Paralegal — HOA, Real Estate & Construction Law

Berding & Weil LLP; Walnut Creek (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Berding & Weil LLP is seeking a detail-oriented Paralegal to support our HOA, real estate, and construction litigation practice in Walnut Creek, CA. This role involves hands‑on work in all stages of litigation and governance, with collaboration alongside attorneys, homeowners association boards, community managers, and opposing counsel.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years of paralegal experience, a ABA‑approved certificate (or equivalent), strong writing and organizational skills, and the ability

Qualifications

• 2+ years of paralegal experience, ideally in HOA, real estate, or civil litigation.
• Paralegal certificate from an ABA-approved program (or equivalent experience).
• Strong writing, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and organize legal documents, including correspondence, discovery, and transactional documents.
• Prepare and support litigation filings in state courts, including pleadings and motions.
• Draft judgments, abstracts of judgment, liens, releases, and related post-judgment documents.
• Conduct legal and factual research, including Davis‑Stirling Act and Civil Code provisions.
• Maintain case files and track litigation timelines.
• Communicate professionally with clients, vendors, and community managers.
• Assist attorneys in hearings, depositions, mediations, and board meetings.

Skills

Paralegal experience

Education

ABA-approved paralegal certificate

Tools

Microsoft Office

Adobe

Legal practice management platforms

Job description

Berding & Weil LLP is seeking a detail-oriented Paralegal to support our HOA, real estate, and construction litigation practice in Walnut Creek, CA. This role involves hands‑on work in all stages of litigation and governance, with collaboration alongside attorneys, homeowners association boards, community managers, and opposing counsel.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years of paralegal experience, a ABA‑approved certificate (or equivalent), strong writing and organizational skills, and the ability