Paralegal

Oguz Law; Los Angeles (CA); Remote; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An empowering law firm is seeking a highly motivated Paralegal to join their dynamic team. This remote role is perfect for a bilingual candidate fluent in Turkish and English, who is eager to contribute to a variety of legal tasks. You will conduct client intakes, prepare legal documents, and assist in research, all while working in a supportive and collaborative environment. The firm values innovation and inclusivity, making it an ideal place for those looking to make a meaningful impact in the legal field. If you're ready to help clients achieve their American dreams, this opportunity is for you.

Qualifications

• Degree in law with a focus on writing and research is required.
• At least 2 years of experience in a legal environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct client intake processes and prepare forms for legal review.
• Draft and proofread legal documents and conduct legal research.

Skills

Fluency in English

Fluency in Turkish

Legal Writing

Legal Research

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Education

Degree in Law

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

We are OguzLaw, a successful and empowering law firm based in California. We provide services in immigration, personal injury, asylum, corporate, and trademark law in the United States.

As a leading San Francisco Bay Area-based law firm, we cover all cities in California, from Concord and San Jose to Lafayette, San Diego, Los Angeles, and Walnut Creek. Beyond our location, we offer our services on a global scale, reaching clients not only across the United States but also in various international locations.

OguzLaw is focused on making our clients’ American dreams come true with our professional team of nearly 90 experienced legal professionals. As a multicultural and multilingual team, we are committed to supporting our clients through accessible, inclusive, and collaborative legal services. By leveraging technology and innovation in everything we do, we provide efficient and tailored assistance for our clients’ needs.

To define our services, we specialize in helping entrepreneurs and immigrants start and structure successful ventures and support immigrants seeking a fresh start in the U.S. or justice after an injury. Moreover, we handle global hiring and fundraising, assist immigrants in smoothly completing visa processes, and lead business owners in navigating intellectual property matters safely. Committed to forward-looking, results-oriented solutions, we customize our approach to address our client’s unique goals and needs, representing the interests of foreign and domestic businesses, entrepreneurs, investors, and immigrants in the legal environment of the United States.

About the role

• We are currently seeking a highly motivated and professional Paralegal to join our dynamic team.
• This remote position is ideal for a candidate who is fluent in Turkish and English and has a strong interest in our areas of practice.
• Working hours for this role are between 09:00 and 17:00 according to the Central Time Zone which corresponds to between 17:00 and 01:00 according to the TR time.

What you'll do

• Conduct thorough and accurate client intake processes, including initial screening, phone calls, emails, and the collection of necessary information for attorney review.
• Prepare and complete requisite forms for review by USCIS, USPTO, and other legal entities.
• Compose insightful blog articles on legal topics pertinent to our practice areas to contribute to our firm's online presence.
• Assist in drafting, editing, and proofreading a variety of legal documents, including briefs, letters, filings, and other correspondence.
• Conduct comprehensive legal research and analysis to support the legal team in a variety of cases.
• Oversee administrative tasks, such as updating and maintaining client files, records, and databases.

Qualifications

• A degree in law, preferably with a strong focus on writing and research.
• Fluency in both English and Turkish, including exceptional oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment, and the ability to work independently.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and other standard computer skills.
• At least 2 years of experience working in a legal environment is preferred.
• The ability to work remotely with reliable internet access and a computer is a must.