Trial Paralegal – Evictions & Real Estate Litigation

Kimball, Tirey & St. John LLP; Concord (CA); Hybrid; USD 44,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Kimball, Tirey & St. John LLP, a real estate law firm with offices across California, seeks a Trial Paralegal for our Concord office.

You will assist attorneys with tenant-contested evictions and ensure timely production of documents in the trial phase of unlawful detainer proceedings. Ideal candidates hold an ABA-approved paralegal certificate and have 3–5 years of paralegal experience with strong writing skills.

Qualifications

• Paralegal certificate from an ABA-approved program or equivalent experience.
• 3-5 years paralegal experience in a law firm setting.
• Excellent writing skills with experience drafting legal documents.
• Professional communication skills via telephone and email.
• Minimum typing speed of 65 words per minute; versatile computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct legal research, respond to discovery, and draft legal documents and pleadings.
• Schedule, prepare, and serve motions and oppositions (e.g., demurrers, ex parte motions).
• Support trial attorneys with trial binders and jury trial documents.
• Perform e-filing, paper filing, and other admin duties as needed.
• Assist in client contact regarding pleadings and court dates; provide backup for staff.

Skills

Paralegal experience

Trial and litigation experience

Writing skills

Communication via phone/email

Typing speed 65 wpm

Multitasking

Education

ABA-approved paralegal certificate

Tools

ProLaw

Job description

Kimball, Tirey & St. John LLP, a real estate law firm with offices across California, seeks a Trial Paralegal for our Concord office.

You will assist attorneys with tenant-contested evictions and ensure timely production of documents in the trial phase of unlawful detainer proceedings. Ideal candidates hold an ABA-approved paralegal certificate and have 3–5 years of paralegal experience with strong writing skills.