Paralegal - Legal

Yaamava Resort & Casino at San Manuel; Highland (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Yaamava Resort & Casino at San Manuel seeks a Paralegal to provide legal-related assistance and administrative support across government, litigation, real estate, employment and IP management. The role emphasizes research, contract oversight, and document management within a fast-paced in-house department.

The candidate should have a Bachelor's degree in a related field and at least five years of paralegal experience, preferably in a large firm or corporate setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field such as legal studies, criminal justice or political science.
• Minimum of five years of paralegal or legal assistant experience.
• Experience in a large law firm and/or corporate in-house legal department preferred.

Responsibilities

• Leads locating and sorting matter/case files in legal databases and conducts thorough legal research.
• Supports contract management with internal approvals and terms communication; maintains contract tracking systems.
• Assists in drafting and reviewing litigation documents and subpoenas; prepares witnesses for depositions and trials.
• Assists with civil demand letters and government agency inquiries; responds to subpoenas for information.
• Coordinates with IP team for USPTO filing and watches trademark deadlines; assists in portfolio reporting.
• Supports development and maintenance of legal databases and management systems; participates in new systems implementation.
• Provides technology support for attorneys and ensures secure handling of documents and records.
• Performs other duties to support department operations.
• Performs other duties as assigned to support the efficient operation of the department.

Skills

Legal research

Contract management

Litigation support

Communications

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in legal studies / criminal justice / political science

Tools

Westlaw

LEXIS

MS Office

PowerPoint

Excel

Job description

Under the direction of the Vice President Associate General Counsel Government, the Paralegal - Legal role plays a key role in providing legal-related assistance and administrative support for different functional areas of the organization including government, litigation, real estate, employment & labor, transactions and intellectual property management, as applicable based upon individual experience and business needs.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• 1. Leads the locating, gathering, and sorting matter/case files and documentation in existing Legal databases. Conducts comprehensive legal research using texts or online databases (e.g. Westlaw, LEXIS and Internet), identify and analyze legal issues and case information, summarize and relay findings for further review. Assesses legal compliance and recommend viable alternatives to enhance business decisions. Assists attorneys when needed to draft and update charts, presentations, reports, and other documents. Keeps track of changes in the legal framework and provides timely updates on the changes to the requesting attorneys. Organizes, archives, and maintains important documents and advices - both physical and digital- and categorizes them as needed.
• 2. Collaborates with the Contract Administration team and provide timely support in the Legal department's efficient delivery of contract management. Obtains all necessary and appropriate internal approvals for contract terms. Provides oversight of the contracting process and effectively communicate and respond to inquiries regarding contract terms and obligations. Maintains the systems for tracking, filing, and managing contracts.
• 3. Assists in managing complex assignments and larger-scope legal matters. Coordinates and monitors activities, initially evaluate and draft for attorney review diverse legal documentation including litigation answers, interrogatories, depositions, settlement agreements, and subpoenas, and correspondences such as letters, transmittals, and releases. Interviews and prepares witnesses for depositions and trials. Manages and processes settlement agreements and other litigation-related payments. Liaises with attorneys and cross-functional teams to coordinate document review and approval to ensure efficient process and case management.
• 4. Assists with the preparation of responses to civil demand letters and government agency charges and complaints, including initial review and response to government or third-party subpoenas for information and document requests.
• 5. Coordinates with internal stakeholders and external intellectual property counsel and assist in electronic filing with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) as required. Monitors trademark applications and trademark deadlines. Assists in filing replies/requests for reconsideration during phases of the process. Provides periodic IP Portfolio reports as required.
• 6. Works with Legal staff and Legal Operations to define, design, and maintain legal databases and support systems. Actively participates in the implementation of Legal Management Systems as required.
• 7. Serves as key technology support for the attorneys and stay current on the use of hardware, software, and digital devices critical to the day-to-day performance of legal services.
• 8. Performs other duties as assigned to support the efficient operation of the department.
• 9. Performs other duties as assigned to support the efficient operation of the department.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's degree in related field such as legal studies, criminal justice, or political science is required.

Minimum of five (5) of related experience as a paralegal or legal assistant, preferably in a large law firm and/or corporate in-house legal department is required.

Related, relevant, and/or direct experience may be considered in lieu of minimum educational requirements indicated above.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSA)

Extensive knowledge of legal system, including tribal, federal and state court systems and legislative and administrative systems and substantive and procedural civil law; the ability to identify sources of tribal, state and federal law.

Excellent technical knowledge of computerized legal research systems, the Internet, word processing and spreadsheet software, and PowerPoint legal software applications and programs and ability to operate a personal computer; ability to develop search strategies, report formats and extract pertinent information.

Excellent research and analytical skills, attention to detail, and ability to work independently.

Strong critical thinking and sound problem-solving skills.

Must be able to use discretion and confidentiality and work in a fast-paced, high-demand environment.

Excellent oral and written communication, organizational, and documentation management skills.

High level of personal integrity and professional ethics.

Strong ability to interact diplomatically and with professional matur