Paralegal

The Word & Brown Companies; Orange (CA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

The Word & Brown Companies is seeking an Assist Paralegal Supervisor to support daily legal activities in Orange, CA. This role collaborates with General Counsel, maintains contracts, handles redlines, and delivers documents to relevant parties.

The position requires 5+ years in a fast-paced legal setting, supervisory experience, and strong Microsoft Office proficiency. The candidate will assist with IP, bankruptcy, and subpoenas initiatives and conduct legal research.

Qualifications

• Experience in a fast-paced legal department with high workload.
• Ability to direct the work of others to ensure all essential functions of the department are met.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office programs, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Strong grammar, spelling, and dictation skills.
• Ability to meet deadlines and adjust to changes in company policies, procedures, and priorities.

Responsibilities

• Assist Supervisor with daily legal activities.
• Maintain and update model contracts under General Counsel guidance.
• Redline documents and deliver to relevant parties.
• Review and compare redlined documents from other entities.
• Coordinate emails and meetings to drive projects forward.
• Support IP, bankruptcy, and subpoenas initiatives.
• Conduct legal research as needed.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Fast-paced legal environment

People leadership

MS Office Proficiency

Strong writing & grammar

Deadline-driven

Education

Bachelor of Arts or Science in Business Law / Business Administration or related field

Paralegal certification preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

Job description

Assist Paralegal Supervisor with daily Legal activities.

Essential Functions:

• Maintains and updates model contracts with General Counsel's direction
• Redline documents per notes from General Counsel and digitally deliver to appropriate parties
• Review and compare redlined documents from other entities
• Send emails, schedule meetings and handle other duties to bring projects to conclusion
• Assist in ongoing initiative including Intellectual Property, Bankruptcy and Subpoenas
• Conduct and assist with legal research as needed
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:

• Experience working in a fast-paced Legal Department with a high volume of work.
• Ability to direct the work of others to ensure all essential functions of the department are being met
• Proficient in Microsoft Office programs, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
• Strong grammar, spelling, and dictation skills
• Ability to meet deadlines and adjust to changes in company policies, procedures, and priorities.

Educational Requirements:

Must possess a B.A or B.S from an accredited college in Business Law, Business Administration, or related field. Paralegal certification preferred. Prior experience as a Supervisor or Manager, highly preferred. Minimum of 5 years of experience in a fast-paced, service-oriented, office work environment.

Physical Requirements:

Requires close vision and must have good hand-eye coordination. Must be able to see, hear, and speak clearly. Must be able to use a computer keyboard. May be required to lift up to 40 pounds. Working environment is stable, and noise level is moderate.