Paralegal Job SummaryThe Paralegal will assist the Company's legal team by providing complex and specialized clerical and research support services.
Essential Job Functions and Responsibilities- Meets with attorneys and other professionals to effectively communicate, schedule, and coordinate various legal matters.
- Facilitates and manages the execution of a wide range of real estate, commercial, and operational agreements.
- Schedules all conference calls and meetings.
- Assists with the preparation, review, and modification of legal documents, including communications, contracts, court filings, government filings, and various other related paperwork and documentation.
- Aids in managing active litigation and insurance matters, coordinating efforts with internal stakeholders and outside counsel when necessary.
- Maintains trackers and creates reports of follow-up items, including responsive dates and deadlines.
- Oversees the organization and archiving of all legal documents and correspondence for easy retrieval and in compliance with document retention policies.
- Prepares, organizes, stores, and retrieves files relevant to ongoing legal matters.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications Needed- Associate's degree is required; Bachelor's degree preferred.
- Paralegal certificate preferred.
- Minimum 3 years of legal secretary experience required. Real Estate transaction experience a BIG PLUS.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Understanding of legal language and principles, and other related matters.
- Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and to exercise discretion and good judgment.
- Strong technical agility, including proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and related software.
- Must thrive working in a fast-paced environment and have experience working in companies with great growth.
- Must be able to reasonably commute into the corporate office in Ladera Ranch Monday through Friday.
Benefits- Competitive salary
- Health insurance including medical, dental and vision
- Life and Disability Insurances
- Paid Time Off
- Generous Holiday Schedule
- 401(k) matching
- Employee assistance program
- Referral program
- Free Car Wash every other week
- Free catered lunch every other week
- A fun work environment!
