Legal Staff Paralegal in Fresno, CA

Law Firm

Fresno, CA

Legal Staff Paralegal in Fresno, CA

Legal Staff

3-5 yrs required

No

LEGAL ASSISTANT

Job Title:
Legal Assistant

Job Responsibilities:
The Legal Assistant will be responsible for a variety of tasks essential to the functioning of the law firm. Key duties include:
- Filing and conducting copy jobs as needed.
- Indexing legal documents and assisting in organizing case files.
- Setting up meetings and appointments, along with sending reminders.
- Preparing weekly and daily calendar reports to ensure all deadlines and appointments are tracked.
- Processing incoming and outgoing mail, including electronic court filings.
- Filing and serving motions and other legal pleadings.
- Carrying out other tasks and projects as assigned by attorneys or administrative staff.
- Ensuring adherence to company policies and procedures.
- Prioritizing and completing multiple tasks effectively, using good judgment.
- Communicating effectively and professionally both orally and in writing.
- Working independently as well as collaboratively within a team.
- Demonstrating responsibility and dependability in all tasks.

Education and Experience Information:
Candidates must have three to five years of experience in commercial litigation, specifically working for an attorney or within a law firm setting. A solid understanding of legal calendaring requirements and strong task management skills are essential. The role requires a candidate who is a quick learner and can retain and carry out company policies and procedures efficiently. Strong oral and written communication skills are necessary, along with the ability to type at a speed of 60 words per minute. Experience with Netdocs, Microsoft Word, Outlook, and LSSe64 is considered a plus.

Salary Information:
The pay rate for the Legal Assistant position ranges from to per hour, commensurate with the candidate's experience.

Benefits:
The position offers a comprehensive benefits package, which includes:
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance

Schedule:
The position is full-time, with an 8-hour shift from Monday to Friday.

Additional Requirements:
The candidate must have the ability to commute to Fresno, CA 93720, or be willing to relocate to Fresno, CA 93720 before starting work. The work location is in person.