Paralegal I

Yardi Systems; Santa Barbara (CA); On-site; USD 48,339 - 51,660; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% paid employee medical premiums

Company profit-sharing plan

Flexible work arrangements

Job summary

Yardi Systems in Santa Barbara is looking for a Paralegal to join their dynamic legal team. In this role, you will support litigation, manage subpoenas, and ensure that all legal files and processes remain organized and on track. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree or paralegal certification and strong skills in Microsoft Office.

Join a company recognized for its award-winning culture, great benefits, and commitment to community impact. Be part of a team where your contributions truly matter and help shape the future of property tech.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or paralegal certification, or equivalent.
• Prior work experience as a corporate or law firm paralegal.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel, Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Support litigation and manage subpoenas and discovery.
• Conduct factual investigations and assist in legal holds.
• Monitor regulatory developments impacting business operations.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Research skills

Interpersonal skills

Clear communication

Education

Bachelor's degree or paralegal certification

Tools

Microsoft Word

Outlook

Excel

SharePoint

Adobe Acrobat Pro

Job description

About the Role

Join our dynamic legal team as a Paralegal and play a key role in keeping our fast-paced business running smoothly. You'll partner with in‑house attorneys and outside counsel to manage litigation, investigations, discovery, and critical deadlines—while keeping files, data, and legal holds organized and on track. From coordinating subpoenas and monitoring regulatory updates to managing contracts, invoices, and CRM requests in Yardi, you'll be at the center of action and impact. If you're detail‑driven, tech‑savvy, and thrive on variety, this is your opportunity to make a real difference every day.

What You'll Do

• Partner with in-house attorneys to support litigation, subpoenas, and discovery, ensuring all matters are handled in accordance with established processes and procedures.
• Perform new matter factual investigations, calendar and deadline updates, coordinate legal holds, conduct factual research, and assist with data identification and assembly projects.
• Monitor Westlaw alerts, industry and trade‑group email alerts, and other external information services for regulatory developments impacting business operations.
• Assist with processing external data security inquiries, non-disclosure agreement requests, certificate of insurance requests, and client and vendor contract review and management.

Who You Are

• Bachelor's degree or paralegal certification, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Prior relevant work experience as a corporate or law firm paralegal
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, and SharePoint
• Research skills
• Presentation skills
• Clear and concise oral and written communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Attention to detail
• Organizational skills with ability to prioritize and manage time in a deadline-driven environment
• Ability to multitask in a deadline-driven environment
• Ability to work independently and as a contributing team member
• Accountability for completing projects independently
• Openness to feedback and direction
• Desire to learn and grow in the position

Ideal to Have

• Current Notary Public appointment or willingness to obtain
• Basic contract review and analysis experience
• Advanced Microsoft Office Suite, Office365, and SharePoint experience
• Advanced Adobe Acrobat Pro experience

Real Estate runs on Yardi. About Us

Yardi pioneers the property tech industry by seamlessly blending 40 years of tradition with forward-thinking innovation. We've created a team of over 10,000 employees in over 40 locations around the globe dedicated to making great real estate software products.

Discover the Yardi Difference

Yardi is more than just a software company— we are dedicated to creating a positive impact in our communities. Annually, Yardi extends philanthropic support to organizations chosen by our employees. Our team has contributed to over 350 nonprofits globally, demonstrating our commitment to various causes and communities.

Our award-winning culture

Our award-winning culture, consistently recognized by Glassdoor's prestigious "Best Place to Work", fosters support, collaboration, and growth. We prioritize your well-being with comprehensive benefits, including 100% paid employee medical premiums, company profit-sharing plan, and flexible work arrangements.

Salaries: $35.09/hr – $37.50/hr

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