Paralegal

Oguz Law; San Francisco (CA); Remote; AUD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Oguz Law seeks a motivated Paralegal to join our remote team. The role emphasizes Turkish and English fluency, with responsibilities spanning intake, form preparation for USCIS/USPTO, legal writing, editing, and research.

Candidates should have a law degree, strong writing and research skills, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment with reliable internet access. This position supports our U.S. practice from Australia.

Qualifications

• A law degree with strong writing and research focus.
• Fluency in English and Turkish with excellent communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment and work independently.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and basic computer skills.
• At least 2 years of experience in a legal environment preferred.
• Remote work with reliable internet access and a computer required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct client intake processes including screening and information gathering.
• Prepare forms for USCIS, USPTO, and other entities.
• Write blog articles on legal topics for the firm’s online presence.
• Draft, edit, and proofread a variety of legal documents.
• Perform legal research to support the legal team.
• Manage and update client files and databases.

Skills

Fluency in English and Turkish

Multitasking in fast-paced environment

Attention to detail

Education

Law degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

About Oguz Law

We are Oguz Law , a successful and empowering law firm based in California. We provide services in immigration, personal injury, 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. Oguz Law 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 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.