Public Agency Paralegal — Fresno, Civil Litigation Support

Lozano Smith; Fresno (CA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Lozano Smith in Fresno, CA is seeking an experienced paralegal to support attorneys handling public agency matters—schools, municipalities, and other government entities. The role focuses on civil and administrative litigation, discovery, file organization, and research.

You will draft correspondence, manage calendars, prepare privilege logs, review documents, and assist with trial preparation. The firm emphasizes mentorship, professional growth, and a collaborative culture while offering

Qualifications

• ABA approved Paralegal certificate is required.
• 3+ years of paralegal experience, preferably with public agencies.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day administrative support.
• Draft standard correspondence, memoranda, and other documents.
• Review and draft discovery requests and responses for attorney review.
• Review and redact documents for production, prepare privilege logs, analyze evidence.
• Organize and maintain evidence in paper and electronic formats.
• Legal research using electronic and traditional methods.
• Establish and maintain calendar and deadline reminder system; utilize master calendar system.
• Set up client files following firm conflict check system.
• Maintain client files according to established procedures.
• Assist with trial and administrative hearing preparation.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Education

ABA approved Paralegal certificate

Job description

Lozano Smith in Fresno, CA is seeking an experienced paralegal to support attorneys handling public agency matters—schools, municipalities, and other government entities. The role focuses on civil and administrative litigation, discovery, file organization, and research.

You will draft correspondence, manage calendars, prepare privilege logs, review documents, and assist with trial preparation. The firm emphasizes mentorship, professional growth, and a collaborative culture while offering