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Legal Assistant/Paralegal – (Monterey)

Monterey Law Firm seeks a Legal Assistant/Paralegal with experience in Litigation, Trust & Estate, Real Estate, and/or Business and Corporate matters. Applicant must have three or more years of experience in a law firm setting.

The candidate must demonstrate excellent work and share our values of integrity, teamwork, and reliability. We seek highly motivated, dedicated, and hard-working individuals who will provide exceptional service and enjoy our unique environment that is professional and friendly.

Responsibilities:

· Provide support to attorneys in Litigation, Trusts and Estate and Transactional matters

· Trained in document preparation (Litigation, Trust and Estate, or Entity formations), case calendaring and deadlines, Judicial Council forms, legal research, electronic filing, and client communications

· Maintain files and documents; coordinate with support services and clients, maintain schedules and deadlines, etc.

Requirements:

· 3 years relevant experience with a law firm, minimum

· Strong commitment to quality client service

· Strong computer skills (Office 365 and Adobe)

Excellent communication skills and ability to organize and prioritize your own work to meet the deadlines of the cases as required. Attention to detail with speed and accuracy is important. Applicant needs to be able to effectively and efficiently manage multiple projects and compete deadlines. Looking for a person who has the ability to adapt to changing priorities and remain flexible to meet client and attorney needs. Able to take initiative and anticipate what needs to be done. Can understand and follow specific, detailed instructions.

Please apply by sending a cover letter, including one thing you appreciate about the Monterey Peninsula, and Resume and in a PDF format. Appropriate candidates will receive a response to schedule an interview.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $50,000.00 per year

Expected hours: No more than 40.00 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Travel requirement:

• No travel

Experience:

• Paralegal: 3 years (Required)
• Law office: 1 year (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Monterey, CA 93940: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Work Location: In person