Paralegal/Legal Assistant

$62,400 - $72,800/Yr

Buckner, Robinson & Mirkovich - Costa Mesa, CA

Part-time - Entry Level

Costa Mesa, CA

About the position

We are seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Paralegal Assistant to join our legal team at Buckner, Robinson & Mirkovich. The role involves assisting with transactional and litigation matters, focusing on document preparation and file management. The ideal candidate will have completed training from an ABA-accredited paralegal school and will be responsible for supporting attorneys in various legal tasks.

Responsibilities

• Assist attorneys in preparing, filing, serving, and calendaring legal documents, including contracts, discovery, and pleadings.
• Manage case files and maintain organized documentation.
• Conduct legal research and gather relevant information to support case preparation.
• E-file pleadings with State and Federal Courts, including experience with PACER and ECF.
• Support the team in various administrative tasks as needed to ensure efficient operations.

Requirements

• A degree in paralegal studies or a related field is preferred.
• Knowledge of estate planning and general legal principles.
• Strong writing skills with the ability to draft clear and concise legal documents.
• Excellent proofreading skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to conduct interviews effectively and gather pertinent information from clients.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with Federal Court filings and systems such as PACER and ECF.
• Real estate and transactional experience.
• Corporate transactional experience.
• Unlawful Detainer experience.

Benefits

• Part-time schedule with flexible hours.
• Competitive pay rate of $30.00 - $35.00 per hour.