Legal Assistant/Paralegal

Job Overview

Business litigation and real estate law firm seeks a part-time legal assistant 4 days per week, approximately 4-5 hours per day. Hours are flexible within 8:30-5pm. This is an in person position in Fallbrook. This role requires a strong understanding of legal administrative tasks, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to communicate effectively with clients and colleagues. Duties will include finalizing and efiling pleadings, preparing discovery shells and finalizing discovery, monthly billing, calendaring, answering phones, and filing.

Responsibilities

• Assist attorneys with legal administrative tasks, including managing schedules and correspondence.
• Transcribe legal documents and maintain accurate records of case files.
• Manage legal case documentation, ensuring all files are organized and up-to-date.
• Draft legal documents, including pleadings, motions, and contracts with attention to detail.
• Proofread and review documents for accuracy and compliance with legal standards.
• Conduct document reviews to ensure completeness and relevance of materials related to cases.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a law office or similar legal environment is preferred.
• Strong skills in legal administrative tasks, including document management and drafting.
• Thorough knowledge of efiling, MS Office, and Adobe Pro
• Proficient in proofreading and attention to detail in all written communications.
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team setting.
• Strong organizational skills with the capability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Typing 60 wpm
• Billing with Clio a plus
• Notary Public a plus

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $25.00 - $30.00 per hour

Expected hours: 24 – 30 per week

Benefits:

• Paid time off

Experience:

• Legal Assistant: 1 year (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Fallbrook, CA 92028 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $25 - $30