Paralegal

Description

We are looking for an experienced Legal Assistant/Paralegal to support a small practice in the East Bay. This role combines substantive paralegal work with legal administrative and office coordination responsibilities in a firm focused on real estate, construction, and business disputes. The ideal candidate brings strong judgment, advanced organizational skills, and confidence using legal technology in a fast-paced civil litigation environment.

Responsibilities:

• Manage case documents from intake through trial, including organizing, reviewing, and analyzing records for active civil litigation matters.

• Prepare discovery materials and assist with drafting pleadings, motions, and other case-related documents as needed.

• Conduct legal research using platforms such as Westlaw and other technology tools to support attorneys in case strategy and preparation.

• Evaluate and screen prospective client inquiries, gathering key information and helping determine next steps for attorney review.

• Coordinate trial preparation by assembling exhibits, binders, and other materials required for hearings, depositions, and trial.

• Handle civil court filings, arrange service of documents, and ensure submissions meet court rules and deadlines.

• Maintain calendars and scheduling for litigation events, client meetings, and court-related obligations.

• Build and maintain organized electronic and administrative files, while also supporting office operations, recordkeeping, and supply management.

• Assist with accounts payable and accounts receivable tasks to help keep daily firm operations running smoothly.

Requirements

• At least 7 years of legal assistant or paralegal experience supporting civil litigation matters, preferably in real estate, construction, or business disputes.

• Demonstrated ability to manage litigation documents, discovery, legal research, and trial preparation with minimal supervision.

• Experience handling e-filing, service of process, calendaring, and electronic case file management in a civil litigation setting.

• Strong technical skills, including proficiency with legal research tools such as Westlaw; familiarity with AI-enabled legal tools and Nextpoint is a plus.

• Proven employment stability and a record of strong references.

• Excellent written communication, attention to detail, and organizational skills.

• Ability to contribute across paralegal, legal assistant, and office administrative functions in a small firm environment.

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