Public Sector Paralegal — Impactful Government Work

Lozano Smith; Walnut Creek (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Lozano Smith in Walnut Creek, CA is seeking a Paralegal to support attorneys representing public agencies, including school districts and municipalities. You will draft correspondence, manage discovery, organize evidence, and assist with trial preparation.

The ideal candidate has an ABA-approved Paralegal certificate and 3+ years’ experience, preferably with public agencies, plus excellent communication and organizational skills.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day administrative support to attorneys.
• 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 Walnut Creek, CA is seeking a Paralegal to support attorneys representing public agencies, including school districts and municipalities. You will draft correspondence, manage discovery, organize evidence, and assist with trial preparation.

The ideal candidate has an ABA-approved Paralegal certificate and 3+ years’ experience, preferably with public agencies, plus excellent communication and organizational skills.