Paralegal / Legal Aid

One Federal Solution • San Francisco, CA

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About The Position

One Federal Solution (OFS) is seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Paralegal / Legal Aid to support a Federal Government client. The selected candidate will provide legal research, case preparation, document review, and administrative support to attorneys and law clerks. The position requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities while supporting legal proceedings and case-related activities.

The role also involves complex administrative and legal support tasks requiring independent judgment, organization, and problem-solving skills. The candidate must be eligible to obtain and maintain a Moderate Risk Public Trust (Tier 2) background investigation.

Requirements

• Associate's degree and a valid Paralegal Certificate.
• 2–5 years of relevant work experience.
• Basic knowledge of paralegal practices, legal procedures, and standard legal citation systems.
• Thorough knowledge of legal research tools and resources.
• Experience conducting legal research, reviewing case documentation, and preparing legal summaries.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure while managing multiple assignments and deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and sound judgment.
• Ability to perform complex tasks independently and exercise creativity and discretion when addressing challenges.
• Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a Moderate Risk Public Trust (Tier 2) background investigation.

Responsibilities

• Assist attorneys and law clerks with legal research, case preparation, and summarizing legal requirements.
• Review case materials and prepare digests of selected legal decisions and opinions, incorporating relevant legal references and precedents.
• Research and summarize information from legal publications, law reviews, trade magazines, published studies, financial reports, and other relevant sources to support legal documents.
• Prepare legal research summaries and analyses involving established legal principles and precedents.
• Interview potential witnesses and prepare summary interview reports for attorney review.
• Participate in pre-trial witness conferences, identify deficiencies or inconsistencies in case materials, and coordinate requests for additional investigation as needed.
• Conduct limited pre-trial investigations when directed.
• Prepare and organize trial exhibits, including statistical charts, photographic exhibits, and supporting documentation.
• Verify legal citations and references in prepared legal documents.
• Prepare summaries of testimony and depositions.
• Draft and edit non-legal memoranda, research reports, correspondence, and case-related documentation.
• Prepare routine correspondence on behalf of supervisors.
• Schedule appointments, coordinate conferences and meetings, and assemble necessary background materials.
• Attend meetings as needed and document proceedings and relevant discussions.
• Review outgoing correspondence and materials for accuracy, consistency, compliance with established procedures, and required approvals.
• Collect information from case files and staff to respond to routine inquiries and prepare periodic reports.
• Perform complex administrative and legal support tasks requiring independent judgment, organization, and problem-solving skills.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree