Paralegal (Spanish Fluency Required)

Romero Law, APC is a nationally renowned civil litigation firm specializing in employment law. They are seeking a detail-oriented and highly organized Paralegal I to assist attorneys with substantive legal work, case management, and document preparation to ensure efficient legal services.

Responsibilities

• Manage calendars, track deadlines, schedule appointments
• Manage records retention, including information storage and retrieval
• Manage all printed reference materials and subscriptions
• Meet with clients, attorneys, and other professionals to discuss assigned case details or projects
• Review and respond to email communications
• Maintain excellent relationships with clients, vendors, and coworkers
• Maintain proper billing records for client services provided
• File legal documents with various state courts and arbitration agencies
• Organize and manage discovery, including working with clients to complete discovery
• Organize and maintain case documents in paper and electronic filing systems
• Organize and collect medical records/billing
• Investigate basic facts and case law
• Search public records and other legal resources
• Prepare routine documents including, but not limited to:
• Pleadings
• Motion Papers
• Briefs
• Demand Letters
• Discovery Requests and Responses
• Legal Correspondence
• Other Documents for Attorneys as Requested
• Assist with trial preparation
• Summarize deposition and trial transcripts and exhibits
• Direct and coordinate service of process
• Assist with exhibit preparation
• Assist with presentation of exhibits at trial
• Prepare materials for hearings, depositions, and trials
• Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities and reading professional publications
• Accomplishes organizational goals by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments
• Performs other related duties as assigned

Skills

• Bilingual, Spoken Spanish fluency
• Associates degree or higher from an accredited college in a legal-related field or equivalent
• Some law firm or legal experience
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work well and negotiate effectively with a wide range of personalities
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• The ability to be professional and courteous
• Impeccable writing and proofreading skills
• Strong project management skills and the ability to multi-task
• Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Advanced computer skills with some or all of the following software including, but not limited to, MS 365, Google Workspace, Adobe, and Case Management System
• Familiar with legal terminology
• Current paralegal certificate or equivalent

Benefits

• 401(k) and Company Matching (100% on the first 3% deferred, then 50% of contributions from 3% to 5%)
• Fully Paid Dental Insurance
• Fully Paid Health Insurance
• Fully Paid Vision Insurance
• Paid Vacation (40 hours per year, capped at 80 hours).
• Paid Sick Leave (48 Hours)
• Paid Time Off (24 Hours)
• Costco Membership
• Paid Holidays
• Hybrid (4 days in office/1 day work remote) Upon completion of probationary period.

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