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.
Please note: Applicants must already have professional paralegal experience. Entry-level candidates and those seeking to transition from another position are not eligible for consideration. Mid-Level Litigation Paralegal (Hybrid / Part-Time) Berkeley, California Boutique environmental, water, and public agency law firm in Berkeley seeking a part-time Litigation Paralegal with approximately 3-5 years of experience to support an established practice focused on environmental, water, energy, land use, and regulatory matters. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys substantive legal work, can operate independently in a small-office environment, and is comfortable balancing litigation support, administrative coordination, and case management responsibilities. Candidates must reside in the Bay Area and be available for in-person meetings, filings, hearings, trial preparation and office support. Responsibilities ° Support attorneys in environmental, water, energy, land use, and related litigation matters in state and federal courts, as well as administrative proceedings. ° Prepare, organize, and maintain pleadings, exhibits, discovery materials, administrative records, and case files. ° Coordinate court filings, service deadlines, calendaring, and litigation tracking. ° Assist with document review, cite checking, legal and factual research, and compilation of regulatory and technical materials. ° Assist with drafting correspondence, memoranda, and other legal documents. ° Manage electronic and case files, including large records and agency-produced documents. ° Coordinate with clients, consultants, experts, opposing counsel, and government agencies in a professional and responsive manner. ° Assist with meeting, hearing, mediation, and trial preparation. ° Support general office and operational needs within a collaborative small-firm environment. Qualifications ° Approximately 3-5 years of litigation paralegal experience, preferably within environmental, public agency, land use, energy, natural resources, or civil litigation practices. ° Strong organizational skills and attention to detail. ° Ability to manage deadlines and work independently with limited supervision. ° Experience with California and/or federal court filings and litigation procedures. ° Comfortable working with large document sets and administrative records. ° Strong written and verbal communication skills. ° Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat, and standard legal technology platforms. Additional Information ° Part-time hybrid position based in Berkeley, California. ° Flexible scheduling may be available for the right candidate. ° Compensation dependent upon experience and qualifications.
