Paralegal

Five Star Tax Management; Costa Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Five Star Tax Management in Costa Mesa, CA seeks a dynamic Paralegal to support a wide range of legal practices, including estate planning, environmental law, family law, securities law, and more. You will assist attorneys with legal research, document management, case preparation, and client communication, using LexisNexis, Westlaw, iManage, and PCLaw.

This paid position offers growth and hands-on experience.

Qualifications

• Proven paralegal experience; preference if you have worked in taxes.
• Experience with legal administrative tasks such as filing, data entry, proofreading, transcription, and document review.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail.
• Effective interviewing skills for client intake sessions and attorney consultations.
• Proficiency with legal project management tools and contracts drafting software like PCLaw is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive legal research to support case development across practice areas.
• Draft, review, proofread, and edit contracts, pleadings, discovery requests, and correspondence with precision.
• Manage legal case files and document management systems to ensure accurate record-keeping and easy retrieval.

Skills

Legal research

Document management

Case preparation

Client communication

Organizational skills

Interviewing skills

Tools

LexisNexis

Westlaw

iManage

PCLaw

Job description

We are seeking a dynamic and detail-oriented Paralegal to join our legal team. This role offers an exciting opportunity to support a wide range of legal practices, including estate planning, environmental law, family law, securities law, and more. As a vital member of our firm, you will assist attorneys with legal research, document management, case preparation, and client communication. Your proactive approach and organizational skills will help ensure the smooth operation of our law office and contribute to delivering exceptional service to our clients. This paid position is ideal for someone passionate about the legal field and eager to develop their expertise across diverse practice areas.

Overview

We are seeking a dynamic and detail-oriented Paralegal to join our legal team. This role offers an exciting opportunity to support a wide range of legal practices, including estate planning, environmental law, family law, securities law, and more. As a vital member of our firm, you will assist attorneys with legal research, document management, case preparation, and client communication. Your proactive approach and organizational skills will help ensure the smooth operation of our law office and contribute to delivering exceptional service to our clients. This paid position is ideal for someone passionate about the legal field and eager to develop their expertise across diverse practice areas.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive legal research using tools such as LexisNexis and Westlaw to support case development across multiple practice areas including patent law, tribal law, workers' compensation law, and personal injury law
• Draft, review, proofread, and edit legal documents such as contracts, pleadings, discovery requests, and correspondence with precision and clarity
• Manage legal case files and document management systems like iManage and PCLaw to ensure accurate record-keeping and easy retrieval of information
• Assist attorneys with client interviews by preparing questions, taking detailed notes, and organizing case materials for review
• Support litigation processes through document review, data entry, filing, and maintaining organized case files in compliance with firm procedures
• Coordinate project management tasks related to estate planning or environmental law projects to meet deadlines efficiently
• Perform administrative duties including scheduling appointments, managing phone etiquette, handling clerical tasks, and supporting executive administrative functions
• Conduct thorough research on legal issues involving UCC law (Uniform Commercial Code), landlord-tenant law, or securities regulations to inform case strategies

Experience

• Proven paralegal experience. Preference if you have worked in taxes.
• Experience with legal administrative tasks such as filing, data entry, proofreading, transcription, and document review
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail
• Effective interviewing skills for client intake sessions and attorney consultations
• Proficiency in using legal project management tools and contracts drafting software like PCLaw is a plus
• Demonstrated ability to communicate professionally via phone etiquette and written correspondence while supporting attorneys’ administrative needs

Join us in a role that challenges your legal expertise while offering opportunities for growth across multiple practice areas. We value proactive individuals who thrive in organized environments and are committed to delivering high-quality support that empowers our attorneys to serve clients effectively. This paid position provides a platform for developing your career in the legal field within a collaborative team dedicated to excellence.

Work Location: In person