Paralegal

Gomez Law, APC; California (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

3.5 weeks of PTO/Paid Holidays

Flexibility Understanding of Schedule Needs

Paid Training

401k Matching up to 3.5%

Bonuses for Online Reviews and Billable Hours

Opportunity for Growth

Monthly team-building events

Job summary

A dynamic law firm is seeking a detail-oriented Paralegal to support attorneys in case management and litigation. Responsibilities include managing attorney calendars, drafting legal documents, conducting research, and assisting clients. Ideal candidates should have strong communication skills, attention to detail, and a paralegal certificate is preferred. The firm offers growth opportunities and a supportive environment with competitive compensation between $60,000 to $80,000 annually.

Qualifications

• A paralegal certificate is preferred but not required.
• Paralegal experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a liaison between client and attorney.
• Manage legal team's calendar including scheduling meetings.
• Calculate, calendar, and track approaching deadlines.
• Draft legal documents including pleadings and motions.
• Research and analyze statutes, regulations, and other legal sources.
• Prepare and organize case files.
• Assist attorneys with tracking time entries.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills

Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail

Excellent time management skills

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Confidentiality and discretion

Legal research using Westlaw

Using Clio Manage

Drafting pleadings, motions, and discovery

Knowledge of civil court procedures

Professional phone and in-person communication

Spanish speaking preferred

Education

Paralegal certificate

Paralegal experience

Job description

Base pay range

$60,000.00/yr - $80,000.00/yr

Paralegal

Full-Time (In Office)

Reports to: Managing Attorney

About Us

At Gomez Law, APC, we’re redefining Real Estate Litigation with a fresh approach and a commitment to excellence. Our team has consistently delivered results for our clients, fueling an impressive 30% year-over-year growth, with ambitious goals for 2025. We’re looking for a detail-oriented and driven Paralegal to play a vital role in supporting our attorneys and ensuring smooth case management. This is an exciting opportunity to join a fast-paced, forward-thinking law firm where your skills and dedication will contribute to meaningful outcomes and professional growth.

What We Need

We seek a litigation paralegal to join our growing practice. Our law firm focuses on Real Estate disputes. We are a growing team of legal professionals who employ a spirit of team collaboration focused on providing quality legal services and dedication to our clients and their cases. Most of our clients have been damaged by a bank, fraudster, or other third party and need a dedicated law firm to help fight for them. That is why Gomez Law, APC exists.

Learn and Grow With Us

We’re committed to growing the capabilities of our people. We are building a learning community where you can work with diverse individuals, explore new ways of thinking, and expand your capabilities. Our employees are teachers and learners who work out loud and share their knowledge to enhance each other’s growth.

Required Skills/Abilities

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality, and exercise discretion and good judgment.
• Know how to use Westlaw to conduct legal research and analysis.
• Know how to use Clio Manage.
• Know how to draft pleadings, motions, and discovery.
• Know civil court procedures and deadlines.
• Friendly and professional on the phone and in person with staff and clients.
• Spanish speaking preferred

Duties/Responsibilities

• Serve as a liaison between client and attorney, including scheduling and conveying information to the client, courts, and opposing counsel.
• Manages legal team's calendar including scheduling meetings, court appearances, depositions, trial conferences, mediation & case reviews.
• Calculate, calendar, and track approaching deadlines.
• Drafts legal documents including routine pleadings and motions, affidavits, and interrogatories; files motions and pleadings according to judicial procedures.
• Researches and analyzes statutes, regulations, legal articles, judicial decisions, and other legal sources; provides written analysis to attorneys.
• Prepares, organizes, stores, and retrieves case files, which may include evidence, exhibits, depositions, pleadings, exhibits, and other items.
• Develop and maintain records regarding billable hours spent on specific cases.
• Assist attorneys with tracking time entries on case matters.
• Follow up with clients regarding billing issues.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Education and Experience

• A paralegal certificate is preferred but not required.
• Paralegal experience is preferred.

OFFERING

• Medical Insurance
• 3.5 weeks of PTO/Paid Holidays
• Flexibility Understanding of Schedule Needs
• Paid Training - Our firm will pay for training and extracurriculars to advance your career!
• 401k Matching up to 3.5%
• Internal Bonuses for Online Reviews, Revenue created, and Billable Hours!
• Opportunity for Growth - Become a leader!
• Monthly team-building events and firm sponsored outings
• Reasonable and predictable workload with active calendar control support
• Compensation - $60,000 to $80,000 Annually
• Paralegal compensation is determined on education and experience.

Paralegal Levels Framework for Compensation

Paralegal I

Can file and draft documents for cases with efficiency and proficiency. Excellent ability in managing 30 cases or more at one time. Experienced in delegating tasks to legal assistants or other paralegals successfully. Capable in managing client concerns and questions about their cases. Can draft case summaries and update letters with little edits from the attorney.

Paralegal II

Capable of producing work product that doesn't need modifications

Firm grasp in understanding next steps in cases

Management of their cases

Shows/takes extreme ownership over their cases and deadlines and responsibilities.

Paralegal II - Trainer

Capable of producing work product that doesn't need modifications

Firm grasp in understanding next steps in cases

Management of their cases

Responsible for training other Paralegals and drafting/updating SOPs