Paralegal (No Experience Required)

Kahana & Feld Llp•Irvine, CA

3d•$32 - $35•Hybrid

About The Position

The Paralegal will be responsible for providing clerical support and assistance to attorneys. Duties and Responsibilities Perform administrative duties such as calendaring appointments, hearings and deadlines, organizing case files, and managing logistics. Understand and perform electronic filing processes with various court systems. Maintain working knowledge of code of civil procedure, civil code, local rules, and courtroom rules and procedures. Maintain pleadings and discovery indexes. Organize exhibits, documents, evidence, briefs, and appendices. Schedule and coordinate depositions, appointments, mediations, and other legal proceedings. Collect and organize evidence and other legal documents for attorney review and case preparation. Coordinate preparation of correspondence. Proofread, revise, and finalize correspondence and legal documents, such as pleadings, discovery, reports, and contracts. Manage, organize, and maintain documents in paper or electronic filing systems. Accurately document and bill for all billable and non-billable work and tasks according to billing procedures; meet annual billable hours requirement. Composes and prepares routine correspondence. Schedule appointments and meetings with clients and other professionals. Organize and conduct case-related team meetings as needed. Attend paralegal meetings and other meetings as required. Required knowledge of Word, Adobe, Excel, Outlook and various legal software. Communicate and interact with filing clerks, court room assistants and calendar clerks. Liaise with outside vendors such as court reporters, experts, mediators, etc. Interact with outside/opposing counsel to perform service of documents, coordinating depositions, and requesting extensions of deadlines. Perform other duties and projects as assigned. Under the supervision of an attorney, and paralegal mentor, coordinate, organize, and prepare legal documents including discovery, pleadings, and subpoenas. Assist with court filing and service. About Kahana Feld We are UPSTANDING We prioritize integrity and high character and pride ourselves on an inclusive culture. We are OUTSTANDING We achieve excellent results for our clients by recruiting and developing great attorneys and legal professionals while providing the resources necessary to succeed. We are UNDERSTANDING We listen to our clients, ask questions, communicate clearly, and respond promptly. Our DIVERSITY STATEMENT At Kahana Feld, diversity, equity, and inclusion are a priority. Our culture nurtures a sense of pride, ownership, and passion that transcends titles and roles. We believe that respecting and valuing differences and diverse backgrounds fosters a more collaborative work environment, engenders a better understanding of our clients, and helps us achieve better results. Equal Opportunity Employer Kahana Feld provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Requirements

No experience required
Paralegal Certificate
Attention to detail, accuracy, and excellent communication skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

Responsibilities

Perform administrative duties such as calendaring appointments, hearings and deadlines, organizing case files, and managing logistics.
Understand and perform electronic filing processes with various court systems.
Maintain working knowledge of code of civil procedure, civil code, local rules, and courtroom rules and procedures.
Maintain pleadings and discovery indexes.
Organize exhibits, documents, evidence, briefs, and appendices.
Schedule and coordinate depositions, appointments, mediations, and other legal proceedings.
Collect and organize evidence and other legal documents for attorney review and case preparation.
Coordinate preparation of correspondence.
Proofread, revise, and finalize correspondence and legal documents, such as pleadings, discovery, reports, and contracts.
Manage, organize, and maintain documents in paper or electronic filing systems.
Accurately document and bill for all billable and non-billable work and tasks according to billing procedures; meet annual billable hours requirement.
Composes and prepares routine correspondence.
Schedule appointments and meetings with clients and other professionals.
Organize and conduct case-related team meetings as needed.
Attend paralegal meetings and other meetings as required.
Required knowledge of Word, Adobe, Excel, Outlook and various legal software.
Communicate and interact with filing clerks, court room assistants and calendar clerks.
Liaise with outside vendors such as court reporters, experts, mediators, etc.
Interact with outside/opposing counsel to perform service of documents, coordinating depositions, and requesting extensions of deadlines.
Perform other duties and projects as assigned.
Under the supervision of an attorney, and paralegal mentor, coordinate, organize, and prepare legal documents including discovery, pleadings, and subpoenas.
Assist with court filing and service.