Custody Queens, a respected and growing law firm with offices located throughout Southern California, is seeking an experienced, full-time Family Law Paralegal for our Corona office.

Qualifications

• High school or equivalent (Required)
• Family Law: 5 years (Preferred)
• Paralegal Certificate (Preferred)

Ideal candidates will have:

• Minimum of five years' family law experience
• Ability to take the lead and proactively manage a family law case from beginning to end
• Ability to communicate and work effectively with attorneys and support staff
• Ability to establish effective working relationships with clients and keep them informed at all times of case status
• Knowledge of statutory and local court rules; ability to manage deadlines
• Excellent writing skills; ability to draft family law forms, pleadings, briefs, discovery and correspondence, and write effective declarations
• Ability to prepare for trials, MSC's and hearings, including preparation of trial notebooks, exhibit binders and required pleadings
• Able to work under pressure
• Excellent attention to detail
• Able to handle a large caseload and multiple projects simultaneously

This is a full-time position with health benefits, paid sick time, vacation, and holidays, as well as a 401(k) program.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule: Monday to Friday

Education: High school or equivalent (Required)

Family Law experience (Preferred)

License/Certification: Paralegal Certificate (Preferred)

Work Location: Corona, CA & Newport Beach, CA

This Job Is Ideal for Someone Who Is:

• Dependable -- more reliable than spontaneous
• People-oriented -- enjoys interacting with people and working on group projects
• Adaptable/flexible -- enjoys doing work that requires frequent shifts in direction
• Detail-oriented -- would rather focus on the details of work than the bigger picture
• Achievement-oriented -- enjoys taking on challenges, even if they might fail
• Autonomous/Independent -- enjoys working with little direction
• Innovative -- prefers working in unconventional ways or on tasks that require creativity
• High stress tolerance -- thrives in a high-pressure environment

Company's website: www.hbplaw.com

Work Remotely: No

COVID-19 Precaution(s):

• Remote interview process
• Plastic shield at work stations
• Temperature screenings
• Social distancing guidelines in place
• Virtual meetings
• Sanitizing, disinfecting, or cleaning procedures in place

ABOUT CUSTODY QUEENS

You might not find Custody Queens (CQ) at royal court-- but you will find us in the courtroom, on social media (IG: custodyqueens), and on air (GoCountry Radio)

… and at the firm offices throughout Southern California, of course!

Courthouses and the legal system can be so impersonal so, at the heart of Custody Queens, we believe in individualized and compassionate approaches in helping our clients during one of the most significant moments in their lives. Together with our clients, we work towards the most beneficial outcomes for their children.

Custody Queens is more than a family law firm; it is a family law team.

ABOUT THE ROLE: Family Law Attorney

CQ Attorneys use their substantive knowledge of family law and litigation experience in order to help their clients and, most importantly, their children achieve the most beneficial outcomes. As a CQ attorney, you use your eloquent communication and presentation skills in court, with your client, over the phone, over video conferencing software, and on paper empathetically and effectively.

A day in the life of a CQ attorney might include...

• Appearing in court (via teleconference, video conference, or in-person)
• Collaborating with clients, paralegals, legal assistants, the billing team regarding the management on cases
• Testing out a new social media filter with the team
• A social distancing luncheon
• Brainstorming or providing input at the attorney roundtable

REQUIREMENTS

• Experience litigating family law cases
• Admission to the California State Bar
• Bonus points if you are a Certified Family Law Specialist, or immediately eligible for certification

ABOUT THE LOCATION

Corona, California
The Custody Queens HQ is in Corona, CA. (We thought it was only appropriate since “corona” is Spanish for “crown”.) We also have offices in Newport Beach, Murrieta, Riverside, San Diego and Vista.

APPLY IF...

• You’d like to put a friendlier face on law.
• You like to help others during the most significant part of their lives.
• You like a more down-to-earth approach.
• You want to be able to focus on the law and working with clients.
• You would like being a part of a team (of attorneys and support staff) and the benefits of being part of a larger team:
  • Competitive benefits package (Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k matching)
  • Team-building activities
  • Company-sponsored lunches
  • CLE Allowance (attorneys)
  • Growth opportunities
  • Training workshops and materials (for paralegals and associate attorneys)

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule: Monday to Friday

Supplemental Pay:

• Bonus pay
• Commission pay

Experience:

Family Law experience (Preferred)
Litigation experience (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• California State Bar License (Required)
• CFLS (Preferred)

Work Location: Corona, CA & Newport Beach, CA

Company's Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/custodyqueens/

Benefit Conditions:

• Waiting period may apply
• Only full-time employees eligible

Work Remotely: No

COVID-19 Precaution(s):

• Remote interview process
• Personal protective equipment provided or required
• Plastic shield at work stations
• Temperature screenings
• Social distancing guidelines in place
• Virtual meetings
• Sanitizing, disinfecting, or cleaning procedures in place

ABOUT CUSTODY QUEENS

You might not find Custody Queens (CQ) at royal court-- but you will find us in the courtroom, on social media (IG: custodyqueens), and on air (GoCountry Radio)

… and at the firm offices throughout Southern California, of course!

Courthouses and the legal system can be so impersonal so, at the heart of Custody Queens, we believe in individualized and compassionate approaches in helping our clients during one of the most significant moments in their lives. Together with our clients, we work towards the most beneficial outcomes for their children.

Custody Queens is more than a family law firm; it is a family law team.

Ideal candidates will have:

• Substantive knowledge concerning statutes, regulations, and rules affecting family law
• Excellent presentation and communication in court and internal meetings, with the ability to synthesize succinctly, assess the audience and ensure client understanding
• Superior writing capabilities
• Ability to handle high asset and highly complex caseload with minimal supervision
• Ability to work alone or collaborate with a group
• Outstanding reputation of professional integrity and ethics
• Ability to resolve family law cases either by settlement or trial
• Ability to manage cases with all staff involved including: paralegals, legal secretaries, legal assistants, and the billing department
• Minimum 10 years’ experience litigating family law cases

Eligible candidates must be licensed in California and have graduated from a law school. The ideal candidate will be a Certified Family Law Specialist, or immediately eligible for certification.

This is a full-time position with health benefits, paid sick time, vacation, and holidays, as well as a 401(k) program. MCLE contributions are available. There are many employee centered benefits and events, lots of other perks, and a great working environment.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Schedule: Monday to Friday

Supplemental Pay: Bonus pay

Family Law experience: Required

License/Certification:

• State Bar - Required
• Certified Family Law Specialist - Preferred

Work Location: Corona, CA or Newport Beach, CA

Work Remotely: No

COVID-19 Precaution(s):

• Remote interview process
• Plastic shield at work stations
• Temperature screenings
• Social distancing guidelines in place
• Virtual meetings
• Sanitizing, disinfecting, or cleaning procedures in place