Paralegal

Jobot; Walnut Creek (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full Benefits Package

Flexible PTO

Bonus

Competitive Salary

Job summary

Jobot is seeking an experienced Paralegal in Walnut Creek, CA for a permanent, on-site role. You will work closely with Attorneys to draft, edit, and organize legal documents, conduct research, and manage matter files.

Ideal candidates have at least 3 years of paralegal experience, strong writing and research skills, and proficiency with Microsoft Office and e-filing systems. We offer a robust benefits package, flexible PTO, and a competitive salary range of $70,000 to $110,000 per year.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of paralegal experience in a law firm or corporate legal department.
• Proven ability to draft, edit, and proofread legal documents clearly and accurately.
• Strong research, editing, proofreading, and analytical skills.
• Familiarity with legal terminology, filing procedures, and court rules.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office, legal research platforms, and e-filing systems.

Responsibilities

• Draft, edit, and proofread legal documents and correspondence.
• Perform legal and factual research and summarize findings.
• Organize case files and maintain document databases.
• Assist attorneys with case preparation, filings, hearings, and trials.
• Track deadlines and coordinate filings per court rules.
• Review documents for completeness and citation accuracy.

Skills

Paralegal experience

Legal writing

Legal research

Organization

Communication

Education

Paralegal certificate or degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Legal research platforms

Electronic filing systems

Document management tools

Job description

Paralegal

$70000 - $110000 per year | Walnut Creek, CA | On-site | Permanent

Top Boutique Firm!

A bit about us:

We are a Business Litigation Law firm in Walnut Creek, CA seeking an experienced Paralegal to join our team. We are highly involved in our community and pride ourselves our providing skilled and accessible counsel to our clients.

Why join us?

We offer:

• Full Benefits Package
• Flexible PTO
• Bonus
• Competitive Salary

Job Details

Take the next step in your legal career with a permanent paralegal opportunity where your legal writing expertise and attention to detail can make a meaningful impact. You will work closely with attorneys to develop clear, compelling legal documents, organize critical information, and keep matters moving forward.

This position is ideal for an experienced professional who enjoys tackling complex assignments, balancing deadlines, and delivering accurate, polished work. Bring your initiative, sound judgment, and commitment to excellence to a role that offers substantive responsibility and close collaboration with legal professionals.

Responsibilities

• Draft, edit, and proofread legal correspondence, memoranda, pleadings, discovery materials, and other documents under attorney supervision.
• Conduct legal and factual research, summarize findings, and prepare well-supported written analyses for attorney review.
• Organize and maintain case files, supporting records, exhibits, and document databases to ensure accuracy and accessibility.
• Assist attorneys with case preparation, document production, hearings, depositions, and trials, as applicable.
• Track deadlines, maintain calendars, and coordinate filings in accordance with applicable court rules and procedural requirements.
• Review documents for completeness, consistency, formatting, and citation accuracy.
• Communicate professionally with clients, courts, opposing counsel, vendors, and internal colleagues as directed.
• Handle sensitive information with discretion and maintain strict confidentiality.
• Identify opportunities to improve document templates, workflows, and matter-management processes.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of relevant paralegal experience in a law firm, corporate legal department, or comparable legal environment.
• Demonstrated legal writing experience or equivalent experience producing clear, accurate, and well-organized legal documents.
• Strong legal research, editing, proofreading, and analytical skills.
• Working knowledge of legal terminology, document preparation, filing procedures, and applicable court rules.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, legal research platforms, electronic filing systems, and document-management tools.
• Exceptional organizational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities while meeting deadlines.
• Strong verbal communication skills and a collaborative, professional approach.
• Ability to work independently within defined responsibilities, exercise sound judgment, and recognize matters requiring attorney guidance.
• Paralegal certificate, degree in paralegal studies, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant professional experience.

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