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Pirate Staffing

Paralegal

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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

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Job Description

Full time position for a Paralegal or Legal Assistant for a Construction company located in San Marcos. Candidate must be punctual, reliable, highly organized, detail oriented, able to multitask, make independent decisions, have effective time management skills, and have a commitment to professional learning and growth. Must have excellent communication, writing, customer focused skills, and neat and professional appearance and presentation. Must have good typing and drafting skills, computer and computer savvy, and proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel and Adobe Acrobat. Experience with Abacus Law and Lawgic preferred but not required.
Responsibilities include:
Managing client cases including electronic / paper files, pleadings, calendar management, drafting legal forms, declarations, pleadings, motions, briefs, and correspondence. Attention to detail a must. Assisting call / walk in clients to the office, sending out emails, phone calls - invoices or record keeping. Experience with Settlement Conference/trial preparation, complex / high asset cases, and discovery / motion practice. We are willing to train the right candidate.
Pay:
From $30.00 per hour
Benefits:
Dental insurance Free parking Health insurance Paid sick time Retirement plan Vision insurance Application Question(s): Do you have a Bachelor's Degree? Do you have a Paralegal Certifcate (ABA Approved)?
Experience:
Construction Administrative:
2 years (Required)
Language:
English (Required) Shift availability: Day Shift (Required) Ability to
Commute:
San Marcos, CA 92069 (Required)
Work Location:
In person