Legal Assistant Paralegal

La Follette, Johnson, DeHaas, Fesler & Ames; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

La Follette, Johnson, DeHaas, Fesler & Ames is seeking a driven Paralegal to support one or more attorneys in a busy litigation practice in Sacramento, CA. The role involves organizing and maintaining all case files, calendars, and correspondence related to litigation and administrative matters under attorney supervision.

Responsibilities include legal and factual research, drafting briefs and motions, coordinating subpoenas, and assisting in trial proceedings.

Qualifications

• 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.

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
• 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

Skills

Legal research

Legal drafting

Written communication

Analytical thinking

Time management

Litigation support

English proficiency

Education

Paralegal studies degree/certificate

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

The 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.

• 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
• 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

Qualifications/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