Nestled in the vibrant community of San Rafael, our general civil litigation firm
is on the lookout for a dedicated and experienced REMOTE Part-Time (3 day a week)
or Full-Time Paralegal or Legal Secretary to enhance our practice. We pride
ourselves on a collaborative work environment that values dedication, precision, and a
strong work ethic. We offer a dynamic work setting that encourages both growth and learning.
This is a full-time position Monday through Friday, 9:00 am to 6:00 pm, with the
possibility of flexible working hours following a 90-day introductory period. This position
is designed for those who thrive in both independent and team settings. Our firm
understands the importance of work-life balance and recognizes the diversity of our
team's needs, and because of this, we are open to a variety of working arrangements.
Depending on your location and skill set, we offer our employees the option of working
in office, remotely, or a set hybrid schedule. Our approach underscores our commitment
to creating an accommodating and supportive work environment for every member of
our team. Our ideal candidate is someone with a minimum of 2-5 years of law office
experience, exceptional communication and organizational skills, attention for detail,
and the ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
The ideal candidate for this position must possess the following attributes:
• A strong knowledge of California rules and court procedures.
• The ability to skillfully organize and effectively manage substantial caseloads while
ensuring billable hours and expenses are accurately recorded each day.
• Ability to use standard law office applications, software and platforms for managing
projects/communications, formatting/drafting/eFiling legal documents, performing
research and gathering information (Acrobat DC Pro, BOX, BOX Sign, Slack, Clio
Manage, Clio Draft (Previously Lawyaw), Lexis Nexis, CEB OnLaw, EsquireTek, Exterro
and Zipforms etc.)
• The ability to take initiative, be resourceful and anticipate needs of attorneys, staff, and
clients.
QUALIFICATIONS
• Minimum 2-5 years of Litigation Paralegal experience (Required)
• Must be computer savvy with strong knowledge of Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat
• Attention to detail is an absolute requirement
• Excellent written and oral communications skills (Must provide a couple-paragraph writing sample)
• Excellent interpersonal skills, you must be able to communicate and interact with clients, court staff, and other third parties on behalf of the firm in a professional and courteous manner
• Adaptable and not afraid to learn new legal-related software
• A self-starter who is not afraid to ask questions and navigate through uncertainty
• Must be a team player to work effectively
We offer competitive compensation, Benefits - Medical premiums (85% paid by the company – for employees only, excluding dependents), Dental/Vision premiums 100% paid by the employer (excluding dependents), Long Term Disability Ins (100% paid by the company), 401K plan with up to 6% matching, paid sick and vacation time, and very supportive environment.
