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(March 26, 2026) Legal Assistant - Business/Real Estate Practice Group - Irvine

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Legal Assistant (BREG)

Irvine – Irvine, CA 92614

Overview

Salary Range

$31.00 – $40.00 Hourly

Position Type

Full Time

We are an established real estate law firm with offices across California. Our Irvine office is looking for a Legal Assistant to join our fast-paced team. If chosen as the successful candidate, you will be responsible for providing administrative and legal support for the Business and Real Estate practice group, with efficient and timely production of all requested work product to ensure that clients are provided the highest level of service.

About Us:

With over 45 years in the California legal industry and six offices statewide, our firm was founded on a commitment to customer service that has flourished within our culture of inclusion and diversity. We believe in working hard for our clients each day and in taking care of our employees so they are empowered to do their very best work. It is our mission to provide the highest quality, cost-effective legal services to our clients.

Compensation:

$31-40 per hour DOE

Responsibilities:

  • Provide high volume overall administrative and paralegal support to the attorneys on a wide array of matters, including real estate and business litigation, residential and commercial pre-litigation, TROs, commercial unlawful detainers, and other practice areas handled within the department
  • Provide case management support to the attorneys, including but not limited to calendaring deadlines, maintaining and organizing the electronic files in the document and case management systems, filing, scanning, closing files, copying, sorting and scanning mail, ordering supplies, managing the invoices and billing processes, and updating files
  • Provide advanced legal support to the attorneys, including but not limited to document preparation, drafting, proofreading and finalizing documents and correspondence. Serve, copy and file documents with the court; and other duties assigned by the attorneys
  • Communicate and collaborate internally with various members of the Business Real Estate department and support departments
  • Regularly communicate externally with clients, opposing counsel and parties, the courts, and vendors
  • Manage workflow for the attorneys, ensuring they are on track to meet deadlines and communicate timely internally and externally
  • Ensure assignments are completed in a timely manner
  • Assist team with finding ways to create a more effective and efficient workflow and processes
  • Allocate time for training and development for professional growth and development, creating efficiencies and processes for attorneys, self, and team to continuously enhance skills and abilities
  • Support team on any additional assignments and projects as required

Qualifications:

We are looking for candidates with the following qualifications:

  • 5+ years experience in a law firm
  • General litigation experience
  • Knowledge of local rules and deadlines
  • E-filing experience with local and State courts
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Word, Outlook and Excel
  • Experience with case or practice management system (ProLaw or other similar system)
  • Strong research and writing skills
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Superior organizational skills and attention to detail
  • Excellent interpersonal skills
  • Ability to work with inflexible deadlines and high-volume workload
  • Ability to provide excellent customer service externally and internally
  • Minimum typing speed of 60 wpm

The following qualifications are preferred:

  • ABA-approved paralegal certificate
  • ProLaw experience
  • Knowledge of California and Federal Rules of Court
  • Experience with a legal document management system

Schedule:

Position is full-time at 40 hours/week. Our business hours are 8:30am-5:30pm Monday-Thursday, 8:30am-5:00pm Friday.

New hire employees will complete the majority of their onboarding and training in-office as deemed necessary for the position by the firm before transitioning to a possible hybrid schedule under this policy, subject to approval by their supervisor.

Why Work for Us?

Our firm offers a rewarding work environment that values a work-life balance and fosters a culture of professional growth and opportunities. We provide a comprehensive compensation package that includes medical, dental, vision, life, disability insurance, 401(k), paid vacation, and sick time.

What employees are saying about working with us:

  • “The people, atmosphere, culture, and work/life balance are great.”
  • “I always feel included, respected, and a part of the team.”
  • “I have been given so many opportunities to grow and have learned so much.”

Application Process:

Candidates who meet the criteria for the position will be contact for the next step in the hiring process. Interviews are currently being conducted by phone or video with possible in-person interviews for finalist candidates.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability status.

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(March 18, 2026) Paralegal / Legal Secretary - Santa Clarita, CA

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Paralegal / Legal Secretary
Capital Resource International
Santa Clarita, CA

Job Summary
Capital Resource International is seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Paralegal / Legal
Secretary to support our legal and recovery operations. This role focuses on assisting attorneys
with litigation matters, collections activity, settlement documentation, and court filings related to
revenue-based financing and contractual enforcement. The ideal candidate is highly organized,
deadline-driven, and comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-volume legal environment.

Key Responsibilities
• Draft, review, and format legal documents including complaints, pleadings, stipulations, acknowledgments, discovery, motions, settlement agreements, correspondence, and demand letters
• Prepare and file documents with state courts, including e-filing
• Maintain and organize litigation and pre-litigation files, ensuring accuracy and compliance with internal procedures
• Track court deadlines, hearing dates, and follow-up actions using internal systems and calendars
• Coordinate service of process, court notices, and communication with process servers and vendors
• Communicate professionally with clients, merchants, attorneys, court personnel, and third-party partners
• Assist with settlement administration, including payment schedules, documentation, and compliance tracking
• Support attorneys and senior staff with case status updates, reporting, and file audits
• Manage incoming and outgoing correspondence and maintain accurate records
• Perform general administrative and clerical duties related to legal operations
Qualifications
• Prior experience as a paralegal or legal secretary, preferably in collections, commercial litigation, or financial services
• Working knowledge of court procedures, legal terminology, and filing requirements
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to manage multiple files and deadlines simultaneously
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel); experience with legal case management software preferred (Clio and Clio Drafts)
• Experience with Google Workspace (Sheets, Docs, Calendar) a plus
• Professional demeanor and ability to handle sensitive and confidential information

Education
Paralegal certificate, associate’s degree, or equivalent legal experience preferred.
Work Environment

• Fast-paced commercial legal recovery setting
• Direct support to attorneys and senior staff
• High-volume, deadline-driven workflow

How to Apply

Please contact Jason Peterson at 661-952-5482 for more information or to apply.

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(March 18, 2026) Supervising Self-Help Attorney and Family Law Facilitator - El Centro

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Supervising Self-Help Attorney and Family Law Facilitator

Salary

$91,690.98 – $129,070.86 Annually

Location

CA 92243, CA

Job Type

Full Time

Remote Employment

Flexible/Hybrid

Job Number

2026-10

Department

Operations

Opening Date

02/06/2026

General Purpose

Open until filled.
This is a professional position responsible for the oversight and day-to-day operation of programs providing legal services to litigants not represented by counsel.   The position is responsible for meeting all grant related requirements of the Family Law Facilitator’s Office and the Self-Help Center.
The Family Law Facilitator provides the services mandated by Family Code §§ 10000-10012, which includes the development, planning, implementation, and administration of a family law program.  That program provides legal services to litigants not represented by counsel, facilitates and expedites family law proceedings related to child support, spousal support, paternity establishment and disestablishment, and health care insurance and expenses.
As the Staff Attorney for the Court’s Self-Help Center, this position facilitates and expedites proceedings related to dissolution, legal separation, nullity, parentage, child custody and visitation, step-parent adoption, domestic violence restraining orders, probate guardianships, limited civil actions, name changes, and small claims. The Attorney recommends, develops, implements, and coordinates all aspects of the Court’s public access and outreach efforts.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
This position has administrative and supervisory responsibilities for the planning, supervision and operation of all self-help services, including direct supervision of clerical staff, interns, and volunteers. This position requires active membership of the State Bar of California.

Examples of Essential Duties

For a complete list of the qualifications and essential duties, please refer to the job description.

Minimum Qualifications; Licenses; Special Requirements

Training and Experience: 
Juris Doctorate Degree from an accredited law school and licensed to practice law in this state with a minimum two (2) years of mediation and/or litigation experience in the field of family law and at least one (1) year in a lead or supervisor capacity which may include managing a private practice.Licenses, Certificates, or Special Requirements:

  • Active membership in the California State Bar Association. The incumbent is prohibited from practicing law outside of his/her duties while employed with the Court.
  • A valid California Class C driver’s license and the ability to maintain insurability under the Court’s vehicle insurance policy required.
  • Bilingual Spanish Preferred.

Additional Information

Required to submit a cover letter and current resume with application. Failure to submit cover letter and resume may result in disqualification from the recruitment process.
Résumés will not be accepted in lieu of the required application and supplemental questionnaire.

Applications will be reviewed to identify candidates who meet the minimum qualifications; therefore, it is to your benefit to include all current and previous related work experience within the previous 10 years. 
Selection Procedure:
Step I: Applications will be reviewed to identify candidates who meet the minimum qualifications and have submitted required documents; eligible candidates will be referred to step II in the selection process.
Step II: Those candidates that are successful in the previous step may be invited to participate in an oral interview.
Additional steps for the selection process will include a drug test, background and reference checks.
Status Notifications
You will be notified by email during the process of this recruitment through governmentjobs.com. Please check your email spam/junk folders and accept emails ending with governmentjobs.com and imperial.courts.ca.gov. If your information changes, please update your profile atwww.governmentjobs.com.
Reasonable Accommodations

The Court provides reasonable accommodations upon request for applicants with disabilities. Please contact the Human Resources Department at (760) 336-3530 or HR@imperial.courts.ca.gov if you feel you will need an accommodation for any aspect of the selection process. The Human Resources Department requests that it be advised of special needs at least five days prior to the examination so that a reasonable accommodation may be made.

Employer
Superior Court of California, County of Imperial
Address
939 W Main StreetEl Centro, California, 92243

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(March 18, 2026) Part time Legal Secretary/Administrative support position - San Diego - (potential to go full time)

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Part time Legal Secretary/Administrative support position (potential to go full time)

Jacko Law Group, PC, a regulatory and securities law firm, seeks a Legal Secretary/Paralegal/Administrative Assistant to provide high-level support across various departments. This position will be responsible for handling an assortment of tasks and organizational projects including, but not limited to, research and administrative support for attorneys, administrative assistance to the Director of Operations, Controller and Managing Partner and other duties as assigned by Management. Success in the role includes a can-do, professional attitude, application of requisite skills, and completion of assignments under minimal supervision. The ideal candidate will be upbeat with strong attention to detail, excellent writing skills, ability to manage and multitask, and ability to strongly communicate with team members. This individual will be instrumental in managing the San Diego office’s administrative matters and will report to the Managing Partner. This position offers tremendous growth potential and an opportunity to learn about the legal and compliance industries.

Summary of position: Fast-paced and growing corporate and securities litigation and transactional law firm in search of an experienced legal secretary. This individual must be well-organized, flexible and able to multi-task for supporting a fast-paced professional office environment. The Legal Secretary will be responsible for:

  • Heavy calendar management
  • Answering telephones and directing all incoming calls to the appropriate party
  • Promptly and efficiently handling incoming and outgoing mailings, company correspondence and electronic communications
  • Litigation support, including trial preparations and proofing
  • Transactional support, including preparation of final deliverables to clients
  • Updating and generating daily/weekly reports, meeting agendas and contact management information
  • Arranging travel schedule and reservations
  • Interfacing with third-party service providers, including IT support personnel, telephone network consultants and other vendors
  • Interfacing with clients for initial intake and calendaring of meetings with attorneys
  • Coordinating and performing support services, including typing, proofing, filing, inventory management
  • Recording and maintaining attorney time sheets, continuing legal education attendance and credits, and expense accounts

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree or above
  • 4+ years of experience supporting executive legal teams
  • Litigation support experience a plus
  • Corporate and/or securities industry experience preferred
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize workload
  • Detail oriented and organized
  • Strong knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint & Outlook) a must
  • Experience with proofing and performing legal research
  • Type at least 70 WPM
  • Superior customer service with ability to remain flexible, proactive, resourceful and efficient in a demanding office environment

ABOUT THE FIRM

Jacko Law Group, PC is a member of the National Association of Women Lawyers (“NAWL”) and certified with the National Women Business Owners Corporation (“NWBOC”), respectively. The Firm delivers premier compliance and legal services to renowned financial institutions throughout the United States, including broker-dealers, investment advisers, investment companies, hedge funds, and private equity firms. What sets us apart: 1% of all firm revenues is donated to charity.

SALARY

  • Dependent on experience; $38-40/hr.

TO APPLY

Please submit cover letter and resume to jobs@jackolg.com.  For consideration you complete the Culture Index™ Survey by clicking on the link: https://go.cultureindex.com/p/qavPwbNUfJMr

Website: www.jackolg.com

Contact: Kathryn Konzen (kathryn.konzen@jackolg.com)

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(December 9, 2025) Senior Probate Paralegal (Fully Remote)

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(December 3, 2025) Judicial Secretary - Ventura Superior Court

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Under general supervision, provides general and confidential administrative and clerical support to Superior Court judges and judicial officers, processes judicial decisions and other specialized clerical services in support of the Superior Court of California, County of Ventura. Incumbent may also perform other duties as dictated by the business need of the court. Incumbents in this class receive general supervision from a court supervisor and perform a variety of secretarial tasks in accordance with pre-established policies, procedures, and standards.

Distinguishing Characteristics:

The Court Judicial Secretary class provides general, confidential administrative and clerical services to several judges and judicial officers, which is distinguished from a Judicial Assistant classification.  The latter attends court sessions to record proceedings and provide staff assistance to the judicial officer in case processing and courtroom documents review.

Examples of Duties

  • Organize, set priorities and exercise sound judgment, tact, discretion, and diplomacy in dealing with sensitive situations and concerned customers.
  • Composes, types, formats, edits, revises, proofreads and prints a variety of legal correspondences; prepares other court related documents and materials, such as jury instructions, opinions, rulings and decisions.
  • Reviews documents for clerical accuracy, completeness and compliance with court requirements; copies documents for filing and/or distribution.
  • Maintains calendars for judicial officers; makes and confirms travel and other arrangements for training and business trips.
  • Opens and reviews mail or internal correspondence; determines priority and routes accordingly, or as required by court’s standard policies and procedures.
  • Answers, screens and directs telephone calls; maintains a high level quality of customer service while assisting customers by telephone and in person; receives, responds to inquiries from the public, media, authorized parties, bailiffs, attorneys, and/or refers them to appropriate staff or supervisor.
  • Serves as liaison with judicial officers, management, other departments, agencies and the public to facilitate the resolution of a variety of issues.
  • Appropriately handles confidential information regarding court related matters based on a thorough knowledge and understanding of court polices and standards. Establishes and maintains professional and effective working relationship with judicial officers, court employees, members of the public and others encountered in the course of work.
  • Maintains and updates case management systems; law books; judicial time off requests, and various judicial lists and logs.
  • Provides backup support to other judicial secretarial or administrative support staff.

Other Duties:

Performs other duties as assigned.Minimum Requirements & Qualifications

Education and Experience: Completion of high school education or its equivalent –AND- two (2) years of legal secretarial or legal assistant experience acquired within the last ten years that will satisfy the knowledge, skills and abilities required for the classification.

Keyboarding proficiency of at least 50 net words per minute in a five-minute timed test. Applicant must provide at the time of the written examination an original keyboarding certificate and a copy of the certificate for our records. The certificate must have been issued in the past twenty-four (24) months prior to the application filing deadline date from by one of the authorized testing locations, as provided through this link: The Superior Court of California – County of Ventura – Career Opportunities, under Typing Certificate Information section.

 Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:   Knowledge of:
Computerized and standard office secretarial practices and procedures.

Computer and its peripherals, and other office equipment.

Courtroom protocol and procedures; legal terms; general and specific legal format such as California Style Manual; legal processing and procedures.

Principles and practices of business communication; correct English usage, including spelling, grammar and punctuation.

Court ‘s functions, rules, policies and procedures applicable to assigned areas of responsibility.

Regulations and procedures governing the maintenance and disclosure of sensitive and confidential information and public records.

Principles and practices of customer service and telephone etiquette.

Ability to (with or without reasonable accommodation): 

  • Operate a computer, its peripherals and other standard office equipment.
  • Refer to Rules of Court and local rules and be familiar with them.
  • Work in an environment that includes frequent interruptions, simultaneous attention to multiple tasks and meeting legally established deadlines.
  • Prepare clear, accurate and concise pleadings, correspondence, records and reports. Follow procedures and take actions within established authority limits.
  • Communicate clearly and effectively in English. Some positions may require the same in Spanish.
  • Understand and follow oral and written instructions.
  • Type documents from instructions, drafts, dictation, or transcripts.
  • Understand and respect limits of authority.
  • Move office locations without prior notice

Physical Requirements with or without Reasonable Accommodation:

  • Ability to use a personal computer and its peripherals including keyboard, mouse and monitor for extended periods of time.
  • Ability to sit for extended periods of time.
  • Ability to work in an environment that includes frequent interruptions and simultaneous attention to multiple tasks.
  • Ability to grasp and/or manipulate files, binders, pieces of paper or small objects. Ability to prepare or inspect court records, documents or office equipment with ordinary visual acuity.
  • Frequent hand, fingers and/or wrist motion.
  • Ability to reach at or above shoulder level.
  • Ability to communicate effectively, by phone or in person, to understand and/or convey detailed important information, instruction, and/or ideas.
  • Ability to work alone or closely with others.
  • Occasional bending and stooping.
  • May require movement throughout the courthouse delivering and/or retrieving forms, files, materials and information to and from other departments.
  • May require occasional lifting of files and books weighing up to 25 lbs.

Work Environment: 

  • Shared office environment with varying degrees of hot and cold air and lighting condition.
  • May be required to travel to other court locations for work or training.
  • Must be able to traverse indoors and outdoors, over uneven surfaces and pavement in all types of weather.
  • Constant interruptions and various office noises, with high volume of telephone and personal interaction.
  • Exposure to dust, copier and printer toners.
Important Recruitment Information:
This recruitment may be used to establish an eligibility list for full time, part time, regular, extra-help or fixed term positions. 

APPLICATION EVALUATION: All applications received will be evaluated based on the requirements of the position. A comparative screening will be conducted to determine which of the applicants will be selected for invitation to the next step of the screening and selection process. Those individuals who are invited to continue to the next step in the screening and selection process will be contacted via the email address they provided in their application.

SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE: If applicable, all applicants are required to complete the Supplemental Questionnaire for this examination. The Supplemental Questionnaire shall be used throughout the examination process to assist in determining each applicant’s qualifications and eligibility for this position.

WRITTEN ASSESSEMENT:  A job-related assessment will be administered.  Tentative Date: 12/16/25

PRACTICAL ASSESSEMENT:  A job-related practical assessment will be administered. Tentative Date: 12/22/25

SELECTION INTERVIEW: The interviews may be consolidated into one process or expanded into multiple interviews contingent upon the size and quantity of the candidate pool. Following the evaluation of the applications, the most qualified candidates may be invited to an oral board panel interview or directly to the selection interview. If an oral board panel interview is conducted, top candidates from the oral board panel interview will be invited to the selection interview with the hiring executive and/or members of the court executive management team. Date TBD

PERSONAL QUALIFICATIONS: All applicants must possess the personal qualifications generally recognized as essential to being an outstanding public employee, including integrity, initiative, dependability, courtesy, good judgment and ability to work with others as a team and follow instructions.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:  Working in any of the Ventura Superior Court facilities requires employees to be subject to security screening by security personnel who use a combination of walk-through and handheld screening devices.

Salary: $63,443.61 – $82,476.70 Annually
Location:  All Ventura County Court Locations, CA
Job Type: Full-Time Regular
Job Number: 2025-1125-1210-YV
Unit: Judicial Secretaries Ventura
Opening Date: 11/25/2025
Closing Date: 12/12/2025 5:00 PM Pacific
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(December 3, 2025) City Attorney - Santa Monica

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The City of Santa Monica, California, is seeking a principled, visionary, and collaborative City Attorney to serve as its chief legal officer and trusted advisor to the City Council. This leader navigates complex legal and political landscapes with fairness, foresight, and balance, strengthening organizational stability, fostering trust, and ensuring transparent, defensible decision-making. The ideal candidate is an accomplished municipal law expert who blends sharp legal judgment with innovation, diplomacy, integrity, and emotional intelligence. As a stabilizing presence, the City Attorney provides clear, independent, apolitical counsel; cultivates teamwork; and leverages technology to enhance accountability and efficiency. Driven by the City’s commitment to economic vitality, equitable growth, and downtown revitalization, this leader will help shape sustainable development strategies that preserve community character while promoting innovation and prosperity. This role offers a unique opportunity for a mission- driven attorney with sharp analytical skills, proven leadership, and unwavering dedication to shape the legal direction of one of California’s most dynamic and forward-looking coastal cities.

Serve the City of Santa Monica through ethical legal leadership, apply today!

View the full recruitment brochure here: https://indd.adobe.com/view/2b6297e7-aaba- 4b82-aebd-de3924dd2590

SALARY AND BENEFITS
This position will receive an annual salary of $320,232 – $395,352 DOE/DOQ, PLUS a competitive benefits package.

HOW TO APPLY
For first consideration, apply by January 15, 2026 at:

https://wbcp.applicantpool.com/jobs/1264597-300215.html
View the WBCP Job Board: https://wbcpinc.com/job-board

SAVE THE DATES
Round one virtual interviews will take place on February 6, 2026. Finalists will move forward to round two in-person interviews on February 21, 2026. Selected candidates must be available for both dates.

QUESTIONS?
Please contact your recruiter, Terri Maus-Nisich, with any questions:

 terri@wbcpinc.com
 866-929-WBCP (9227) toll-free
 541-664-0376 (direct)

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(December 3, 2025) Paralegal - City of Chula Vista

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Description and Essential Functions

To perform independent analysis and assist on a wide variety of legal issues involving litigation and advisory work under the direction of attorneys in the City Attorney’s Office.

This recruitment is open until a sufficient number of applications are received and may close at any time without prior notice. Applicants are encouraged to submit their applications as soon as possible.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED

Receives direction from an assigned supervisor. May exercise technical and functional supervision over clerical personnel.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS – Functions may include, but are not limited to, the following: Collect and compile facts and research and analyze legal authorities, such as statutes, court decisions, pleadings, and articles for use in preparing legal documents; assist attorneys in drafting legal opinions on contract, employment, torts, ethics, land use and Public Records Act issues, and make independent recommendations to attorneys; draft and edit legal memos, correspondence, pleadings, memoranda of points and authorities, petitions for writs and appellate briefs, motions, stipulations, orders, rulings, notices, declarations, proofs of service and other related legal documents; prepare necessary responses to pleadings and discovery requests for civil and criminal matters in both state and federal courts, and interact with City departments to obtain necessary information; file documents with courts and attorneys; review and research court files; obtain telephonic rulings and hearing dates; communicate with City staff; review and prepare  summaries of document productions, discovery responses, depositions, and/or digital media; interview witnesses; prepare documentation summaries; arrange, contact and coordinate investigators and experts; request subpoenas of records and review documents; and maintain telephone contact with courts, witnesses and attorneys; assist with document review and redactions for exemptions related to California Public Records Act requests; assist in trial preparation, including preparation of jury instructions, voir dire questionnaires, exhibits and coordination of court appearances of witnesses; prepare petitions and appeals; review contracts and assist attorneys through contract negotiations; maintain work production and flow, meeting established deadlines; perform difficult and complex legal support functions in major cases; build and maintain positive working relationships with co-workers, other City employees and the public using principles of good customer service; and perform related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying.  A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

Certificate of completion of a Paralegal Program approved by the American Bar Association; OR

Certificate of completion of a Paralegal Program at, or a degree from, a post-secondary institution that has been accredited by a national or regional accrediting organization or approved by the Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education. The program must include successful completion of a minimum of 24 semester/36 quarter college-level units in law-related course work; OR

Bachelor’s Degree or higher AND one year of full-time law-related experience* under the supervision of an attorney who has been an active member of the State Bar of California or who has practiced in the federal courts in California for at least the preceding three years of application; OR

High school diploma, General Education Development (GED), or California High School Proficiency Examination (CHSPE) certificate AND three years of full-time law-related experience* under the supervision of an attorney who has been an active member of the California State Bar or who has practiced in the federal courts in California for at least the preceding three years of application.

*Note: An Attorney Attestation of Completion of Law-related experience form is required to document law-related experience. Click here to access the form.

Per Business and Professions Code Section 6450 et. seq. (“Code”) Paralegals in the State of California must complete the following mandatory continuing legal education (MCLE): Every two years, certify completion of four hours of MCLE in legal ethics and four hours of MCLE in either general law or an area of specialized law.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of: Legal terminology, processes, procedures and the format for legal documents; civil litigation procedures and State or Federal courts rules, particularly in the areas of policy liability, personal injury, premises liability, employment law or land use; California Public Records Act; criminal procedure and prosecution practices; Federal, State and municipal law and regulations and administrative orders governing the City, the City Charter, municipal code and other procedures; standard office administrative and secretarial practices and procedures as well as local court rules and procedures, pleading practices and litigation protocol; computer applications used in the course of work, such as legal research databases, word-processing, spreadsheet and graphical presentation; organization, functions and activities of the City Attorney’s office and municipal government; legal office and secretarial procedures and requirements; legal research software for document review and redactions and case and document management software; correct English usage, including spelling, grammar, punctuation and vocabulary; basic business arithmetic.

Ability to: Perform extensive legal research with minimal guidance; Independently manage, respond to and prepare discovery pleadings; interview and interact with the public, attorneys and City employees regarding case investigation and trial preparation; maintain confidentiality; demonstrate understanding of and compliance with court rules, formatting requirements, and filing deadlines; understand and follow oral and written instructions; organize work, set priorities, meet critical deadlines and follow up assignments with a minimum of direction; communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work; work with various cultural, ethnic and socioeconomic groups in a tactful and effective manner.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions

Sit for long periods of time at a work station; operate a computer keyboard, typewriter and/or a fax machine; read typical business documents; answer phones and customer inquiries; file or retrieve documents or files weighing up to 10 lbs. from large filing cabinets both above shoulder height and below; and do simple mathematics. Work is performed indoors in a carpeted and air-conditioned office environment with fluorescent lighting and moderate noise level.   Some movement is required from office to office and there is exposure to the external environment when going to outlying offices and meetings.  Work is frequently disrupted by the need to respond to in-person and telephone inquiries.

Additional Information

Recruitment No.  25247511

Candidates whose applications indicate education and experience most directly related to the position will be invited to participate in the selection process. All notices will be sent via e-mail. This recruitment is open until a sufficient number of applications are received and may close at any time without prior notice. Applicants are encouraged to submit their applications as soon as possible.

Unless otherwise noted, a passing score must be achieved at each step of the selection process in order to have your name placed on the eligibility list for hiring consideration. The examination materials for this recruitment are validated, copyrighted and/or inappropriate for review.

The eligibility list established as a result of this recruitment will be for a duration of six (6) months, unless otherwise extended.

Link to the listing Paralegal | Job Details tab | Career Pages

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(October 20, 2025) Administrative Practice Assistant - West LA (Brentwood)

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ADMINISTRATIVE PRACTICE ASSISTANT

The Administrative Practice Assistant (APA) is responsible for providing administrative support to attorneys on a day-to-day basis. Under the supervision of the Director of Administration, the APA works closely with clients, attorneys, and other team members to ensure effective and timely attention to important legal matters. This includes handling discreet functions such as greeting visitors and vendors, overseeing food orders for internal and client-facing events and working closely with the Office Services Lead and Director of Administration to perform a wide variety of clerical and administrative duties, which includes providing a high level of customer service and support, while consistently producing an excellent work product. This is a part-time (8:30a-1:30p, 5 days/week), on-site position.

ABOUT OUR FIRM

Meyers Nave has a special reputation in California as a go-to law firm that clients rely on to handle their highest profile, most complicated and often most controversial transactions and litigated matters.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
The position’s essential functions include but are not limited to the following:

• Draft, review and revise legal and non-legal documents including correspondence and memoranda, pleadings, PowerPoint presentations, budgets, etc.;
• Format court pleadings according to applicable court rules and generate tables of authorities and tables of contents using Firm software;
• Build an understanding of, and facility with, local rules of court, municipal, state and federal rules of procedure;
• Quickly process requests received and provide quality control for projects prior to delivery to requesting party/parties (document shells, mailings, scanning, print/court filings jobs, binders);
• Greet all office visitors with professionalism, tact and courtesy;
• Process all outgoing and incoming mail;
• Ensure all pertinent deadlines are scanned to the Firm’s Calendaring Department in a timely fashion;
• Coordinate all office/kitchen supplies needs on a weekly basis, with the Office Services Lead;
• Attend to conference room set-ups prior to meetings, as well as breakdown and clean-up thereafter, including setting up video conferences as needed;
• Maintain common spaces on a regular basis;
• Assist IT Department with set-up/break-down of workspaces for incoming or exiting employees;
• Maintain library and file storage lists;
• Entering attorney’s billable time and preparation of expense reports;
• Monitor all common area equipment to ensure they are well-stocked and working properly;
• Maintain composure and work efficiently and accurately during highly stressful circumstances;
• Maintain dependable and reliable on-site attendance;
• Demonstrate excellent customer service by working cordially, cooperatively and productively with Firm employees; and
• Work as needed to complete essential functions;

Management retains the right to add to or change the essential functions of this position at any time.

QUALIFICATIONS

The following qualifications are required unless otherwise noted:

• High School diploma required; some college preferred;
• Superior customer service skills with strong organizational skills and ability to contribute to streamlining processes;
• Strong attention to detail with ability to work well under pressure and multi-task in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment;
• Self-starter with ability to work independently, as well as in a team environment; and
• Experience using Microsoft Office 365

HOW TO APPLY
Interested candidates should click here to apply.

This is a part-time, non-exempt position.

Meyers Nave is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any qualified applicant’s race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, military or veteran status or any other category protected by law.

The pay range for this position, working in our West Los Angeles office is $23.00 to $27.00 per hour depending on experience.

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(October 8, 2025) Litigation Legal Secretary - San Diego

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Join F3 Law: Litigation Legal Secretary – San Diego

Fagen Friedman & Fulfrost LLP, California’s leading education law firm, seeks an experienced litigation legal secretary to join a collegial team of results-oriented practitioners in our San Diego Office.

OVERVIEW:

The Litigation Legal Secretary will provide legal and administrative support to multiple attorneys. This essential, highly responsible, and accountable position requires the individual to work independently, anticipate needs, be proactive, maintain confidentiality, and demonstrate professionalism. The successful candidate must deliver excellent work and superior service to the Firm and the Firm’s clients. The candidate must also possess strong organizational and time management skills, communicate effectively, and be flexible as demands and priorities change.

REQUIRED duties and experience include:

  • Document production and file management
  • Extensive experience with e-filing in administrative, state, and federal courts
  • Draft, proofread and edit correspondence
  • Client interaction/communication with clients, courts, and attorneys
  • Knowledge of court rules and civil procedures in State and Federal jurisdictions
  • Legal calendaring via Juralaw and other electronic court rule programs
  • Management of multiple calendars, appointments, and travel arrangements
  • Preparation of travel/expense reimbursements

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • High school diploma or GED; Associates/ Bachelor’s degree preferred
  • In-depth knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, Coyote timekeeping, and DMS (iManage) or similar software
  • 3+ years of experience as a litigation secretary working with multiple attorneys; transactional law and administrative hearing knowledge is a plus

COMPENSATION & BENFITS

  • Salary: Hourly wage ranges from $38.47 to $50.49, based on experience.
  • Benefits: F3 Law provides a supportive and intellectually engaging work environment, comprehensive health insurance benefits, and a 401(k) plan with profit-sharing contributions.

DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION

F3 Law is an equal opportunity employer committed to reflecting the rich diversity of California’s six million+ students. We foster an inclusive workplace where differences in race, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, religion, physical and mental ability, and language are respected and celebrated.

Application Process

To apply, please submit the following documents:

  • Employment Application
  • Cover Letter
  • Resume

At F3 Law, we make a meaningful impact on California’s educational institutions and the communities they serve. Apply today!

 Please use the link to apply: https://hcm.paycor.com/l/r/360A3E2A

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