Paralegal

Lozano Smith; Monterey (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Benefits

Bonus programs

Job summary

Lozano Smith in Monterey, California, seeks an experienced Paralegal to join our public agency law team. You will support attorneys handling school districts, municipalities, and other government entities.

Ideal candidates hold an ABA approved Paralegal certificate, have 3+ years of relevant experience with public agencies, and demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• ABA approved Paralegal certificate is required.
• 3+ years of experience, preferably with public agencies.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities are essential.
• Ability to support attorneys with discovery, briefs, and pleadings.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day administrative support to attorneys.
• Draft standard correspondence, memoranda, and documents.
• Review and draft discovery requests and responses for attorney review.
• Review and redact documents for production and prepare privilege logs.
• Organize and maintain evidence in paper and electronic formats.
• Conduct legal research using electronic and traditional methods.
• Manage calendar and deadline reminder system; use master calendar.
• Set up client files following conflict check procedures.
• Maintain client files according to established procedures.
• Assist with trial and administrative hearing preparation.

Skills

Excellent communication

Interpersonal abilities

Legal research

Organization

Education

ABA approved Paralegal certificate

Tools

Document management systems

Job description

Lozano Smith, California's premier public agency law firm, is seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Paralegal to join our dynamic team in Monterey. As a key member of our team, you will provide essential support to attorneys representing public agencies, including school districts, municipalities, and other governmental entities.

Responsibilities:

• Provide day-to-day administrative support.
• Draft standard correspondence, memoranda, and other documents.
• Review and draft discovery requests and response for attorney review.
• Review and redact documents for production, prepare privilege logs, analyze evidence.
• Organize and maintain evidence in paper and electronic formats.
• Legal research using electronic and traditional methods.
• Establish and maintain calendar and deadline reminder system; utilize master calendar system.
• Set up client files following firm conflict check system.
• Maintain client files according to established procedures.
• Assist with trial and administrative hearing preparation.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• ABA approved Paralegal certificate (required).
• 3+ years of experience (preferably working with public agencies).
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.

The posted range represents the full span for the role and does not indicate that every hire will be placed at the top of the range.

Lozano Smith is committed to giving all employees the opportunity to experience meaningful, impactful work. We consider a variety of factors, including skills, qualifications, and experience, among others. We provide competitive salary, benefits, and bonus programs.