Paralegal – Mehigan Law 061324

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Mehigan Law, a well-established California Eviction Law firm based in Sacramento County CA is seeking to hire experienced paralegals with at least two years of experience. Our Paralegals regularly meet with attorneys, clients or other legal professionals to gather helpful details about upcoming court cases as well as prepare other legal documents such as contracts, briefs, appeals and pleadings.

They’ll often perform investigations to fact-check information for different cases by searching through public records and other resources and are in charge of coordinating deliveries of subpoenas and other important legal documents.

We are looking for individuals who can work well in a fast-paced, dynamic team environment – candidates who have experience with litigation and propounding and responding to discovery, as well as trial prep experience, are highly preferred.

Responsibilities Include:

· Manage litigation caseload

· Customer service with clientele and opposing counsels

· Proofreading litigation documentation including complaints, discovery, motions, etc.

· Working with attorneys and other admin staff on the litigation process

· Calendaring litigation deadlines and events

· Data Entry

· Report running and forecasting case movement

· Perform administrative duties (calendar hearings and deadlines, organize case files, manage logistics, etc.)

· Preparing and filing documents with court

· Organizing and archiving the documents related to completed and ongoing cases

· Keeping track of changes in the legal framework and providing timely updates on these changes

· Other tasks and responsibilities as assigned.

Benefit Package Include:

401K with employer match after an investment period

Tiered Vacation Plans

Paid Sick Leave (Front Load Program)

Group Medical/Dental and Vision 100% paid by employer (employee coverage)

Group Term Life Insurance – 100% employer paid

Hours and Pay: Full-time Monday – Friday 830a-500p (1/2hr lunch)

Pay: $28-35hr DOE

Required Qualifications & Experience:

Certification or associate’s degree in paralegal studies (bachelor’s degree is preferred)

A minimum experience of two years in a paralegal role

Investigative mind and strong research skills

Working knowledge of legal database software

Intermediate to Advanced level Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Experience in preparing legal reports

Excellent communication and time management skills

If you’re interested in joining our amazing team in Sacramento CA, we’d love to hear from you! Please submit your resume and cover letter that details your qualifications and experience.