Paralegal Jobs

Job Type

Full Time

Job Title

Paralegal: Bilingual in Spanish - Criminal Defense

Compensation

$65 per hour

Location

Redwood City

Job Description

Role and Responsibilities

Work on murder cases through the Private Defender Program. 

- Manage communications, organize, and classify the discovery received. 

- Review discovery in the case including but not limited to police reports, photos, lab reports, videos, audios, transcripts. Will be required sometimes to cross reference sources related to an issue in the case. 

- Digital classification and organization of discovery 

- Proficiency in Mac

- Help to prepare exhibits in the case, print, send to printing, manage witnesses’ schedules, attorney’s calendar, emails, be in constant communication with the investigators, social workers, doctors, interpreters, translators, and other members of the team. 

- Proficiency in word and Adobe Acrobat. 

- Bookmarking, summarization, proof reading of transcripts in Spanish. 

- Proficiency in Keynotes and apple computers

- Be available from 9 to 5 pm during trial. 

- Jury Trial preparation and assistance during trial

- Do overtime on murder cases

Qualifications and Education Requirements

• Paralegal Certificate

• 2 years of experience in criminal defense

• Fluency in Spanish: reading, writing, speaking

• Exceptional work’s ethic and willing to find the solution to the problems without guidance

Preferred Skills

• Be open minded and flexible

• Willing to learn and perform in high stressful environments

• Be a team player

Additional Notes 

This position reports to the attorney in charge of the case.

Contact

Interested candidates can send a resume and cover letter to mgglawoffice@gmail.com.

Employer

MGG - Law Offices of M. Gabriela Guraiib

Website

MGG - Law Offices of M. Gabriela Guraiib

Job Type

Full Time

Job Title

Business/Employment Immigration Paralegal

Compensation

$59-$71K DOE

Location

San Francisco, CA

Job Description

The firm is seeking to fill a paralegal position for its expanding employment and family-based immigration practice. The position is in-office full-time and will assist attorneys in preparation of non-immigrant and immigrant visa petitions, and Labor Certification/PERM applications. The paralegal may also prepare applications for adjustment of status and naturalization.

The successful candidate must be able to work with moderate supervision and guidance in reviewing case documents and preparing employment-based immigration applications for filing with various government agencies.

Duties and Responsibilities:

- Preparing of non-immigrant and immigrant visa petitions, including PERM Labor Certifications,, Adjustment of Status and Naturalization

- Manage status of cases filed applications and petitions

- Communicate with clients, witnesses, foreign nationals regarding procedural and case processing issues

- Review and approve client billing (under supervision of attorney)

- Run reports to monitor deadlines

- Oversee status of cases using case management and billing systems

- Calendaring deadlines, and reminders

- Write declarations

Qualifications:

- At least 1-3 years of Immigration Law paralegal experience strongly preferred

- Bachelor’s Degree and/or Paralegal Certificate preferred

- Strong organizational skills

- Excellent English skills (written and verbal)

- Interest in human rights and immigration matters

- Computer literacy

- Customer service skills

- Proficiency with case management software and other reporting tools and technologies used to manage data and information

- Fluency in Spanish a plus

Benefits:

- Paid Time Off/Paid Holidays

- Medical, Dental, and Vision (100% coverage)

- 401(k) Plan

- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

- Wellness Reimbursement

Contact

Please apply at Van Der Hout Careers.

Employer

Van Der Hout LLP

Website

Van Der Hout LLP

Company Description

Van Der Hout LLP is a nationally renowned, full-service immigration and nationality law firm located in San Francisco's Union Square. The firm was founded in 1980, and it now has 37 staff (attorneys, paralegal and admin support). It represents clients in a wide range of immigration matters.

Job Type

Full Time

Job Title

Paralegal

Compensation

SALARY & BENEFITS

Compensation is determined by the Judicial Salary Plan and will be commensurate with the candidate’s experience, within a range from JSP- 11, to JSP-14, currently yielding a starting salary of $90,310 to $191,900 per annum. This position requires mandatory direct deposit for salary payments. A comprehensive benefits package is provided. For more details on benefits available to federal judiciary employees, please visit: U.S. Courts Benefits. This position may be subject to an FBI fingerprint and background checks. Employment will be provisional and contingent upon satisfactory completion of the required investigation.

Location

San Francisco, Oakland and San Jose (one day remote)

Job Description

The Federal Public Defender for the Northern District of California is accepting applications for a full-time Paralegal to join our legal teams providing representation of indigent clients in federal criminal proceedings throughout the District. This role is instrumental in ensuring the zealous and effective advocacy for our defense efforts, contributing to our mission of upholding the constitutional right to counsel and the dignity of individuals who are accused or convicted of crimes and cannot afford their own lawyer.

DESCRIPTION

The Paralegal will work closely with interdisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive legal and administrative assistance at all stages of federal criminal proceedings. The paralegal must possess exceptional technological skills. The paralegal is responsible for organizing and analyzing discovery, maintaining well organized and searchable electronic case files, reviewing documents, and compiling and providing evidence summaries to attorneys and case teams, coding facts, and creating case databases, and providing litigation support at evidentiary and motion hearings, trials, and appeals. The paralegal will provide additional general support to case teams, including coordinating and providing information to experts. This position offers the opportunity to engage in meaningful work while developing specialized skills in federal criminal defense.

Key Responsibilities

Case Management and Discovery Analysis: Organize, format, index, review, and analyze complex discovery materials, including electronic documents and physical evidence, ensuring information is accurately summarized and accessible for attorneys utilizing litigation support software. Work with trial team to identify best methods and use of litigation support technology for the review, analysis, and organization of voluminous discovery, records, and electronically stored information (ESI). Assist trial teams with the creation and management of case databases. Create and maintain a searchable database (dtSearch) for network files across all three offices.

Litigation Support: Provide in-court support during evidentiary hearings and trials, including managing exhibits, assisting with courtroom technology, and ensuring that attorneys have all necessary materials. Assist attorneys, investigators, and other paralegals with matters for trial preparation using PC-based automation applications such as trial presentation software, databases, audio/video software and tools for audio/video graphics, spreadsheets, text editing, and presentation graphics. Provide technical troubleshooting assistance to staff on litigation support software. Engage in social media and dark web investigation using both forensic tools and advanced e-investigation techniques. Maintain an understanding of social media applications, trends, subpoena/warrant requirements, collection practices, and follow professional responsibility requirements of social media investigations. Providing training to trial teams on utilizing litigation support tools and best strategies for organizing and managing case discovery.

Technological Competency: Assist with the organization of complex, large volume discovery with a focus on the creation and administration of load file databases within document review platforms such as iPro Eclipse, Casepoint, Relativity, etc. Work with multimedia editing programs to edit, enhance, re-record, troubleshoot, and manage multimedia files. Assist with the creation of mitigation videos, and multimedia presentations for trials and evidentiary hearings (either rolling transcripts or audio/video with subtitles). Utilize cloud-based content management platforms such as Box, OneDrive, USAfx and Dropbox. Maintain proficiency and skill with digital forensics review tools such as Cellebrite Reader, Magnet AXIOM and FTK Imager. Keep current with changes in technology and digital evidence that impact federal criminal cases. Assist in getting pertinent information / discovery to experts, as necessary.

Location, Travel & Flexibility: This position will assist on cases in all three divisions, San Francisco, Oakland, and San Jose. There will be a designated duty station in one division (preference for which division can be discussed with the Defender), but the individual may be temporarily assigned to any of the three offices at the Defender’s discretion. This position is subject to the office’s telework policy, which allows for up to one day of remote work per week (subject to change). The role requires travel within the district, as well as occasional out-of-district and international travel for investigations, training, and litigation. All travel expenses will be reimbursed. The position may also involve varying work hours, including nights, weekends and holidays.

REQUIREMENTS & QUALIFICATIONS

To qualify for the position, candidates must have a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university and a minimum of three (3) years of specialized paralegal experience. Candidates should be proficient in using Adobe Acrobat, Microsoft Office 365 (MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint). They should also have excellent technology skills, particularly with litigation support software such as CaseMap, dtSearch, TrialDirector360, ReadySuite, and so on. Experience with e-discovery systems such as iProEclipse, Casepoint, and Relativity is a must. A thorough understanding of legal terminology, federal court procedures, and the rules governing evidentiary hearings, trials and sentencing proceedings is essential.

The ideal candidate must possess strong analytical, oral, technological, and written communication skills, with proven experience in organizing, reviewing, and summarizing complex discovery and legal documents. The candidate should have a demonstrated ability to effectively engage with attorneys, witnesses, experts, and court personnel. The candidate should be able to work independently while also collaborating with the legal team in a fast-paced environment. Experience in federal court litigation or criminal defense is preferred.

The role requires the lifting, filing, and moving of physical and electronic files and supplies and extended periods of driving and traveling by car or airplane.

THE FEDERAL PUBLIC DEFENDER IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. We believe in supporting people to do their best work and thrive as we build a diverse, equitable, and inclusive practice. We provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Contact

APPLICATION PROCESS

To apply, please compile a single .pdf file including the following material:

• A plain face sheet, containing only your last name, first name, and the name of your current employer and/or your current employment status;

• A cover letter explaining your interest in the position;

• Your resume;

• Three professional references, including name, email address, and telephone numbers (references will not be contacted until applicant is advised); and,

• Provide a most recent sample of a Factual Case Chronology or Summary that you have written/developed

The complete .pdf file (application packet) should be named, “Last Name, First Name.” (e.g., Doe, Jane.pdf).

All applications must be submitted through the following link: Federal Public Defender (Northern District of California)

Applicants will only be contacted if selected for an interview. The position will remain open until filled with preferential review to applications received by October 10, 2024.

Non-Citizen Applicants: Under federal law, non-citizens may be interviewed and considered for employment in the Office of the Federal Public Defender. Employment offers, however, can only be made to individuals who qualify under one of the exceptions in 8 U.S.C. § 1324b(a)(3)(B). In most cases, this means that an offer of employment cannot be made unless the candidate is a U.S. Citizen, or a lawful permanent resident who is seeking U.S. citizenship as described here.

Employer

Federal Public Defender (Northern District of California)

Website

Federal Public Defender (Northern District of California)

Company Description

The Office of the Federal Public Defender for the Northern District of California provides legal services in federal criminal cases to people who are unable to retain private counsel.

Job Type

Full Time

Job Title

Legal Assistant/Paralegal

Compensation

$33-$39 per hour

Location

San Francisco

Job Description

Seeking a litigation legal assistant with 3-5 years of experience for a small law firm in downtown San Francisco specializing in employment and civil rights law. Must be a team player. Must be skilled at: using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook), civil and federal court calendaring, office/litigation calendaring, finding and following court rules and procedures, and preparing and serving discovery requests and responses. Must also have experience with formatting, proofreading, printing, scanning, filing and serving pleadings/motions. Will be expected to assist with phones regularly. Applicants must be reliable and responsible. Immediate start date. Please send resumes to sfemploymentlaw@gmail.com. Cover letter optional.

Contact

Please contact the partners at sfemploymentlaw@gmail.com.

Employer

Law Offices of LLM

Job Type

Full Time

Job Title

Tax Team Paralegal

Compensation

$121,238 - $147,290

Location

San Francisco

Job Description

The San Francisco City Attorney’s Office is looking for an experienced and motivated paralegal with significant litigation experience to join our Tax Team. The Tax Team drafts tax legislation, advises the City on tax issues, and litigates tax disputes with taxpayers. The Tax Team Paralegal would work with other members of the Tax Team in litigation involving tax issues.

The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in civil litigation. We need a proactive professional with excellent communication and writing skills and extensive knowledge of court rules and legal terminology. Applicants must bring a can-do attitude, excellent organizational skills, strong technology skills and have the ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in a team environment. Only candidates with a bachelor’s degree and/or paralegal certificate should apply. Competitive salary, benefits package and remote hybrid options available after training.

For a complete job listing and to apply online, please visit the online job description.

Contact

Asa Nojd - Asa.Nojd@sfcityatty.org

Employer

San Francisco City Attorney’s Office

Website

San Francisco City Attorney’s Office

Company Description

The City Attorney's Office provides the highest quality legal services to the Mayor, Board of Supervisors, San Francisco Unified School District and all City departments, boards, and commissions.

Job Type

Full Time

Job Title

Litigation Paralegal

Compensation

DOE

Location

San Francisco (hybrid)

Job Description

San Francisco complex litigation boutique firm is seeking a paralegal to join their team.

The two paralegal team supports both the San Francisco and East Coast offices.

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Motion drafting (state and federal court)

• Cite checking

• Fact checking

• Legal research and investigation

• Legal analysis

• Document review

• Trial Preparation and participation

Requirements include:

• Ability to work with numbers

• A background or interest in finance

• Experience in legal research

• Experience in court filings and ability to research and identify court rules in various jurisdictions

• Self-direction

• Strong attention to detail

• Ability to work as part of team and take direction

• An interest in plaintiffs' work and complex class action litigation

• Ability to work overtime as needed

An interest in marketing is a plus, as this role can take on marketing duties. The firm provides excellent benefits and a congenial environment. Pay DOE.

Contact

Janice Shepherd

Employer

Access Talent Solutions, for a San Francisco Complex Litigation Boutique 

Website

Access Talent Solutions

Company Description

At Access Talent Solutions, we are committed to being career advocates. We dedicate ourselves to working with talented legal professionals that are seeking the opportunity to partner with an experienced, dedicated legal recruiter. Through our expertise and hiring connections, we support our candidates in navigating the rapidly changing job market, while providing ongoing personalized career coaching.

Job Type

Full Time

Job Title

Paralegal - Trial/Litigation Team

Compensation

Salary Range: $121,238 - $147,290

Location

San Francisco, CA

Job Description

The San Francisco City Attorney’s Office is looking for an experienced and motivated paralegal with significant litigation experience to join our Trial/Litigation Team.

The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in civil litigation. We need a proactive professional with excellent communication and writing skills and extensive knowledge of court rules and legal terminology. Applicants must bring a can-do attitude, excellent organizational skills, strong technology skills and have the ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in a team environment. Only candidates with a bachelor’s degree and/or paralegal certificate should apply. Competitive salary, benefits package and remote hybrid options available after training

For more information and to apply please visit Job Listing for San Francisco City Attorney’s Office.

Contact

Apply via website: Job Listing for San Francisco City Attorney’s Office.

Employer

San Francisco City Attorney’s Office

Website

San Francisco City Attorney’s Office

Job Type

Part Time

Job Title

Experienced Paralegal

Compensation

$60-$80K/year

Location

Walnut Creek, CA

Job Description

DLHA Law Group is an established boutique law firm known for taking on diverse and exciting cases, and a professional work culture focused on kindness, collaboration and a value on work/life balance. We offer rich benefits and a competitive salary with opportunities for earning bonuses.

DLHA Law Group is seeking to hire an experienced paralegal to join our team. We prefer at least 3-5 plus years of relevant experience. Work will be at our Walnut Creek office. This will start as a part-time position (3-4 days) with the opportunity for full-time for the right candidate. The ideal candidate will have experience supporting two to five attorneys in all phases of litigation, including trial calendaring experience, as well as exposure to (or willingness to learn) support for transactional and estate matters. Attention to detail, initiative, and collaborative outlook are critical, since the firm cultivates a cohesive, team environment.

Additional requirements as follows:

• Assist litigation attorneys throughout all phases of litigation, including trial preparation and jury trial:

• Prepare discovery requests and responses, subpoenas, notices, and other court pleadings.

• Conduct document reviews, prepare document productions, and generate reports regarding the same.

• Maintain organizational systems for case documents.

• Participates in the creation of databases, performs data entry, conducts database searches, and generate reports.

• Maintain calendar for all litigation and non-litigation matters.

• Must be proficient in all aspects of preparing/formatting pleadings, including preparation of table of authorities and table of contents for motions, and filing of the same in both state and federal courts.

• Assist transactional attorneys with various matters, including the following:

• Allocate and manage workflow on assigned matters.

• Prepare real property documents based on firm forms.

• Prepare estate documents based on firm forms.

• Manage or assist on certain firm-wide projects, such as guidebooks for new attorneys.

Additional Responsibilities:

• A high level of professionalism and interpersonal skills, e.g., required to use tact and diplomacy when warranted.

• Ability to compose documents in a professional style and to communicate clearly when interfacing with clients or other staff.

• Attention to detail, ability to balance multiple projects, and strong time management skills.

• Willingness to listen to constructive feedback and provide the same.

• Willingness to take the initiative to assist team members, improve processes, and own one’s work.

• Willingness to get the job done, be flexible on project requirements, and have a positive outlook.

Despite ad posting amount - pay is commensurate with experience.

You must have a vehicle and valid California driver’s license to assist with Court filings and service of process, as needed.

If you're interested, please respond with your resume and should you match the qualifications, you will be contacted for an initial zoom interview and we will share more information with you at the time. Thank you for your interest!

Contact

Heather Larsen, Office Manager at heather@dlhalaw.com

Employer

DLHA Law Group

Website

DLHA Law Group

Company Description

DLHA Law Group is an established boutique law firm known for taking on diverse and exciting cases, and a professional work culture focused on kindness, collaboration and a value on work/life balance.

Job Type

Full Time

Job Title

Legal Administrative Coordinator

Compensation

$45,000 - $60,000

Location

San Francisco, CA

Job Description

We have a fantastic opportunity for a Legal Administrative Coordinator at our office in San Francisco to support the Family Law and Estate Planning Groups. Ideally, we are looking for a candidate that will become a paralegal.

Essential Functions:

• Conflict Checks.
• Green Sheets.
• Preparing engagement letters, closing file letters and follow-up, and transfer of files to new counsel.
• DocuSign.
• ShareFile: Set up and send client links to upload/download documents.
• Preparation of documents for signature for both estate planning and family law.
• Arranging Notaries.
• E-Mailing Monthly Invoices and profiling/saving emails to the client file.
• Scheduling client calls, interpreters, meetings, and conference rooms.
• Booking interpreters/court reporters for depositions/court.
• Completing CompuLaw calendar requests for court hearings and deadlines.
• Filing and serving pleadings as needed.
• Mailings including FedEx, UPS, etc.
• Courier: Setting up a courier to retrieve, serve or file documents.
• File Organization

Confidentiality

Maintain and safeguard all firm/client-related confidential information, observations, and business matters.

Safety Practices

Adhere to the Firm’s Employment Manual and Handbook and all safety practices for the building and department.

Ideal Candidate Qualifications

Education and Experience:

• Three to five years of related experience in a law firm or other professional services practice.
• Proficiency with Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook required; Essential Forms, Worldox a plus.
• BA preferred.

Applied Skills and Teamwork:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and ability to communicate diplomatically and credibly with all levels in an organization.
• Ability to multi-task, take ownership of projects, a strong sense of accountability, and responsibility to resolve issues.
• Ability to prioritize, must be detail-oriented, and complete tasks as assigned and under deadlines.
• Ability to complete projects from inception to completion with minimal supervision while following guidelines.
• Flexibility regarding work schedule and overtime.
• Reliability and dependability are a must.

We promote a respectful work environment, we’re a collaborative group and our diversity, equity and inclusion set us apart from other work cultures. The respect for our staff, clients and peers is one highlight of many, and our commitment to exemplify excellence shines bright firm-wide.

The salary for this position will depend upon experience and ranges from $45,000 to $60,000. We offer medical, dental, vision, LTD/Life insurance and 401k, and a discretionary profit-sharing contribution.

Contact

Send a resume and cover letter to Sophia Mass: smaas@lpslaw.com

Employer

Leland, Parachini, Steinberg, Matzger & Melnick 

Website

Leland, Parachini, Steinberg, Matzger & Melnick

Company Description

We are an established San Francisco based law firm. We have a diverse practice, spanning family law, estate planning, business and real estate transactions, corporate and tax planning, cannabis law, and intellectual property. We are a firm of over twenty attorneys (and staff) who serve a myriad of clients in the Greater Bay Area in a variety of practice areas.