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.
Paralegal Inland Empire Law Center Norco, CA Job Details Part-time $20 - $30 an hour 20 hours ago Benefits Free parking Work from home Flexible schedule Paid sick time Qualifications Escrow Client file management Clio Calendar management Legal drafting Dropbox Legal research Probate process support Legal case management Document management Paralegal Certificate Editing E-filing court documents Digital legal archive Full Job Description About the Firm Inland Empire Law Center is a small Norco firm focused on trusts, estate planning, probate, real estate, divorce, business law, and mediation. We have more than 30 years of California practice. Work is hands-on. Files move. Deadlines are real. We need someone who can pick up a task, finish it cleanly, and keep the calendar honest. The Role You draft and organize work across our practice areas, run Clio (billing and calendar), keep Dropbox in order, serve documents, and sort PDFs into the right matter folders. You own follow-through so the attorneys can stay in the work. Everything you do is under the direction and supervision of an attorney. Responsibilities Draft, review, and finalize estate planning, probate, family law, and real estate documents for attorney review. Handle California state and local court filings, including county-specific procedures and hearing reservations. Send attorney 14-, 7-, and 3-day deadline reminders without being asked. Schedule mediations, depositions, hearings, and client consultations.
Assist with discovery:
propound requests, draft responses, organize production. Serve documents in firm matters and confirm service is complete and logged. Support deed recordation on real estate files. Categorize and sort PDFs into the correct Dropbox / matter folders. Keep naming consistent.
Run Clio billing:
time entries, invoices, and payment recording, as required. Do targeted legal and factual research. Write short memos on family law and probate issues as directed. Speak with clients, court staff, and opposing counsel in a professional, courteous way. Keep case files, billing records, and electronic databases accurate. Required Paralegal qualifications that meet California's requirements for the title: an ABA-approved paralegal program; a certificate or degree that included at least 24 semester units of law-related coursework; or a bachelor's degree plus at least a year of law-related experience under a supervising California attorney. Working knowledge of at least two of: trusts and estate planning, probate, real estate, family law, business matters. Proficiency in Clio. Proficiency in Dropbox for matter files and document organization. Clean drafting and proofreading. Clear written and spoken communication with clients, counsel, and the office. Preferred Prior paralegal work in a California small firm or solo practice. Familiarity with Riverside County Superior Court procedures and e-filing. Mortgage, title, or escrow experience for real estate files. Active California notary commission. Pay and Benefits $22-$33 per hour, depending on experience. Paid sick leave as provided under California law. Apply Email your résumé and any additional supporting documents to , subject line "Part-Time Paralegal." Tell us in a few sentences what you have worked on, which practice areas you know best, and when you are available during the week. Join us if you're eager to grow your legal career in a collaborative environment that values initiative and precision!
Pay:
$20.00 - $30.00 per hour Expected hours: 10.0 - 20.0 per week