Paralegal- Calendaring Clerk

Established law firm in the Los Angeles area is seeking a Paralegal with a minimum 2 years’ experience with a litigation firm. Experience in a Landlord/Tenant or Real Estate firm is highly preferred, but we are willing to train the right person.

The firm has an excellent reputation for being aggressive, with strong negotiating skills and a winning track record. We are devoted to producing the highest caliber legal work and are guided by an uncompromising commitment to our clients.

We are looking for ambitious candidates with excellent research and writing abilities, demonstrated critical thinking skills, professionalism, and a thorough knowledge of all forms of discovery. Candidate must be able to manage, organize and prioritize a large caseload, while maintaining high levels of attention to detail.

The position offers paid time off, a competitive salary, and health insurance.

Paralegal Job Summary

We are seeking a skilled and experienced Paralegal to support our legal team. You will work closely with our attorneys from the beginning of a case through the end. Candidates must have experience with document review, trial preparation, handling discovery, drafting legal documents, and managing case paperwork. You also need to be able to multi-task several assignments under tight deadlines.

Paralegal Duties and Responsibilities

• Coordinating litigating Court calendar
• Draft motions, correspondences, etc.
• Create documents for lawyers based on case specifications and requests
• Assist in preparation for court proceedings
• Cite-checking, proofreading, and e-filing briefs, motions and other legal documents
• Assist in client communication requirements
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned

Paralegal Requirements and Qualifications

• Paralegal certificate required;
• Knowledge of Outlook Calendar is a must
• National certification, such as those offered by NALA or AACP, is a plus
• Excellent communication and organization skills
• Self-starter
• Confident working in a fast-paced environment
• At least 2-3 years' experience in a law firm
• Excellent legal research and writing skills
• Knowledge of Civil Procedure and LexisNexis are necessary
• Team-oriented
• Attention to detail
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Ability to prioritize workload and assignments

If interested and you meet all the requirements, please submit a resume to: cynthia@mbrennanlaw.com