurance, voluntary life, voluntary disability, voluntary long-term care, voluntary critical illness and cancer insurance, as well as pet insurance. Additionally, in some markets, commuter and transit benefit programs are available.  Requirements Position Requirements  Minimum of 1-6 years of experience in family law preferred, but other legal experience will be considered.  Exceptional writing skills, and proficiency in e-filing with county courts.  Experience working with multiple attorneys in a law firm setting.  Strong verbal communication skills, attention to detail, and organizational skills.  Benefits Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision) Retirement Plan (401k, IRA) Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D) Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays) Short Term & Long Term Disability Training & Development Work From Home