Paralegal

Scali Rasmussen has an outstanding opportunity for a Paralegal in our downtown Los Angeles office. We are looking for a team player who enjoys a cordial, diverse and a fast-paced working environment. The ideal candidate will possess a minimum of 2 years of paralegal experience. Must be organized, a hard-worker and a self-starter with strong interpersonal skills. Full-time position with a competitive compensation package.

Role responsibilities

  • Summarizing cases and preparing reports for attorneys
  • Conducting research, investigating facts and developing legal arguments
  • Drafting legal documents such as contracts, depositions and pleadings
  • Preparing and filing documents with courts
  • Organizing and archiving the documents related to completed and ongoing cases
  • Keeping track of changes in legal framework and providing timely updates on these changes
  • Helping prepare for trial by organizing exhibits and assisting with other tasks as needed

Requirements

  • Certificate of completion from an ABA-approved paralegal certification program of education and training, or an associate degree in paralegal studies.
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office, specifically Outlook, Word, and Excel.
  • Strong research and analytical skills.
  • Strong oral and written communication skills.
  • Excellent organizational skills.
  • Must be able to effectively manage an active caseload, manage time-sensitive documents and have exceptional organizational skills in a fast-paced environment.
  • Must be able to function effectively in a busy, team-oriented environment.

COVID-19 considerations

We practice physical distancing, check temperatures, and follow other CDC suggestions to keep our employees safe. Employees must be vaccinated to work at the physical office location.