Paralegal - Williams, Brodersen, Pritchett, & Ruiz LLP (Visalia)

SAN JOAQUIN COLLEGE OF LAW; Visalia (CA); On-site; USD 43,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement package

PTO

Discretionary bonuses

Job summary

A local law firm in Visalia is seeking a Paralegal to provide support in civil litigation. The ideal candidate must possess a paralegal certificate, be enrolled in a certified program, or have at least two years of experience. Responsibilities include meeting with clients, drafting legal documents, and maintaining schedules. The position offers a salary ranging from $43,000 to $60,000 based on experience, and includes health insurance and retirement benefits.

Qualifications

• Must possess a paralegal certificate, be enrolled in a certified paralegal program, or have at least two years of experience.
• Ability to draft civil pleadings and perform legal research duties.
• Strong organizational skills to maintain attorney and court schedules.

Responsibilities

• Meet with clients and organize civil litigation files.
• Draft civil discovery and civil pleadings (complaints/answers/motions).
• Research legal issues to support ongoing cases.

Skills

Civil litigation experience

Client meeting skills

Legal research skills

Education

Paralegal certificate or enrollment in a certified program

Job description

Paralegal - Williams, Brodersen, Pritchett, & Ruiz LLP (Visalia)

Williams, Brodersen, Pritchett, & Ruiz LLP has a unique opportunity to provide paralegal services in several areas of law to our clients.Our firm has open positions for new and experienced paralegals.Applicants should possess a paralegal certificate, be enrolled in a certified paralegal program or have at least two years-experience as a paralegal in the civil litigation field. General duties include meeting with clients, organizing civil litigation files, maintaining attorney and court schedules, drafting civil discovery, drafting civil pleadings (complaints/answers/motions) and researching legal issues.

Our firm has a well-established local history dating back 100 years with seven attorneys and six paralegals (+ support staff and interns). Employees receive health insurance, a retirement package, PTO, and discretionary bonuses. The annual salary range for these positions based on experience is $43,000 to $60,000.