Paralegal ( Hybrid / Remote )

Zelms Erlich Lenkov; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A law firm based in Los Angeles is seeking a paralegal to support legal research and documentation. Responsibilities include preparing affidavits, maintaining filing systems, and assisting in trial preparations. Applicants should have a certificate from an ABA-approved paralegal program or an associate degree, along with proficiency in Microsoft Office. The role calls for strong communication, organizational skills, and the ability to multitask effectively in a fast-paced environment. Salary ranges from $65,000 to $90,000 per year.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of insurance defense and/or litigation experience.
• Office administration experience.
• Ability to manage time-sensitive documents in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare affidavits, legal correspondence, and documents.
• Organize and maintain filing systems.
• Meet with clients and professionals to discuss case details.
• File pleadings with court clerks.
• Help prepare for trials by organizing exhibits.

Skills

Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite

Strong oral and written communication skills

Excellent organizational skills

Ability to multitask

Education

Certificate from an ABA-approved paralegal program

Associate degree in paralegal studies

Job description

Zelms Erlich Lenkov LLP is seeking to hire a paralegal to join our team of legal researchers. You will be supporting our practice by preparing documents like affidavits and legal correspondence, as well as organizing and maintaining files. You will also be asked to file pleadings with court clerks and help prepare for trials by organizing exhibits and assisting with other tasks as required. To be successful in this role, you will need to be proficient with Microsoft Office applications such as Word and Excel. You will also need to be able to multitask effectively and essentially thrive in a busy, team-oriented environment.

Paralegal Responsibilities

• Preparing affidavits, legal correspondence, and other documents for attorneys.
• Organizing and maintaining documents in a paper or electronic filing system.
• Meeting with clients, attorneys, and other professionals to talk about case details.
• Filing pleadings with court clerk.
• Helping prepare for trial by organizing exhibits and assisting with other tasks as needed.
• Preparing briefs, wills, contracts, real estate closing statements, pleadings, appeals, and other legal documents.
• Investigating facts and laws of cases and searching public records and other resources to prepare cases and determine causes of action.
• Directing and coordinating law office activity, including delivery of subpoenas.
• Gathering and analyzing statutes, decisions, and legal articles, codes, documents and other data.
• Calling on witnesses to testify at hearings.
• Keeping law library up-to-date by monitoring legal volumes.

Paralegal Requirements

• Certificate of completion from an ABA‑approved paralegal certification program of education and training, or an associate degree in paralegal studies.
• Associate degree.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office, specifically Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Must be able to effectively multi‑task, manage time‑sensitive documents and have exceptional organizational skills in a fast‑paced environment.
• Must be able to function effectively in a busy, team‑oriented environment.
• Office administration experience.
• 2+ years of insurance defense and/or litigation experience.

Employment Type: Full Time

Years Experience: 3 - 5 years

Salary: $65,000 - $90,000 Annual

Bonus/Commission: No