We are a well-established Santa Rosa law firm specializing in real estate and business matters. We are looking for an experienced business litigation/transactional Paralegal. This is an in-person position. Signing bonus of $5,000.00 (Five Thousand Dollars) after hire and completion of 90 days employment.
The ideal candidate:
Exhibits dependability, professionalism, and friendliness
Has strong attention to detail
Works well in a team environment as well as independently
Demonstrates excellent written and oral communication skills
Has the ability to multi-task efficiently
Demonstrates proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel & Outlook)
Job Description:
Keep cases organized by establishing and maintaining files, monitoring calendars, tracking deadlines, documenting actions, and inputting information into file database
Assist in compiling and classifying documents for production
Prepare correspondence and written reports
Draft legal documents, including pleadings, discovery documents, interrogatories and discovery responses
Maintain attorney calendars, including recording and monitoring court appearance dates, pleading deadlines, and discovery deadlines
Assist in all aspects of trial preparation, including evidence and exhibit compilation, witness interviews, subpoenas, appearance management, and jury instructions
File court documents
Follow up on delegated assignments
Coordinate and summarize depositions
Conduct legal research using Lexis
We are looking for someone with at least 3 years of civil litigation experience.
This is a 40 hour per week, permanent position with excellent benefits and competitive salary commensurate with experience.
Please send your resume with a cover letter.