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What they do
A Paralegal or Legal Assistant assists attorneys and law offices with a variety of tasks ranging from administrative support to legal research and writing. Maintains and organizes files or file databases. Conducts legal or other background research, assists with preparation for trials or hearings, and drafts documents to be filed. Uses software for electronic discovery of materials such as email for a trial. May specialize in a particular area of the law such as corporate or criminal law, family law or real estate law.
$76,708 / year median in California
+8% projected growth
Job Description
Key Responsibilities:
- Handle and manage litigation files from inception through trial.
- Manage and review the legal calendar, meet deadlines, document actions, and input information into the file database.
- Draft legal documents and standard letters and assist with drafting pleadings, drafting responses to discovery, drafting motions and orders to file with the court, scheduling depositions, mediations, hearings, and electronic filings.
- Interface with clients, claims adjusters, court clerks, and court reporters.
- Review, document, and distribute mail and e-mails as necessary.
- Required knowledge of the litigation process including opening new files, answering discovery, filing motions and pleadings, maintaining and scheduling appointments, and assisting in trial preparation.
- Perform other duties as assigned by management.
Required Skills:
- Energetic, organized, and able to work independently.
- Professional appearance and pleasant personality.
- Ability to provide previous employment references and pass a background check upon a conditional offer of employment.
Qualifications:
- High school diploma or GED.
- Minimum of 3 years of experience as a Paralegal/Legal Assistant
- Must be proficient with the State E-filing system.
- Proficiency in all aspects of the civil litigation process and rules.
- Computer literacy is essential.
- Bilingual communication skills in English and Spanish are a plus.