Paralegal job in Torrance at Kendall Law, P.C.

We're looking for an organized, detail-oriented, and experienced paralegal to play an important role on our legal team. You'll draft legal documents such as affidavits, prepare briefs, conduct legal research for trial preparation, and keep case files and other important information neatly organized and easily accessible. If you're interested in advancing your paralegal career with opportunities for growth, we want to hear from you. Responsibilities: Gather information about legal issues from the client in interviews Work with lawyers to prepare for trial by conducting research on legal articles, preparing and organizing exhibits, organizing and coordinating witnesses, filing motions, and assisting with client meetings Assist lawyers in preparing legal documentation, pleadings, and correspondence including correspondence such as interrogatories, subpoenas, deposition notices, complaints, pretrial orders, legal briefs, and affidavits Organize our case filing systems to ensure all documents are properly sorted and easy to locate, and other administrative duties as needed Draft subpoenas and coordinate with process servers Qualifications: At least 3 years of experience in legal services under an attorney or lawyer in a law firm setting Must have great time-management skills, and organizational skills Must have completed an ABA-approved paralegal certificate program such as an Associate’s degree or proprietary school program in paralegal studies, Bachelor’s degree desired Completion of a nationally-accredited paralegal program strongly preferred Strong oral and written communication skills • Knowledge of administrative procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, and other office procedures • Knowledge of principles and processes for providing client services including problem-solving • Knowledge of computer office programs, legal software, and telephones • Ability to make decisions quickly and accurately regarding complex situations and tasks • Ability to utilize independent reason and problem-solving skills with limited oversight in order to make accurate decisions • Ability to follow instructions and utilize problem-solving skills in order to meet crucial deadlines Preferred: • Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, and government regulations. Knowledge of Civil Procedure  • Familiarity/knowledge of landlord-tenant laws About Company: Chances are you didn’t enter the legal field to become a slave to your work. We didn’t either! At Kendall Law, we strive to take ownership of everything we do so that we can have the freedom to prioritize the things that matter most. This requires intense commitment to excellence, efficiency, and enthusiasm for client care. Here is what matters most to us: 1. Excellence in our legal services 2. Proactive Communication with our clients 3. Integrity in all that we do 4. Ownership of our results and responsibilities What You Can Expect Working With Us We are intensely committed to achieving the best results possible for our clients without sacrificing service, communication, and even personality. We want to maximize your strengths so that you can feel connected and committed to your work.