CivicMinds, Inc
Paralegal
CivicMinds, Inc, Mission Viejo, CA, United States
Position: Paralegal
Location: Mission Viejo, CA 92691
Type: Full-time [Remote/Hybrid/On-site]
Established Southern Orange County law firm seeks a motivated paralegal to join our team and help fuel our continued growth.
For over 30 years, our firm has specialized in serving as corporate and litigation counsel to homeowners associations (HOAs), community associations and condominium developments throughout California. Our extensive and varied client portfolio includes master-planned developments of thousands of homes, downtown high-rises, mixed use and commercial developments, and common interest communities of all sizes and characteristics. HOAs are everywhere and are growing in number, size and sophistication. The demand for HOA-related professional services, including legal, is increasing year-over-year and will continue to do so as housing shifts toward planned developments and condominiums.
We are searching for a paralegal who is accustomed to handling time-sensitive matters and capable of multitasking throughout the day. The candidate must possess 3+ years of experience of strong communication, writing, organization and technology skills. We pride ourselves on maintaining a fun and energetic working environment. Our talented and motivated professionals work hard and enjoy a fantastic work/life balance that is unique to the legal field with lower billing requirements. This is a great opportunity for the right person.
Responsibilities:
• Performing legal research
• Identifying relevant judicial decisions, statutes, legal articles, codes and other pertinent material
• Working with attorneys to develop legal arguments, motions, and other case filings
• Aiding attorneys with interrogatories and other discovery requests
• Organizing exhibits, documents, evidence briefs and appendices
• Preparing legal documents, pleadings, and correspondence
• Reviewing and finalizing legal forms and documents for accuracy
• Creating and maintaining a case management database
• Preparing written reports
• Maintaining law library
• Performing administrative duties (calendar hearings and deadlines, organize case files, manage logistics, etc.)
• Performing other similar or related duties as assigned
Desired Skills and Experience:
• Associate Degree in Paralegal Studies, or J.D., is required.
• Significant experience with law and motion (demurrers, motions for summary judgment, special motions to strike, discovery motions), discovery (drafting forms, redacting, production), deposition (preparing notices, subpoenas, scheduling), and trial related work (jury instructions, evidence, trial book, etc.)
• Experience with litigation calendaring
• Experience with state and appellate court filings in multiple jurisdictions
• Experience with real estate law preferred
• Experience in billing, customer service, accounting, or other related fields
• Ability to build rapport with clients
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to prioritize and multitask
• Must be detail orientated
Supplemental Pay:
Monthly Bonus Program for hours billed in a month (85-115 hours)
Annual Performance Bonus
Benefits:
• 401(k) contribution and 401(k) matching up to 5% of base salary
• Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, and Life Insurance (covered 100% for the employee only)
• Health insurance ($200/month contribution toward insurance premiums)
• Health and Wellness Program ($50/month in reimbursement of qualifying expenses (e.g., gym memberships, massages, etc.)
• Tuition Reimbursement Program ($5,052.00 yearly contribution as a non-taxable benefit towards continuing education through an accredited program that either offers growth in an area related to the position or that may lead to promotional opportunities)
• Paid time off
Location: Mission Viejo, CA 92691
Type: Full-time [Remote/Hybrid/On-site]
Established Southern Orange County law firm seeks a motivated paralegal to join our team and help fuel our continued growth.
For over 30 years, our firm has specialized in serving as corporate and litigation counsel to homeowners associations (HOAs), community associations and condominium developments throughout California. Our extensive and varied client portfolio includes master-planned developments of thousands of homes, downtown high-rises, mixed use and commercial developments, and common interest communities of all sizes and characteristics. HOAs are everywhere and are growing in number, size and sophistication. The demand for HOA-related professional services, including legal, is increasing year-over-year and will continue to do so as housing shifts toward planned developments and condominiums.
We are searching for a paralegal who is accustomed to handling time-sensitive matters and capable of multitasking throughout the day. The candidate must possess 3+ years of experience of strong communication, writing, organization and technology skills. We pride ourselves on maintaining a fun and energetic working environment. Our talented and motivated professionals work hard and enjoy a fantastic work/life balance that is unique to the legal field with lower billing requirements. This is a great opportunity for the right person.
Responsibilities:
• Performing legal research
• Identifying relevant judicial decisions, statutes, legal articles, codes and other pertinent material
• Working with attorneys to develop legal arguments, motions, and other case filings
• Aiding attorneys with interrogatories and other discovery requests
• Organizing exhibits, documents, evidence briefs and appendices
• Preparing legal documents, pleadings, and correspondence
• Reviewing and finalizing legal forms and documents for accuracy
• Creating and maintaining a case management database
• Preparing written reports
• Maintaining law library
• Performing administrative duties (calendar hearings and deadlines, organize case files, manage logistics, etc.)
• Performing other similar or related duties as assigned
Desired Skills and Experience:
• Associate Degree in Paralegal Studies, or J.D., is required.
• Significant experience with law and motion (demurrers, motions for summary judgment, special motions to strike, discovery motions), discovery (drafting forms, redacting, production), deposition (preparing notices, subpoenas, scheduling), and trial related work (jury instructions, evidence, trial book, etc.)
• Experience with litigation calendaring
• Experience with state and appellate court filings in multiple jurisdictions
• Experience with real estate law preferred
• Experience in billing, customer service, accounting, or other related fields
• Ability to build rapport with clients
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to prioritize and multitask
• Must be detail orientated
Supplemental Pay:
Monthly Bonus Program for hours billed in a month (85-115 hours)
Annual Performance Bonus
Benefits:
• 401(k) contribution and 401(k) matching up to 5% of base salary
• Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, and Life Insurance (covered 100% for the employee only)
• Health insurance ($200/month contribution toward insurance premiums)
• Health and Wellness Program ($50/month in reimbursement of qualifying expenses (e.g., gym memberships, massages, etc.)
• Tuition Reimbursement Program ($5,052.00 yearly contribution as a non-taxable benefit towards continuing education through an accredited program that either offers growth in an area related to the position or that may lead to promotional opportunities)
• Paid time off