Job Opening: Paralegal
Description
Searching for an experienced Paralegal in Simi Valley, CA
$28-32 M-F
Job description:
• Maintain the order of legal documents. Prepare legal documents.
• Research relevant legal materials to aid decision
making.
• Meet with individuals involved in legal processes to provide information and clarify issues.
• Prepare affidavits or other documents, such as legal correspondence, and organize and maintain documents in paper or electronic filing system.
• Prepare legal documents, including briefs, pleadings, appeals, wills, contracts, and real estate closing statements.
• Investigate facts and law of cases and search pertinent sources, such as public records and internet sources, to determine causes of action and to prepare cases.
• File pleadings with court clerk.
• Gather and analyze research data, such as statutes, decisions, and legal articles, codes, and documents.
• Direct and coordinate law office activity, including delivery of subpoenas.
• Call upon witnesses to testify at hearing.
• Assist in arbitration proceedings
Requirements
• Paralegal Certificate required
• Must have 4-7 years of paralegal within these industries Light industrial/Corporations/ Manufacturers
• Excellent written and oral communication skills: over the phone and in person
• Ability to comprehend and interpret legal terms, as well as do necessary research to interpret: legal codes, laws, and government regulations that affect the day-to-day business
• Ability to multi-task and work independently or under supervision as needed