What are the responsibilities and job description for the Legal Assistant Paralegal position at The Law offices of Quintanilla & Associates?
Job Description
Job Description
We are looking for someone for our La Jolla office.
LEGAL ASSISTANT / PARALEGAL JOB DESCRIPTION :
Paralegal will utilize legal knowledge and administrative skills to assist attorneys with handling transactional matters, and will provide day-to-day clerical services to maintain the overall functionality of the office. Experience with preparing draft contracts for attorney review, contract review, formatting, and general familiarity with contract drafting principles is required. Some training will be provided, but candidates are expected to have experience and education commensurate to perform the duties and responsibilities detailed below.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :
1. Interface with city staff, gathering and synthesizing pertinent data from staff and other sources needed for preparation of draft contracts for attorney review
2. Ability to distinguish between different types of agreements (professional services, service provider, public works, license, sponsorship, development, subdivision improvements agreements, etc.)
3. Draft correspondence; handle phone calls with city staff and counter parties
4. Prepare Requests for Proposals at direction of client staff
5. Prepare draft contracts for attorney review
6. Maintain and update template database
7. Review bond documents
EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS :
1. Experience drafting contracts in California
2. Excellent written and verbal communication skills
3. Ability to quickly understand and implement client procedures and processes
4. In depth knowledge of legal terminology and principles
5. Proficient in Microsoft Word
6. Strong organizational skills
7. High attention to detail
8. Ability to multi-task and work independently
9. Open to change and willing to learn new skills
10. Ability to follow up on pending issues
11. Ability to meet deadlines
12. Familiarity with Public Works agreements a plus
13. Familiarity with insurance policies a plus