Paralegal – Unlawful Detainer

Goodwin Recruiting; San Diego (CA); À distance; USD 113 000 - 138 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Remote work option

Résumé du poste

Goodwin Recruiting is seeking an experienced paralegal to join our established real estate litigation team supporting commercial clients across California. This role focuses on unlawful detainer and landlord-tenant matters, with a collaborative environment that values professional development and excellence.

You will draft and file pleadings, manage dockets, prepare statutes and forms, and coordinate with attorneys, clients, and court personnel.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of litigation paralegal experience, including 4+ years focused on unlawful detainer or landlord-tenant law in California.
• Proficiency in Adobe Acrobat Pro, Microsoft Office 365, and legal practice/case management software (Clio, Filevine, MyCase, ProLaw)
• Excellent analytical, proofreading, and written/verbal communication skills, with the ability to manage high-pressure and fast-track legal proceedings

Responsabilités

• Draft, review, and coordinate service of statutory pre-litigation notices in accordance with state and local law
• Prepare Judicial Council forms, complaints, answers, motions, and complex pleadings for unlawful detainer cases
• Manage litigation dockets, monitor deadlines, and maintain compliance with expedited statutory timelines
• E-file documents across various California jurisdictions and liaise with court personnel
• Propound and respond to discovery, including interrogatories and requests for production and admissions
• Assist with trial preparation, including exhibit management, subpoenas, and witness coordination
• Draft post-judgment documents and coordinate with county authorities on enforcement actions and evictions
• Serve as a primary point of contact between attorneys, clients, property managers, tenants, and related parties

Connaissances

Litigation paralegal

Outils

Adobe Acrobat Pro

Microsoft Office 365

Clio

Filevine

MyCase

ProLaw

Description du poste

Join an established legal organization with a collaborative real estate litigation team, supporting commercial clients throughout California. This is a unique opportunity to make a real impact in landlord-tenant law, working closely with a group committed to professional development and excellence.

Paralegal Benefits & Compensation

• Competitive annual salary up to $125K
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with firm match
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid state/federal holidays
• Fully remote and modern office environment

Paralegal Requirements & Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of litigation paralegal experience, including 4+ years focused on unlawful detainer or landlord-tenant law in California
• Proficiency in Adobe Acrobat Pro, Microsoft Office 365, and legal practice/case management software (Clio, Filevine, MyCase, ProLaw)
• Excellent analytical, proofreading, and written/verbal communication skills, with the ability to manage high-pressure and fast-track legal proceedings

Paralegal Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and coordinate service of statutory pre-litigation notices in accordance with state and local law
• Prepare Judicial Council forms, complaints, answers, motions, and complex pleadings for unlawful detainer cases
• Manage litigation dockets, monitor deadlines, and maintain compliance with expedited statutory timelines
• E-file documents across various California jurisdictions and liaise with court personnel
• Propound and respond to discovery, including interrogatories and requests for production and admissions
• Assist with trial preparation, including exhibit management, subpoenas, and witness coordination
• Draft post-judgment documents and coordinate with county authorities on enforcement actions and evictions
• Serve as a primary point of contact between attorneys, clients, property managers, tenants, and related parties