Paralegal
Job Summary
Law firm is seeking a highly motivated, detail-oriented Paralegal to join our dynamic team. This full-time position offers an invaluable opportunity to work closely with experienced attorneys and professionals across a variety of legal disciplines, including business law, estate planning, and real estate. You will play a critical role in supporting case management, client relations, and document preparation, while gaining exposure to innovative legal strategies and complex matters. We are looking for a paralegal with 1-3 years of experience and preferably some administrative and/or financial background. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who would like to expand their legal knowledge into new fields (or deepen their previous knowledge) and contribute to a stimulating environment.
Overview
- Established and active law practice, serving local families and businesses as their outside general counsel.
- Supportive, engaging team, focused on developing and learning together, enjoy work and clients.
- Charming Victorian offices near Downtown Santa Barbara.
- Compensation (Based on Experience)
Qualifications
- Exceptional work ethic, industrious, attention to detail.
- Professional attitude, ethics, and dress.
- Punctual, reliable, on-task in office, career-oriented.
- Familiarity with law, legal procedures, and protocols, knowledge of the Santa Barbara court system is a plus.
- Tidy, ability to develop and follow Firm protocols, type well, and transcribe dictation.
Job Responsibilities
- Assisting Attorney Tim Buynak and other legal associates.
- Familiarity with business, corporations, real property, estate planning, and litigation.
- Regular work hours (8:30-5:00), full-time at Brinkerhoff Office.
- Ability to manage client needs, work independently.
- Usual law office computer skills, Microsoft Office.
Education and Experience
- 1-3 years of experience as a paralegal.
- Preferably some administrative and/or financial background.
Benefits of This Position
- Hands-on practical experience in a respected law firm.
- Professional development in a fast-paced legal environment.
- Mentorship and training from experienced attorneys.
Full position description available upon request.
