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 focuses on identifying talent for a variety of industries including medical devices, administrative support, customer service, engineering, and human resources. Graduating from The University of California, Irvine with a B.A. in Arts and Digital Media, Alexis’ recruiting career began in 2014 while staffing for assisted living facilities, where she matched passionate healthcare professionals to provide personal non-medical care for home care clients. Alexis is passionate about helping others recognize their potential, and does so by using a thorough discovery process with her candidates to better understand what areas they excel in and providing opportunities exclusive to Marquee Staffing.
While out of office, Alexis enjoys spending her free time with family and her six dogs.