Litigation Paralegal

Law Offices of Michael W. Berdinella; California; On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Law Offices of Michael W. Berdinella is seeking an experienced Paralegal to join the team. You will provide overall support to attorneys and assist with drafting, research, and office tasks in a fast-paced environment.

The role emphasizes organizational skills, clear written and verbal communication, and the ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining attention to detail. Monday - Friday work week with focus on criminal defense cases.

Qualifications

• Previous paralegal or legal field experience.
• Familiarity with legal research.
• Ability to prioritize and multitask.
• Strong organizational and written/verbal communication skills.
• Deadline- and detail-oriented mindset.
• Spanish speaking is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research to support legal proceedings.
• Assist with drafting and reviewing of legal documents.
• Investigate facts to help in the negotiation of legal disputes.
• Record and store client information.
• Maintain client files.
• Assist with billing for State and Federal criminal cases.
• Typing, answering phones, and general office tasks.

Skills

Legal research

Paralegal experience

Multitasking

Organizational skills

Written and verbal communication

Deadline-driven

Spanish language

Job description

Job Description

We are seekingan experienced Paralegalto become apart of our team!You will provideoverall support to attorneys' business needs.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct research to support legal proceedings
• Assist with the drafting andreviewing of legal documents
• Investigate facts to help in the negotiation of legal disputes
• Record and storeclient information
• Maintain client files
• Assist with billing for State and Federal criminal cases
• Typing, answering phones, general office tasks

Qualifications:

• Previous experience as a paralegal or other legal field
• Familiarity with legal research
• Ability to prioritize and multitask
• Excellent organizational, written and verbal communication skills
• Deadline and detail-oriented
• Spanish speaking a plus

Company Description

Small legal firm specializing in personal injury, State and Federal criminal defense; Monday - Friday work week; must be able to work well with others.