Overview
This position offers hybrid or remote work options. The organization is a multi-state law firm specializing in legal services for financial institutions, including banks, credit unions, mortgage servicing companies, institutional investors, and other commercial clients. The firm emphasizes the use of technology to enhance workflow efficiencies.
Responsibilities
- Support one or more litigation attorneys to ensure cases progress to resolution.
- Draft pleadings, motions, notices, and other court filings for attorney review.
- Prepare written discovery documents such as Requests for Production, Interrogatories, and Requests for Admission, along with proposed responses.
- Request documents from clients to respond to written discovery.
- Analyze incoming mail, court filings, and other communications to coordinate calendaring, responses, and case strategy with attorneys.
- Update and manage attorney calendars and case dockets to ensure proper reminders and hearing coverage.
- File pleadings and documents with courts.
- Prepare tables of contents and tables of authorities in Word documents; edit documents for formatting and typographical accuracy.
- Monitor litigation deadlines to ensure compliance.
- Draft correspondence to borrowers, clerks, judges, clients, and others for attorney review.
- Update client systems and case management systems for assigned matters.
- Manage and prioritize multiple cases effectively.
- Assist with other duties and special projects as needed.
Requirements
- High School Diploma.
- Minimum of 2 years’ experience as a Legal Assistant or Paralegal.
- Experience with California litigation required.
- Ability to work Pacific Time Zone hours.
- Paralegal certificate is a plus but not required.
- Thorough knowledge of legal principles, research techniques, and terminology.
- In-depth knowledge of government regulations.
- Proficiency with relevant computer applications.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Strong planning, organizing, attention to detail, and accuracy.
- Excellent research, analytical, and critical thinking skills.
General Competencies
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Effective communication with clients via client systems, email, and phone.
- Exceptional customer service to internal and external customers.
- Timely problem identification and resolution.
- Conscientiousness regarding work completion, deadlines, time management, and attendance.
- Initiative in overcoming obstacles and taking necessary actions.
- Commitment to the organization’s vision, mission, and core values.
- Compliance with client requirements, standard operating procedures, and operational matrices.
Compensation & Benefits
- Hourly wage range: $23.47 to $30.49.
- Company-paid life and disability insurance plans.
- Medical, dental, and vision plans including prescription coverage.
- 401(k) retirement savings plan.
- Flexible scheduling within reason.
- Generous paid time off for full-time employees.
- Full equipment setup at no cost for remote employees, including dual monitors.
- Employee assistance program offering free 24/7 counseling and consulting services.
- Wellness programs and employee discounts.
- Learning and development training opportunities for personal and professional growth.
Location
Candidates from any of the organization’s footprint states may apply; however, the selected candidate must be willing to work Pacific Time Zone hours. Preference will be given to candidates located in the Plano or San Diego areas who are willing to commute to the office as needed.
This position is classified as non-exempt and subject to overtime laws.