Senior Legal Assistant / Paralegal

La Follette Johnson De Haas • San Diego, CA

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About The Position

The Senior Legal Assistant/Paralegal performs a broad range of secretarial, administrative, and trial support duties for one or more attorneys. Organizes and maintains all files, calendars/scheduling, and other correspondence relating to litigation and administrative matters under the direct supervision of attorneys.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree, associate’s degree, or certificate program in paralegal studies
• Minimum of three years legal experience, ideally in malpractice defense
• Equivalent combination of education and/or experience considered
• Thorough knowledge of legal principles, legal research techniques, legal terminology, and government regulations
• Excellent legal drafting, writing, and verbal communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills, analytical, and critical thinking skills
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
• Ability to operate basic office equipment such as a copy machine, fax machine, printer, scanner, and computer
• Ability to work with databases and on-line technological platforms
• Ability to be detail-oriented, diligent, and flexible
• Ability to handle conflicting time demands and focus on task completion with little direction or need for supervisory follow-up
• Proficient command of the English language in both oral and written format
• Ability to work and maintain patience with diversified individuals of various backgrounds and professional competencies
• Ability to maintain confidentiality in a professional manner

Responsibilities

• Perform legal and factual research; perform records research
• Identify relevant judicial decisions, statutes, legal articles, codes, and other pertinent material; review and monitor new and updated regulations
• Organize and analyze information; cross-check and validate information
• Prepare written reports and draft legal documents including briefs, appeals, contracts, and legal agreements and correspondence
• Help prepare legal arguments, applications, declarations, and motions
• Check legal forms and documents for accuracy
• Maintain reference files; organize and track case files
• Maintain law library
• Coordinate law office activities such as subpoena deliveries
• Locate and communicate with witnesses; interact with clients
• Assist the lawyer in the courtroom
• Perform other duties as assigned

Benefits

• 401(k) with employer match
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees