La Follette, Johnson, DeHaas, Fesler & Ames ยท 1 month ago
Senior Legal Assistant / Paralegal
San Diego, CA, US
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$38/hr - $45/hr
3+ years expLa Follette, Johnson, DeHaas, Fesler & Ames is seeking a Senior Legal Assistant/Paralegal to perform a broad range of secretarial, administrative, and trial support duties. The role involves organizing and maintaining files, conducting legal research, drafting legal documents, and assisting attorneys in various legal proceedings.
Consulting
Responsibilities
Perform legal and factual research; perform records research
Identify relevant judicial decisions, statutes, legal articles, codes, and other pertinent material; review and monitor new and updated regulations
Organize and analyze information; cross-check and validate information
Prepare written reports and draft legal documents including briefs, appeals, contracts, and legal agreements and correspondence
Help prepare legal arguments, applications, declarations, and motions
Check legal forms and documents for accuracy
Maintain reference files; organize and track case files
Maintain law library
Coordinate law office activities such as subpoena deliveries
Locate and communicate with witnesses; interact with clients
Assist the lawyer in the courtroom
Perform other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree, associate's degree, or certificate program in paralegal studies
Minimum of three years legal experience, ideally in malpractice defense
Equivalent combination of education and/or experience considered
Thorough knowledge of legal principles, legal research techniques, legal terminology, and government regulations
Excellent legal drafting, writing, and verbal communication skills
Excellent interpersonal skills, analytical, and critical thinking skills
Proficient with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
Ability to operate basic office equipment such as a copy machine, fax machine, printer, scanner, and computer
Ability to work with databases and on-line technological platforms
Ability to be detail-oriented, diligent, and flexible
Ability to handle conflicting time demands and focus on task completion with little direction or need for supervisory follow-up
Proficient command of the English language in both oral and written format
Ability to work and maintain patience with diversified individuals of various backgrounds and professional competencies
Ability to maintain confidentiality in a professional manner
Company
La Follette, Johnson, DeHaas, Fesler & Ames
STABILITY For more than 50 years, LaFollette Johnson has been the preeminent civil litigation firm in California.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase