Paralegal

• Drafts legal documents including formal discovery requests, notices, interrogatories, motions, summaries of depositions, memoranda, and correspondence.
• Assists with locating and contacting witnesses prepares subpoenas, arranges for the interview and evaluation of witnesses, drafts witness declarations in proceedings and pretrial statements, and assists with the preparation of witness testimony.
• Compiles and organizes trial notebooks, exhibits and files, and other materials and documents.
• Coordinates the scheduling of witnesses, answers witness questions, communicates with witnesses regarding the status of their case/trial, coordinates witness travel and expenses, and assists with witness issues, exhibits, and note-taking.
• Drafts formal discovery requests and responses, including special interrogatories, requests for admissions, production demands, deposition notices, and motions to compel the attorney.
• Analyzes records and disciplinary files and makes recommendations to the attorney as to the disposition of files.
• Performs legal research including statutory and case law and drafts forms, research memoranda, proposed rules, orders, and other documents.
• Prepares summaries of depositions and court transcripts and witness testimony.
• Monitors and tracks criminal and civil cases in California and other jurisdiction; and investigate, gather, and review documentation and information.
• Answers inquiries from the public by providing information and guidelines.
• Performs several other similar or related duties, which may not be specifically included within this job description, but which are consistent with the general level of the job and the responsibilities described.

• Basic principles, concepts, and methodology of legal proceedings and legal research.
• Principles of legal writing and legal terminology.
• State Bar Law, Rules of Conduct, and procedures as they apply to the performance of major duties and responsibilities of the position (to be obtained during the introductory period).
• Problem identification, analysis, and evaluation.
• Principles of effective writing and verbal presentation.
• Business math for completing non-technical calculations such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
• Modern office practices and procedures, including the use of standard computer software such as Microsoft Office and case management system applications.
• Computerized legal research system(s).

• Prepare legal documents including discovery requests, motions, and summary dispositions.
• Extract and organize information from a variety of sources.
• Organize work, set priorities, and meet deadlines.
• Maintain confidentiality of State Bar documents and records.
• Carry out duties by policies, procedures, and scope of responsibility.
• Gather, analyze, and interpret data and information.
• Review and analyze complex written documents and problems.
• Establish and maintain effective and productive work relationships.
• Communicate clearly and effectively in person, by telephone, and in writing.
• Write effectively, in a clear, concise, and well-organized manner, using proper grammar, vocabulary, and punctuation.
• Travel by air and automobile as required.

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience in a field that develops the skills required for the functions and responsibilities of the position.

• Two (2) years experience as a paralegal.

• Certification of completion of an approved paralegal program.
• Mandatory continuing legal education: completion of four hours of legal ethics classes and four hours of general law classes every two years.

Salary : $71,182 - $94,839