Paralegal

Fagen Friedman & Fulfrost LLP (F3 Law); San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan with profit-sharing and 1:

Annual billable hour bonuses

Job summary

F3 Law in San Diego, CA, is seeking a paralegal to support attorneys with depositions, document drafting, and case management. You will research, organize files, and prepare exhibits, under the supervision of the Office Manager.

Experience in ABA-approved paralegal programs, strong English, attention to detail, and proficiency with DMS, MS Office, and other legal tools are required.

Qualifications

• 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 operating computer software applications and relevant legal tools (DMS, MS Office, Macros, Coyote, Juralaw, Logikcull, CaseLines).
• Excellent verbal and written communication with strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to use diplomacy, discretion, analytical and problem-solving skills with a results orientation.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills and collaboration across teams and with clients.

Responsibilities

• Assists lawyers in preparing for depositions, hearings, conferences, presentations, transactional closings, and trials.
• Indexes student records and prepares exhibits, charts, and diagrams.
• Drafts and edits legal documents such as briefs, pleadings, motions, contracts, and closing documents.
• Investigates facts and law to determine causes of action and organizes case files and a case-management database.
• Performs clerical duties including scheduling, dictation, correspondence, and mail handling.
• Conducts routine discovery.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Skills

Legal research

Document drafting

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

ABA-approved paralegal program or post-secondary program

Tools

DMS

Microsoft 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.

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.