Paralegal

AppleOne Employment Services; Bakersfield (CA); Sur place; USD 60 000 - 80 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Major medical, dental, vision

401k

Statutory sick pay where required

Reasonable accommodations

Résumé du poste

AppleOne Employment Services in Bakersfield is seeking a Paralegal to support attorneys with document preparation, filing, and case management. You will draft and organize pleadings, maintain case files, and conduct legal research to back trial strategy.

Join a team that values accuracy, initiative, and professional communication while collaborating with attorneys, clients, and external parties in a fast-paced legal environment.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree or paralegal certificate required.
• Experience preparing and managing legal documents with attention to detail.
• Strong legal research, investigative, and document review skills.

Responsabilités

• Prepare, draft, proofread, and organize pleadings, contracts, correspondence, discovery, and other legal documents.
• Maintain and manage case files, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely updates.
• Conduct legal research and analyze information to support case strategy and fact-finding efforts.
• Coordinate communications between attorneys, clients, courts, opposing counsel, and other external parties.
• Track deadlines, court dates, filings, and attorney calendars for seamless case management.
• Assist with hearing, trial, mediation, and meeting preparation, including document compilation.
• Review documents for accuracy and adherence to court and firm requirements.
• Partner with attorneys and staff to drive organized, client-focused legal operations.

Connaissances

Legal research

Document management

Attention to detail

Time management

Communication

Formation

Paralegal certificate

Bachelor's degree (preferred)

Outils

Case management software

Microsoft Office

Description du poste

Paralegal | Bakersfield, CA

Why You'll Love This Opportunity

• Work alongside experienced legal professionals on meaningful and challenging matters.
• Utilize your legal expertise in a collaborative, professional environment.
• Gain exposure to a variety of legal matters and develop your paralegal career.
• Be a valued member of a team that relies on your accuracy, initiative, and organizational excellence.

What You'll Do

• Prepare, draft, proofread, and organize pleadings, contracts, correspondence, discovery, and other legal documents.
• Maintain and manage case files, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely updates.
• Conduct legal research and analyze information to support case strategy and fact‑finding efforts.
• Coordinate communications between attorneys, clients, courts, opposing counsel, and other external parties.
• Track critical deadlines, court dates, filings, and attorney calendars to ensure seamless case management.
• Assist with hearing, trial, mediation, and meeting preparation, including document compilation and exhibit organization.
• Review legal documents for accuracy, completeness, and adherence to court and firm requirements.
• Partner closely with attorneys and support staff to drive efficient, organized, and client-focused legal operations.

What We're Looking For

• Strong understanding of legal procedures, terminology, and paralegal best practices.
• Proven experience preparing and managing legal documents with exceptional attention to detail.
• Excellent legal research, investigative, and document review skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with a professional and client-focused approach.
• Ability to prioritize competing deadlines and successfully manage multiple cases and projects simultaneously.
• High level of discretion, professionalism, and organizational ability.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate's Degree or Paralegal Certificate required; Bachelor's Degree is a plus.
• Experience in a law firm, corporate legal department, or litigation environment.
• Proficiency with legal case management software, electronic filing systems, and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Familiarity with court filing procedures and legal document management systems.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Disabled / Protected Veterans

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• For temporary assignments lasting 13 weeks or longer, AppleOne is pleased to offer major medical, dental, vision, 401k and any statutory sick pay where required.

We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact your staffing representative who will reach out to our HR team.

AppleOne participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations as required by law. Learn more about the E-Verify program.

We also consider for employment qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements, including, if applicable, the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. Pursuant to applicable state and municipal Fair Chance Laws and Ordinances, we will consider for employment-qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records, including, if applicable, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. For Los Angeles, CA applicants: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.