Paralegal - Wanger Jones Helsley PC (Fresno)
SAN JOAQUIN COLLEGE OF LAW, Fresno, CA, United States
Paralegal - Wanger Jones Helsley PC (Fresno)
The Paralegal assists and provides a range of legal support and administration to lawyers and other legal professionals engaged in civil law.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:
Preparation, filing, recording, and/or processing liens, deeds of trust, bankruptcy schedules, proofs of claim, judgment forms
Organize and analyze information; cross-check and validate information
Prepare written reports and draft legal documents including pleadings and discovery requests and responses
Conduct asset, real property, business, and people searches
Conduct business entity and UCC searches on Secretary of State
Conduct property searches on DataTree
Hearing, trial, and arbitration preparation experience
Case management of construction defect litigation, including job files, subcontractors, insurers, etc.
Preparation of Crawford and Additional Insured tenders and tracking same.
Minimum Qualifications
(Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)
Bachelor’s degree, associate’s degree, or certificate program in paralegal studies
Minimum of three years legal experience, ideally in Commercial Litigation with the emphasis in Construction Defect, Real Property, Collection Litigation (including Bankruptcy matters), and Business Disputes. Trial experience preferred
Equivalent combination of education and/or experience considered
Thorough knowledge of legal principles, legal research techniques, legal terminology, and government regulations
Excellent legal drafting, writing, and verbal communication skills
Excellent interpersonal skills, analytical, and critical thinking skills
Proficient with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
Ability to operate basic office equipment such as a copy machine, fax machine, printer, scanner, and computer
Ability to type 60 wpm preferred
Ability to work with databases and on-line technological platforms
Ability to be detail-oriented, diligent, and flexible
Ability to handle conflicting time demands and focus on task completion with little direction or need for supervisory follow-up
Proficient command of the English language in both oral and written format
Ability to work and maintain patience with diversified individuals of various ethnic backgrounds and professional competencies
Ability to maintain confidentiality in a professional manner
Pay rate range:
(commensurate with experience) is $30-$48/hour.
Schedule:
8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday
401(k)
Life insurance
AD&D insurance
Disability insurance
Health insurance
Vision insurance
Flexible benefits tax savings account
Paid vacation time
Ability to Commute:
Fresno, CA 93720 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
Fresno, CA 93720: Relocate before starting work (Required)
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Essential Duties and Responsibilities
The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:
Preparation, filing, recording, and/or processing liens, deeds of trust, bankruptcy schedules, proofs of claim, judgment forms
Organize and analyze information; cross-check and validate information
Prepare written reports and draft legal documents including pleadings and discovery requests and responses
Conduct asset, real property, business, and people searches
Conduct business entity and UCC searches on Secretary of State
Conduct property searches on DataTree
Hearing, trial, and arbitration preparation experience
Case management of construction defect litigation, including job files, subcontractors, insurers, etc.
Preparation of Crawford and Additional Insured tenders and tracking same.
Minimum Qualifications
(Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)
Bachelor’s degree, associate’s degree, or certificate program in paralegal studies
Minimum of three years legal experience, ideally in Commercial Litigation with the emphasis in Construction Defect, Real Property, Collection Litigation (including Bankruptcy matters), and Business Disputes. Trial experience preferred
Equivalent combination of education and/or experience considered
Thorough knowledge of legal principles, legal research techniques, legal terminology, and government regulations
Excellent legal drafting, writing, and verbal communication skills
Excellent interpersonal skills, analytical, and critical thinking skills
Proficient with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
Ability to operate basic office equipment such as a copy machine, fax machine, printer, scanner, and computer
Ability to type 60 wpm preferred
Ability to work with databases and on-line technological platforms
Ability to be detail-oriented, diligent, and flexible
Ability to handle conflicting time demands and focus on task completion with little direction or need for supervisory follow-up
Proficient command of the English language in both oral and written format
Ability to work and maintain patience with diversified individuals of various ethnic backgrounds and professional competencies
Ability to maintain confidentiality in a professional manner
Pay rate range:
(commensurate with experience) is $30-$48/hour.
Schedule:
8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday
401(k)
Life insurance
AD&D insurance
Disability insurance
Health insurance
Vision insurance
Flexible benefits tax savings account
Paid vacation time
Ability to Commute:
Fresno, CA 93720 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
Fresno, CA 93720: Relocate before starting work (Required)
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