Paralegal Fair Housing

Kimball, Tirey & St. John LLP•San Diego, CA

6d•$30 - $40•Hybrid

About The Position

We are an established real estate law firm with offices across California. We are looking for a Paralegal to join our fast-paced Fair Housing team in either our San Diego or Concord office. If chosen as the successful candidate, you will provide legal and administrative support to the Fair Housing Practice Group with efficient and timely production of all requested work product. With nearly 50 years in the California legal industry and six offices statewide, our firm was founded on a commitment to customer service that has flourished within our culture of inclusion and diversity. We believe in working hard for our clients each day and in taking care of our employees so they are empowered to do their very best work. It is our mission to provide the highest quality, cost-effective legal services to our clients.

Requirements

Paralegal certificate from an ABA-approved program or equivalent experience
3+ years experience in a law firm as a paralegal or equivalent legal support staff
Excellent writing skills with demonstrated experience in drafting legal documents
Professional communication skills via telephone and email
Strong attention to detail and ability to multi-task
Minimum typing speed of 65 words per minute; versatile computer skills
Must provide writing samples showcasing writing style

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of unlawful detainers
Familiar with local county court rules and procedures
ProLaw experience
Bilingual English/Spanish

Responsibilities

Preparation of documents for attorneys (letters, agreements, document reviews)
Research case law, administrative rulings and settlements and other fair housing issues as needed
General legal and administrative support for Fair Housing Practice Group, including, but not limited to: opening and closing Fair Housing matters, editing and proofreading documents and sending correspondence, billing, electronic filing
Order fulfillment of Fair Housing online store purchases (for items on the FH fee schedule listed as publications and forms only)
Additional legal and administrative support as needed by the practice group