Paralegal jobs in California

Paralegal assists and supports attorneys with research and document preparation for court proceedings and legal transactions. Utilizes a variety of sources such as statutes, recorded judicial decisions, legal articles, and legal codes to research and analyze legal topics. Being a Paralegal drafts and edits legal documents such as briefs, pleadings, motions, and contracts. Conducts fact-finding, data collection, and analysis used to prepare statements and arguments. Additionally, Paralegal assists attorneys with depositions, interviews, discovery, and investigations. Manages, organizes, and archives documents with software tools and technology. Applies specialized legal terminology appropriately in documents. Typically requires a bachelor's degree. Typically requires Paralegal Certification. Typically reports to an attorney. The Paralegal work is generally independent and collaborative in nature. Contributes to moderately complex aspects of a project. To be a Paralegal typically requires 4 -7 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Estate Planning Paralegal
  • Jaclyn Foster Paralegal Group, LLC
  • Ventura, CA TEMPORARY
  • Estate Planning Paralegal - Temporary position

    Myers Widders Gibson Jones & Feingold, LLP

    POSITION SUMMARY

    Myers Widders Gibson Jones & Feingold, LLP is a general practice law firm located in Ventura, California. They are seeking an experienced estate planning paralegal to join their firm.

    ABOUT THE FIRM

    Myers, Widders, Gibson, Jones & Feingold, LLP is a general practice law firm dedicated to providing excellent services to our clients and our community. For over 50 years, we have helped clients with a wide range of matters, including business/corporate law, business and civil litigation, collections, construction defect, employment/labor law, estate planning, trust administration and probate, insurance, personal injury, public agency law, and real estate law and litigation. Our clients include individuals, families, small businesses, large businesses, and various governmental agencies.

    JOB DESCRIPTION

    The estate planning paralegal assists the attorneys in the estate planning department with all aspects of estate planning including, but not limited to, client intake, basic drafting, deed recording and other similar functions. The estate planning paralegal should communicate with clients and attorneys to ensure that all of the above is completed in an efficient and timely manner.

    The estate planning paralegal should prioritize client contact and communication. Clients should always know what stage of the planning process we are in, and what needs to be done next. The estate planning paralegal should be proactive in making sure that clients complete their estate planning within six weeks from the time they retain our services.

    Job duties would include, but are not limited to:

    • Screen new client inquiries and schedule initial consults:
    • Draft fee agreements for new EP clients
    • Draft initial estate planning documents.
    • Client communication.
    • Signing meeting assistance.
    • Coordinate recordation of real property documents.
    • Preparation of closing letters to clients and file maintenance.

    QUALIFICATIONS

    • Minimum three years of direct paralegal experience.
    • Minimum of two years experience in estate planning.
    • Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Judicial Council forms and Outlook.
    • Strong attention to detail.
    • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

    Compensation:

    $65,000 - $85,000 DOE and certifications

  • 1 Month Ago

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1099 California Estate Planning & Trust Administration Paralegal
  • Jaclyn Foster Paralegal Group, LLC
  • La Mesa, CA OTHER
  • 1099 Paralegal - California Estate Planning & Trust Administration Del.Trust - Legal Recruiting & Staffing has partnered with a La Mesa, California estate planning firm to fill the open position below...
  • 1 Month Ago

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Paralegal
  • Tenderloin Housing Clinic
  • San Francisco, CA FULL_TIME
  • Tenderloin Housing Clinic (THC) is looking for a Paralegal who wants be part of an organization that positively changes lives!ABOUT the THC Legal Office:The Paralegal provides assistance to THC's Lega...
  • 19 Days Ago

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Paralegal
  • Robert Half
  • Vallejo, CA OTHER
  • Candidates who possess the ability to think critically while providing research and administrative support will be interested in this opportunity for a Paralegal. If you have a passion for the legal f...
  • 19 Days Ago

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Paralegal
  • AmeriPharma
  • Laguna Hills, CA FULL_TIME
  • Why Join Us? We're a rapidly growing company where you will have the opportunity to contribute to our joint success on a daily basis. We value new ideas, creativity, and productivity. We like people w...
  • 19 Days Ago

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Paralegal
  • Exponent Inc.
  • Menlo, CA FULL_TIME
  • About Exponent Exponent is a leading engineering and scientific consulting firm that brings together more than 90 different disciplines to solve the most pressing and complicated challenges facing sta...
  • 20 Days Ago

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Paralegal
  • Mitsui
  • Houston, TX
  • Department/Division: CSO Location: Houston, TX Reports Directly To: Lead - Paralegal FLSA Status: Exempt SUMMARY: The Pa...
  • 3/29/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Paralegal/Senior Paralegal
  • Ventura County, CA
  • Ventura, CA
  • Salary : $53,248.00 - $81,785.60 Annually Location : Ventura and may require travel throughout Ventura County and neighb...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Paralegal
  • Children's Healthcare of Atlanta
  • Atlanta, GA
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  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Paralegal
  • Opto Investments
  • New York, NY
  • Company Overview We are on a mission to ensure that the financial system is routing money to the best ideas while helpin...
  • 3/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Trademark Paralegal
  • Experis
  • New York, NY
  • Trademark Paralegal - Hybrid 90k Job Description: Responsibility for large trademark application filing and assignment p...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Paralegal
  • HCA Healthcare
  • Nashville, TN
  • Description Introduction Do you have the career opportunities as a(an) Paralegal you want with your current employer? We...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Senior Paralegal - Litigation Support
  • Leidos
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • Description The Litigation Support Team at Leidos currently supporting the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) in Los Angel...
  • 2/1/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Paralegal II
  • Leidos
  • Washington, DC
  • Description Leidos is seeking Paralegals located in the Washington DC area. You will work in a fast-paced and diverse en...
  • 12/11/2023 12:00:00 AM

California is a state in the Pacific Region of the United States. With 39.6 million residents, California is the most populous U.S. state and the third-largest by area. The state capital is Sacramento. The Greater Los Angeles Area and the San Francisco Bay Area are the nation's second and fifth most populous urban regions, with 18.7 million and 9.7 million residents respectively. Los Angeles is California's most populous city, and the country's second most populous, after New York City. California also has the nation's most populous county, Los Angeles County, and its largest county by area, S...
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Income Estimation for Paralegal jobs
$94,786 to $117,404

Paralegal in Kansas City, KS
Aside from the skills listed above, Paralegals are expected to be highly organized, capable of interacting professionally with clients, and dealing with all administrative duties.
December 02, 2019
Paralegal in Killeen, TX
Chances are that the less expensive options are entry-level, basic paralegal certificates that accept students who hold a GED or high school diploma – the ones sometimes referred to as a “career diploma.” These certificates can be awarded after as little as six or eight weeks of training, either online or in person, and are usually touted as solid preparation for an entry-level position in the legal field.
December 10, 2019
Paralegal in Springfield, OH
The day to day job duties of a paralegal can be very rewarding but might also be demanding at times.
December 20, 2019