Raff Law, APC

12/07/2024

Paralegal

Raff Law, APC is looking to hire a Paralegal for our growing practice in the heart of downtown Petaluma. We value work-life balance, and we like working with colleagues who have a good sense of humor and often joke around with each other in a respectful and supportive environment. We can accommodate remote or in-office work based on your preferences. We value employee satisfaction, so we will do our best to accommodate any needs or desires that you have for the position.

The benefits of the position include the following:
1. Unlimited vacation time;
2. 401k plan where we contribute an extra 3% of your compensation (no matching required);
3. Health insurance, dental, and vision benefits.
4. In addition to fixed compensation, we provide discretionary payouts to staff depending on year-end evaluations and the profitability of the firm. Bonus payouts have been up to $26,000 to employees, but this amount is not guaranteed nor is it a limit on how much in discretionary bonuses may be paid out in future years;

The primary attributes we are looking for are whether the candidate:
a) Is organized and can complete assignments on time without frequent reminders about what needs to be completed;
b) Is a fast learner, but is also not afraid to ask questions if they need help;
c) Fits well with our existing team; and
d) Is very detail oriented, maybe driving your family and friends crazy with your need to arrange things in a very organized way or correct their grammar; and
e) Applicants must qualify as a paralegal according to California Business and Professions Code § 6450(c).

While we are primarily concerned with the skills above, a perfect candidate will also have experience:

a) Preparing pleadings and other court forms;
b) Assisting attorneys with discovery requests and motions;
c) Managing trial preparation including: coordination of witnesses and travel, trial exhibits, charts, trial notebook, subpoenas, and page lines;
d) Communicationing with clients, experts, and attorneys about cases; and;
e) Reviewing contracts, preparing estate documents or probating estates in court; and
f) Preparing corporate documents for small businesses.

This is a salaried position with a range of $70,000 to $95,000 DOE, starting with a 90 day training and evaluation period.

To apply, please send us a message and indicate that you want to apply for the Paralegal position. Be sure to include a cover letter, your resume, and a list of references (at least 3 professional and one personal).

11/27/2024

Junior Associate Attorney Position

Raff Law, APC is looking to hire attorneys for our growing practice. New attorneys are welcome to apply. This ad is for a junior associate position, though we are also looking for a senior associate, and we have a separate ad posted for that.

We are a close-knit firm with four other attorneys and support staff in the heart of downtown Petaluma. We offer our attorneys the opportunity to make good money, have a work-life balance, and get substantive experience with civil litigation, all while working with colleagues who have a good sense of humor and often joke around with each other in a respectful and supportive environment. We can accommodate remote or in-office work based on your preferences. We value employee satisfaction, so we will do our best to accommodate any needs or desires that you have for the position.

The benefits of the position include the following:
1. No billable hour requirements;
2. Unlimited vacation time;
3. Base salary plus fixed bonuses for production and case origination;
- Under our formula, 1,500 hours of billable work in a year would earn you $162,855;
- If you also originated those cases you would make $310,905;
- These amounts increase significantly once you are trained and able to handle cases with less supervision;
4. 401k plan where we contribute an extra 3% of your compensation (no matching required);
5. In addition to fixed compensation, we provide discretionary payouts to staff depending on year-end evaluations and the profitability of the firm. Previous profit sharing distributions and bonuses have totalled up to $26,000, but this amount is not guaranteed nor is it a limit on how much in discretionary bonuses may be paid out to employees;
6. Health insurance, dental, and vision benefits;
7. Training in our practice areas, and if you are interested, training in how to build a client base.

The primary attributes we are looking for are whether the candidate:
a) Is organized and can complete assignments on time without frequent reminders about what needs to be completed;
b) Is a fast learner, but is also not afraid to ask questions if they need help;
c) Fits well with our existing team;
d) Is detail oriented; and
e) Is a good writer.

While we are primarily concerned with the skills above, a perfect candidate will also have experience:

a) Writing briefs;
b) Advocating for clients in court;
c) Experience with client or customer service;
d) Experience or interest in litigation, real estate law, business law, or trust and probate; and
e) Experience reviewing contracts and preparing legal documents.

To apply, please send us a message and indicate that you want to apply for the Junior Associate position. Be sure to include a cover letter, your resume, and two (2) writing samples as attachments.

11/26/2024

Senior Associate Attorney Position

Raff Law, APC is looking to hire attorneys for our growing practice. This ad is for a senior associate position, though we are also looking for a junior associate, and we have a separate ad posted for that.

We are a close-knit firm with four other attorneys and support staff in the heart of downtown Petaluma. We offer our attorneys the opportunity to make good money and have a work-life balance, all while working with colleagues who have a good sense of humor and often joke around with each other in a respectful and supportive environment. We can accommodate remote or in-office work based on your preferences. We value employee satisfaction, so we will do our best to accommodate any needs or desires that you have for the position.

The benefits of the position include the following:
1. No billable hour requirements;
2. Unlimited vacation time;
3. Base salary plus fixed bonuses for production and case origination;
- Under our formula, 1,500 hours of billable work in a year would earn you $240,975;
- If you also originated those cases you would make $447,525;
4. 401k plan where we contribute an extra 3% of your compensation (no matching required);
5. In addition to fixed compensation, we provide discretionary payouts to staff depending on year-end evaluations and the profitability of the firm. Previous profit sharing distributions and bonuses have totalled up to $26,000, but this amount is not guaranteed nor is it a limit on how much in discretionary bonuses may be paid out to employees;
6. Health insurance, dental, and vision benefits.

The primary attributes we are looking for are whether the candidate:
a) Is organized and can complete assignments on time without frequent reminders about what needs to be completed;
b) Is a fast learner, but is also not afraid to ask questions if they need help;
c) Fits well with our existing team;
d) Is detail oriented; and
e) Is a good writer.

While we are primarily concerned with the skills above, a perfect candidate will also have experience:
a) Managing cases from start to finish;
b) Being the primary contact for clients;
c) Advocating for clients in court;
d) Litigating unlawful detainers, real estate cases, business disputes, trust and probate petitions, or other civil litigation matters;
e) Reviewing contracts, preparing estate documents or probating estates in court; and
f) With another related practice area that can help us expand our coverage.

To apply, please message us and indicate that you want to apply for the Senior Associate position. Be sure to include a cover letter, your resume, and two (2) writing samples as attachments.

04/03/2023

Raff Law, APC is looking to hire an attorney for our growing practice. We are a close-knit firm with three other attorneys and support staff in the heart of downtown Petaluma.

Benefits of the position include the following:
1. NO billable hour requirements.
2. Unlimited vacation time.
3. Compensation with a base salary plus significant bonuses for production and case origination. Under our formula, 1,500 hours of billable work in a year would earn you $217,800 even if you did not originate any cases. If you also originated that work you would make $415,800.
4. Signup bonus of up to $8,000.00 depending on your experience and availability.
5. 401k plan where we contribute an extra 3% of your compensation (no matching required).
6. Bonuses and profit-sharing distributions to staff depending on year-end evaluations and the profitability of the firm (this is completely discretionary, but last year all eligible employees received a $17,000 profit sharing distribution in addition to thousands of dollars in bonuses given out during the year).
7. Health insurance, dental, and vision benefits.
8. Flexibility to work from home or from the office, your preference.
9. The ability to work with colleagues who have a good sense of humor and often joke around with each other in a respectful and supportive environment.
10. Learn how to build a client base. Though we are primarily looking for someone to help with our existing caseload, if you are interested we can also support you in teaching you how to bring in clients and build your own book of business.

Our setup allows employees to set their own schedule and decide their own workload. There will be times that you will be expected to meet with clients in-person, but most assignments can be completed remotely. We want you to be happy here so if this dynamic is not appealing we are willing to discuss more traditional compensation models.

The ideal candidate is organized and self-driven enough to complete assignments on time under minimal supervision. You are an excellent writer, with an impeccable attention to detail, and though a fast learner who does not need their hand held, you are also not afraid to ask questions if you need help. While we are primarily concerned with the skills described above, a perfect candidate will also have experience:

a) Managing cases from start to finish and being the primary contact for clients;
b) Advocating for clients in court;
c) Litigating unlawful detainers, real estate cases, business disputes, trust and probate petitions, or other civil litigation matters;
d) Reviewing real estate, business contracts, preparing estate documents or probating estates in court; and
e) Skills in another related practice area that can help us expand our coverage.

To apply, please message us. Please be prepared to share with us a cover letter, your resume, a list of references (at least 3 professional and one personal), and two (2) writing samples.

02/03/2023

Raff Law, APC is looking to hire an attorney for our growing practice. We are a close-knit firm with three other attorneys and support staff in the heart of downtown Petaluma.

The position offers substantial flexibility, with NO billable hour requirements and unlimited vacation time. There will be times that you will be expected to meet with clients in-person, but most assignments can be completed remotely and you will largely be able to set your own schedule. Though we are looking for someone to help with our existing caseload, if you are interested we can also support you in teaching you how to bring in clients and build your own book of business.

The ideal candidate is organized and self-driven enough to complete assignments on time under minimal supervision. You are an excellent writer, with an impeccable attention to detail, and though a fast learner who does not need their hand held, you are also not afraid to ask questions if you need help. You enjoy working with colleagues who have a good sense of humor and often joke around with each other in a respectful supportive environment. While we are primarily concerned with the skills described above, a perfect candidate will also have experience:

Managing cases from start to finish and being the primary contact for clients;
Advocating for clients in court;
Litigating unlawful detainers, real estate cases, business disputes, trust and probate petitions, or other civil litigation matters;
Reviewing real estate, business contracts, preparing estate documents or probating estates in court; and
Skills in another related practice area that can help us expand our coverage.

Compensation consists of a base salary plus significant bonuses for production and case origination. This set-up allows us to avoid focusing on billable hour requirements, and instead we can provide you with as much flexibility as possible in where, when, and how much you work. Under this formula 1,500 hours of billable work in a year would result in getting paid $207,900.00 even if the associate did not bring in any cases. If this dynamic is not appealing we are willing to discuss more traditional compensation models with candidates.

On top of the base salary, we provide bonuses and profit-sharing distributions to staff depending on year-end evaluations and the profitability of the firm (this is completely discretionary, but last year all eligible employees received a $17,000 profit sharing in addition to other bonuses given out during the year). We offer a 401k and contribute an extra 3% of your compensation to it (no matching required) once you are eligible to participate after one year of employment. We also provide health insurance coverage, with multiple options for you to select from.

To apply, please send us a cover letter, your resume, a list of references (at least 3 professional and one personal), and two (2) writing samples as attachments.

02/03/2023

Raff Law, APC is looking to hire a full-time Administrative Assistant to support our Office Manager in our growing law practice (part-time will be considered as well). We are a close-knit firm with four attorneys and support staff in the heart of downtown Petaluma. Do you have an impeccable attention to detail, maybe you drive your family and friends crazy with your need to arrange things in a very organized way or correct their grammar? Do you also enjoy working with colleagues who have a good sense of humor and often joke around with each other in a respectful supportive environment? This might be the job for you.

The ideal candidate we are looking for is someone that is organized and self-driven enough to work independently with minimal supervision, but also is not afraid to ask questions if they need help. Some of the required skills we are looking for are:
Detail-oriented
Multitasking
Problem solver
Customer service skills
Experience with Google Applications (Gmail, Calendar, Contacts, Docs, Sheets, and Drive)

Exposure to the legal field is not required.

This is an hourly wage position with a range of $20.00 to $25.00 per hour, DOE, starting with a 90 day training and evaluation period. On top of the base salary, we provide bonuses and profit-sharing distributions to staff depending on year-end evaluations and the profitability of the firm (this is completely discretionary, but last year all eligible employees received a $17,000 profit sharing in addition to other bonuses given out during the year). We offer a 401k and contribute an extra 3% of your compensation to it (no matching required) once you are eligible to participate after one year of employment. We also provide health insurance coverage, with multiple options for you to select from.

To apply, please send us a cover letter, your resume, and a list of references (at least 3 professional and one personal). No phone calls, please.

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12/01/2022

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www.rafflawoffice.com

11/29/2022

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11/18/2022

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11/11/2022

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11/03/2022

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(707) 879-8040
www.rafflawoffice.com