Litigation Paralegal at Ayala, Morgan & Buzzard in Brentwood, CA

We’re seeking a skilled and experienced paralegal to support our growing legal team. The ideal candidate for this position will use their work experience and organizational skills to prepare and maintain legal documents, file motions, interview clients, and conduct legal research. If you’re looking to fill an invaluable position at a firm and love helping others, apply today.

Responsibilities

• Hold client interviews to gather information about their legal problems
• Draft legal documents, pleadings, and correspondence such as interrogatories, subpoenas, deposition notices, complaints, pretrial orders, legal briefs, and affidavits under the guidance of a lawyer
• Perform administrative duties such as answering phone calls and keeping our case filing system organized so all documents are readily accessible
• Draft subpoenas and coordinate with process servers
• Work with lawyers to prepare for trial by conducting research on legal articles, preparing and organizing exhibits, organizing and coordinating witnesses, filing motions, and assisting with client meetings

Qualifications

• ABA-approved paralegal certificate program such as an Associate’s degree or proprietary school program in paralegal studies, Bachelor’s degree desired
• Must have strong interpersonal skills and talent for writing and grammar
• Must have great time-management skills, and organizational skills
• 3+ years of legal service experience under an attorney or lawyer in a law firm setting
• Strong preference for candidates who have completed a paralegal professional certification or have an advanced paralegal education