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Job Description

Are you passionate about doing your best in everything you do?

Do you stand by your work and produce it with excellence?

Are you ready to join a team that has a similar mindset of excellence, achievement, and camaraderie?

If so, you may be our next hire!

We are intensely committed to achieving the best results possible for clients without sacrificing service, communication, and even personality. We want to maximize your strengths so that you can feel connected and committed to your work.

We’re seeking a skilled and experienced Paralegal leader to support our growing legal team. The ideal candidate for this position will use their work experience and organizational skills to prepare and maintain legal documents, file motions, interview clients, and conduct legal research. If you’re looking to fill a crucial position at a firm and love helping others, apply today.

Compensation : 25 - $30 hourly DOE

Responsibilities :

Organize our case filing systems to ensure all documents are properly sorted and easy to locate, and other administrative duties as needed
Aid lawyers in trial preparation by preparing and organizing exhibits, organizing and coordinating witnesses, conducting research on legal articles, and assisting with client meetings and filing motions
Draft legal documents, pleadings, and correspondence such as interrogatories, subpoenas, deposition notices, complaints, pretrial orders, legal briefs, and affidavits under the guidance of a lawyer
Draft subpoenas and coordinate with process servers
Gather information about legal issues from the client in interviews
Heavily relied upon for motion writing / discovery skills
Unlawful detainer experience preferred but not required
Calendaring
Prepare templates for counsel for discovery, depositions, briefs, and other legal documents
Prior experience reviewing records / discovery and testimony transcripts and preparing the associated summary is strongly preferred

Qualifications :

Excellent organizational skills, and time-management skills

ABA-approved paralegal certificate program such as an Associate’s degree or proprietary school program in paralegal studies, Bachelor’s degree desired

Must have strong interpersonal skills and talent for writing and grammar

Required :

Extensive experience with motion writing and discovery in a busy law firm setting

Prior experience as a litigation paralegal in a busy law firm setting

Knowledge of administrative procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, and other office procedures

Knowledge of principles and processes for providing client services, including problem-solving

Knowledge of computer office programs, legal software, and telephones

Ability to make decisions quickly and accurately regarding complex situations and tasks

Ability to utilize independent reason and problem-solving skills with limited oversight in order to make accurate decisions with limited oversight

Ability to follow instructions and utilize problem-solving skills in order to meet crucial deadlines

Must have extreme attention to detail and organization skills

Strong ability to multitask and meet strict deadlines in a high-pressure environment

Basic knowledge of CA procedural code

Preferred :

Previous experience working with laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, and government regulations as pertains to civil procedure in a busy law firm setting

Previous experience utilizing and applying Civil Procedure to legal issues

Prior experience reviewing records / discovery and testimony transcripts and preparing the associated summary is strongly preferred

About Company

We strive to take ownership of everything we do so that we can have the freedom to prioritize the things that matter most.

Excellence in our legal services

Proactive Communication with clients

Integrity in all we do

Ownership of our results and responsibilities

What You Can Expect Working With Us - We are intensely committed to achieving the best results possible for clients without sacrificing service, communication, and even personality. We are a team-oriented and fast-paced law firm. We want to maximize your strengths so you can feel connected and committed to your work.

The Perks

We offer an excellent teamwork environment and excellent benefits :

Full-paid dental and vision

100 monthly toward healthcare

Medical and 401(k) plans

Team-Building Events and Lunches

Paid holidays designated by Kendall Law, A.P.C.

Accrued vacation time off

Salary : $25 - $30

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