Paralegal
Job Description
Position Overview:
A reputable law firm in Irvine is seeking a motivated and experienced Paralegal to join their team. This position requires a professional who can support attorneys across various practice areas with a focus on litigation and/or transactional law, depending on the firm's current needs. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, organized, and thrives in a deadline-driven environment.
Primary Duties:
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Assist attorneys with a wide range of legal tasks including preparing, formatting, and reviewing legal documents such as pleadings, discovery, contracts, and correspondence.
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Support case management activities including trial preparation, discovery coordination, and document review.
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Conduct legal and factual research using appropriate tools and resources.
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Organize and maintain legal files and records, both physical and electronic.
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Manage legal calendars including court dates, filing deadlines, and client appointments.
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Liaise with clients, opposing counsel, court personnel, and external vendors as needed.
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Provide administrative and clerical support including filing, billing coordination, and document tracking.
Required Qualifications:
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Minimum of 3 years of paralegal experience in a legal setting.
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Bachelor’s degree and/or completion of a paralegal certification from an ABA-accredited program.
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Solid understanding of California civil procedure, court filing protocols, and legal terminology.
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Proficient in Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat, and legal document management systems.
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Strong written and verbal communication skills, with keen attention to detail.
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Ability to prioritize tasks and work independently with minimal oversight.
Preferred Skills:
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Prior experience with e-filing in California state and federal courts.
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Familiarity with legal software platforms such as Clio, Relativity, or similar tools.
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Bilingual in Spanish or another language is a plus, though not required.
Meet Your Recruiter
Alexis Cabero
Branch Manager
As Branch Manager, Alexis Cabero oversees recruiting efforts across all divisions while spearheading the Legal and Healthcare divisions. She leads a team of recruiters and drives talent strategies that support a wide range of business needs. Alexis specializes in identifying top-tier professionals in accounting & finance, legal support, medical devices, administrative operations, customer service, engineering, and human resources.
A graduate of the University of California, Irvine with a B.A. in Arts and Digital Media, Alexis began her recruiting career in 2014 staffing assisted living facilities—matching compassionate healthcare professionals with clients who needed dedicated, non-medical personal care. Her experience has since expanded into high-volume recruiting, professional staffing, and niche talent acquisition, placing candidates in roles such as Staff Accountants, AP/AR Specialists, Payroll professionals, Legal Assistants, Paralegals, and other essential positions.
Alexis is passionate about helping individuals recognize and reach their full potential. She takes a consultative, personalized approach with every candidate, using a thorough discovery process to understand their strengths and align them with meaningful opportunities exclusive to Marquee Staffing.