Legal Assistant & Paralegal — Docs, Deadlines, Trials

MORDAUNT ROUNDY REIHL & JIMERSON; Stockton (CA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Health insurance

Paid time off

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Job summary

Mordaunt Roundy Reihl & Jimerson in Stockton, CA seeks a skilled Legal Assistant and/or Paralegal to join our team. The role focuses on organizing case files, drafting and filing pleadings, and supporting attorneys in fast-paced environment.

You will manage deadlines, calendar hearings, coordinate depositions, communicate with clients and courts, and assist with trial preparation. A paralegal certificate is a plus, with strong typing and proficiency in legal software and Microsoft Office.

Qualifications

• Experience as legal secretary, legal assistant, or paralegal preferred.
• Proficiency with legal terminology, court procedures, and document formatting.
• Strong typing skills with high accuracy and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Draft, proofread, and format legal documents, correspondence, and pleadings.
• Track deadlines, statutes of limitations, and litigation calendars.
• Manage attorney calendars, schedule hearings, depositions, and client appointments.
• File legal documents with state and federal courts.
• Coordinate depositions, hearings, and client meetings.
• Communicate with clients, courts, and opposing counsel on case matters.
• Maintain and organize case files, legal records, and client databases.
• Assist attorneys with trial preparation, research, and document management.

Skills

Legal terminology

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Multitasking

Education

Paralegal certificate (ASA-approved program)

Tools

Microsoft Word

Outlook

Excel

Job description

Mordaunt Roundy Reihl & Jimerson in Stockton, CA seeks a skilled Legal Assistant and/or Paralegal to join our team. The role focuses on organizing case files, drafting and filing pleadings, and supporting attorneys in fast-paced environment.

You will manage deadlines, calendar hearings, coordinate depositions, communicate with clients and courts, and assist with trial preparation. A paralegal certificate is a plus, with strong typing and proficiency in legal software and Microsoft Office.