Paralegal

Fagen Friedman & Fulfrost, LLP (\"F3Law\"); San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits: health insurance, 401(k) and

Job summary

F3 Law is seeking a paralegal to support attorneys with legal research, document preparation, and case management. The role involves preparing exhibits, drafting briefs and motions, and assisting during depositions and hearings. Emphasis on organization, accuracy, and collaborative work with a dynamic public entity-focused team.

The position emphasizes billable targets and professional conduct, with a focus on maintaining meticulous records and legal compliance in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Certificate of completion or degree from an ABA-approved paralegal program or post-secondary institution.
• Proficient in English grammar, spelling, punctuation, syntax and legal terminology.
• Proficient in computer software applications and office equipment; experience with DMS, MS Office, Macros and legal software (e.g., Coyote, Juralaw, Logikcull, CaseLines).
• Excellent verbal and written communication with high attention to detail.
• Diplomacy and discretion when appropriate; analytical thinking and problem solving.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate across teams and with clients.

Responsibilities

• Assist lawyers in depositions, hearings, conferences, and trials; index student records and prepare exhibits.
• Research and analyze statutes, precedents, and legal sources.
• Draft and edit briefs, pleadings, contracts, motions, and closing documents.
• Investigate facts and legal issues to support case preparation.
• Organize and track case files and maintain case-management databases.
• Perform clerical duties including scheduling, information provision, dictation, and mail routing.
• Conduct routine discovery.

Skills

Attention to detail

Verbal and written communication

Diplomacy and discretion

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Education

ABA-approved paralegal program or related degree

Tools

DMS

MS Office

Macros

Coyote

Juralaw

Logikcull

CaseLines

Job description

About F3 Law

At F3 Law, we believe that a culture of inclusion and belonging, one of embracing and respecting each other’s differences, strengthens our ability to serve our clients and communities. We are committed to fostering a workplace where individuals of all backgrounds feel valued and appreciated. By bringing together different perspectives and lived experiences, we create better solutions and a more dynamic, thoughtful, and effective team.

F3 Law provides essential legal support to schools, colleges and other public entities, helping them navigate complex legal issues to fulfill their mission of serving students and communities.

Summary

Under the direction of the Firm attorneys, the paralegal position researches law, investigates facts, and prepares documents to assist the Firm attorneys by performing various support duties. Paralegals are encouraged to reach a billable goal of 1200 hours each fiscal year and 720 law firm hours. Paralegals are supervised by the Office Manager.

Responsibilities

• Assists lawyers in preparing for depositions, hearings, conferences, presentations, transactional closings, and trials. Indexes student records. Prepares exhibits, charts, and diagrams to display information. May be present during client interviews and witnesses.
• Researches and analyzes law sources such as statutes, recorded judicial decisions, legal articles, treaties, constitutions, and legal codes.
• Prepares, drafts, and edits legal documents such as briefs, pleadings, appeals, public records, contracts, motions, affidavits, and subpoenas; transactional documents, such as real estate leases; and closing documents.
• Investigates facts and law of case to determine causes of action and to prepare case accordingly.
• Organizes and tracks files for important transactions or case documents, including pleadings and voluminous exhibits, documents, and student records; creates and maintains a case-management database.
• Performs other clerical duties such as scheduling appointments, providing information to callers, taking dictation, composing and typing routine correspondence, and reading and routing incoming mail.
• Conducts routine discovery.

*Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Certificate of completion or degree from an ABA-approved paralegal program or post-secondary institution.
• Proficient in English grammar usage, spelling, punctuation, syntax, and legal terminology.
• Proficient in skillfully operating computer software applications, including office equipment (e.g., copiers, fax machines, overhead projectors, personal computers, etc.) and relevant software (e.g., DMS, Microsoft Office, Macros, Coyote, Juralaw, Logikcull, Case lines, etc.)
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with superior attention to detail and accuracy and the ability to organize and express ideas clearly.
• Demonstrated ability to use diplomacy and discretion when appropriate, analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills with a results orientation.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills with a demonstrated ability to collaborate across teams and with clients.

Benefits & Perks

• Benefits: F3 Law offers a supportive and intellectually engaging work environment, reasonable billable hours, annual billable hour bonuses, comprehensive health insurance benefits, and a 401(k) plan with profit-sharing and match contributions.

F3 Law is an equal employment opportunity employer and does not discriminate against applicants or employees because of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, citizenship status, various ability status, genetic information, sexual orientation, or gender identity or expression of an otherwise qualified individual, or membership in any other class protected by applicable law. F3 Law hires and promotes individuals based on their qualifications for the job to be filled.

F3 Law seeks to build a culturally diverse staff where differences are valued and respected. Women, minorities, individuals with various abilities, veterans, LGBTQ+ and intersectional individuals are encouraged to apply.