Paralegal

Paralegal – East Bay – Northern California

Hours: Flexible schedule – 40-hour week

Salary: $75,000 to $115,000 based on years of applicable experience

We are seeking a Paralegal with a minimum of 4 years of paralegal experience, with a strong background in mediations, arbitrations, and trials. We are a 40+-attorney firm, established in 1997, with a client base comprised primarily of public agency owners in areas of public construction, procurement and facilities, as well as private developers. We offer a fast-paced, collegial environment and provide and encourage increasing levels of challenge and responsibility for all staff and attorneys.

Candidate may elect between a blend of remote work with work at our Pleasanton office.

• Draft and proofread correspondence and memos
• Draft responses to pleading and discovery
• Assist in preparation of discovery
• Perform document production review
• Perform e-filings for California State Court and Federal Court
• Familiarity with local Superior Court rules and Federal Court rules
• Conduct basic legal research
• Able to provide document quality control
• Schedule hearings, depositions, conference rooms, and court reporters
• Coordinate communications with clients, scheduling, etc.
• Assist with all aspects of preparation for hearings and trials

Eleven (11) days of paid vacation/personal time in the first year, a selection of firm paid medical insurance options, as well as dental insurance, life insurance, long term disability coverage, medical transportation, and  protection. We also offer group rate options for employee-paid additional insurance coverage for Accident, Cancer, Hospitalization, Transportation, additional Life Insurance, and Pet Insurance. Additionally, we have a Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and 401k Plan available.

Complete literacy of Microsoft Office and Adobe. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. A strong multi-tasker, quick-learner and detail-oriented team player. Must have self-initiative skills. Knowledge of Westlaw a plus.

The firm provides various types of litigation support software to assist all staff and attorneys.

Mid-Senior level

Full-time

Legal