Paralegal Jobs

Job Type

Full Time

Job Title

Paralegal, Real Estate

Compensation

Depending upon experience

Location

San Francisco

Job Description

San Francisco boutique law firm specializing in real estate transactions, land use, environmental issues and litigation related to these areas of law has an opening for a Paralegal to assist with due diligence review and all facets of closings for complex lending and commercial real estate transactions. This position offers an opportunity to work directly with highly experienced attorneys and clients on cutting edge transactions in a friendly and collaborative environment.

Job duties include, but are not limited to:

Review and analysis of title reports, underlying title documents, surveys, and due diligence materials and preparation of title objections, responses and title policy requirements for commercial loans, acquisitions, and sales; negotiation of title insurance coverage and polices directly with title companies and underwriters; drafting of correspondence regarding transaction issues;preparation of closing checklists and critical date timelines; drafting and preparation of closing documents and escrow instructions;closing coordination directly with attorneys, clients, lenders, and escrow/title officers; and preparation of closing binders.

Candidate Requirements:

Paralegal certificate from an ABA approved program;

Minimum of five (5) years of direct experience as a transactional real estate paralegal;

Solid understanding of title insurance coverage, policies, forms and endorsements;

Strong attention to detail;

Ability to work independently;

Excellent verbal and written communication skills and problem solving skills;

Extensive knowledge of real estate terminology and a thorough understanding of the commercial transactional process.

Strong technical skills using Microsoft Word and Outlook.

Contact

Interested candidates can send a resume and cover letter to Janice Shepherd

Executive Legal Recruiter

Access Talent Solutions, LLC: janice@accesstalentsolutions.com

Employer

Recruiter is Access Talent Solutions

Website

Access Talent Solutions

Company Description

At Access Talent Solutions, we are committed to being career advocates. We dedicate ourselves to working with talented legal professionals that are seeking the opportunity to partner with an experienced, dedicated legal recruiter. Through our expertise and hiring connections, we support our candidates in navigating the rapidly changing job market, while providing ongoing personalized career coaching.

Job Type

Full Time

Job Title

Legal & Administrative Assistant (Spanish-English) - Growth Path to Paralegal

Compensation

$24-$29 per hour + bonuses + retirement plan + 3+ weeks of PTO/Sick leave + 11 paid federal holidays + health insurance

Location

San Francisco, California (Union Square) - on-site

Job Description

Duties:

• Client intake and follow-up via calls/texts/email/mail in Spanish & English.

• Scan, label, and organize digital and paper files, maintain evidence indexes.

• Generate invoices, track payments under attorney oversight.

• Log USCIS/EOIR notices, prep FedEx/USPS shipments, and keep the office stocked.

• Translate documents with LLM’s help and provide interpretation services;

• Correspond with EOIR (immigration court), USCIS, and ICE on routine matters;

• Process criminal and immigration background requests;

• Assist attorney with legal casework by completing data entry, filling out simple forms using e-Cerenade, gathering and organizing evidence, and completing other duties, as requested.

Growth Opportunities:

As you master the front office workflow and basic legal casework support, you will gradually assist with preparing more complex immigration forms and client declarations, assembling application packets, drafting motions and exhibits for immigration court, researching country conditions and other advanced case management—setting you on a clear path to paralegal promotion.

Must Have Qualities & Skills:

• Fully bilingual (Spanish & English) - 90 % of our clients are Spanish speaking.

• Detail oriented - high attention to detail is a must.

• Eager to learn & grow - The role evolves quickly; strong interest in receiving training and constructive feedback; quick learner and self-starter.

• Tech savvy - We live in PDFs, cloud folders, Excel spreadsheets, various software platforms and currently embracing LLM technology.

• Compassionate & patient - Many clients have survived trauma and are now under extreme stress given current administration; We are looking for someone compassionate, calm under pressure, and passionate about immigrant justice.

• Honest & discreet - You will handle sensitive personal histories and legal documents.

• Dedicated & reliable - Our office and clients need a team member we can count on.

• 1 + year admin or customer service experience - You already know how to keep an office running with a prior experience in an administrative, customer-service, or receptionist role.

Bonus points for college degree or Paralegal Certificate, any prior law firm experience, exposure to immigration law, Google Workspace, Cerenade/eImmigration, and billing or Monday case management software familiarity.

Compensation & Benefits

• Hourly rate: $24 – $29 (Depending on Experience and Education Level)

• Performance Bonuses: tied to accuracy, mastering core duties, turnaround and firm profit

• Generous Paid time off: 3+ weeks accrued (per year) of PTO/sick leave combined + 11 paid federal holidays

• Retirement plan with firm match

• Health insurance option is negotiable for the right candidate after probation period

Contact

Send a PDF résumé with at least 2 professional references to careers@aiglawoffice.com with the subject line “Legal Admin – [Your Name]”. In your message, please include: a brief bilingual (English & Spanish) (<300 words) cover letter with a short paragraph of why you are passionate about helping immigrants.

Applicants move quickly through a short language & accuracy exercise, an interview, and reference check. Target start date: Mid-August/Early September.

Employer

Law Office of Anna I. Garcia

Website

Law Office of Anna I. Garcia

Company Description

About Our Practice

Law Office of Anna I. Garcia is a solo boutique immigration law practice, located steps from the Union Square, that primarily defends vulnerable families facing removal in immigration court, handles asylum and humanitarian visas, and guides relatives through family-based petitions. The office is expanding, and we are looking for a compassionate bilingual teammate who will help run the daily office operations and quickly learn to provide legal casework support. Both our clients and you will know you each other by name and you will become part of their guiding light through the immigration process.

Job Type

Full Time

Job Title

Litigation Paralegal, Plaintiffs' Personal Injury

Compensation

DOE

Location

San Francisco

Job Description

Boutique firm in San Francisco is seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Paralegal to join their dedicated plaintiff-side personal injury team. This role requires a self-starter with 3 to 5 years of litigation experience, preferably involving complex cases such as residential fire losses and catastrophic injuries. You'll play a pivotal part in supporting the attorneys and clients with compassion, precision, and professionalism.

Key Responsibilities:

-Draft and manage discovery, subpoenas, pleadings, and correspondence

-Assist with trial preparation including exhibits, witness lists, and case organization

-Coordinate and communicate with clients, experts, and court staff

-Maintain case files and track deadlines and court dates

-Investigate facts and gather evidence relevant to fire-related and injury cases

-Support attorneys during depositions, mediations, and trials

-Summarize medical records, deposition transcripts, and other key documents

Qualifications:

-Paralegal certificate or equivalent education/experience

3–5 years of litigation paralegal experience, preferably in personal injury

-Prior experience handling complex cases, especially involving property damage and fire-related claims, is highly desirable

-Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail

-Strong written and verbal communication abilities

-Proficiency in legal software and case management tools

-Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment

Contact

Interested candidates can send a resume and cover letter to Michelle Seifert: Michelle@rinconsearch.com

Employer

Recruiter is Rincon Search

Website

Rincon Search

Company Description

Boutique law firm representing plaintiffs in mass tort litigation.

Job Type

Full Time

Job Title

Case Manager

Compensation

$70,000

Location

Walnut Creek

Job Description

Our client, a Walnut Creek trust & estate firm with over 20 years in practice, is looking to hire a Case Manager. The Case Manager is responsible for drafting estate planning (EP) documents, managing our estate planning client matters, guiding clients through the process until the documents are signed and delivered. Great student opportunity, paralegal certificate not required.

This position is primarily responsible for drafting estate planning (EP) documents, and managing our estate planning client matters once they have chosen to hire us, guiding clients and our work product through the process until the documents are signed and delivered to the clients.

• Primary responsibility for making sure EP work is completed on schedule by all participants and all data is correctly stored for EP matters

• Drafting EP documents and updating documents

• Obtaining additional information from clients when needed and incorporating that into our design documents appropriately

• Answering client questions about their homework, our process

• Making corrections indicated by attorney or proofreader

• Printing and assembling binders

• Explaining documents to clients during signing meetings

• Passing the CA Notary Exam and obtaining your notary commission

• Notarizing client documents

• Scanning binders and creating flash drive after signing meeting

• Shipping client binders when necessary

• Back-up on phones and greeting clients in the office when others are unable

Contact

Interested candidates can send a resume and cover letter to:
Janice Shepherd
Executive Legal Recruiter
Access Talent Solutions, LLC
janice@accesstalentsolutions.com

Employer

Access Talent Solutions

Website

Access Talent Solutions

Company Description

At Access Talent Solutions, we are committed to being career advocates. We dedicate ourselves to working with talented legal professionals that are seeking the opportunity to partner with an experienced, dedicated legal recruiter. Through our expertise and hiring connections, we support our candidates in navigating the rapidly changing job market, while providing ongoing personalized career coaching.

Job Type

Full Time

Job Title

Trusts and Estates Paralegal

Compensation

$80,000-$95,000

Location

Walnut Creek, CA

Job Description

Who you are: You are a detail-oriented, proactive and compassionate individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment. With a passion for working alongside a dynamic team, you’ll assist in handling a variety of matters including advanced estate planning, probate, trust administration, conservatorships, guardianships, adoptions and estate litigation.

Schedule: The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. This position is primarily based in our Walnut Creek office with occasional travel to our Oakland office (both are easily accessible via BART).

Requirements:

- High School diploma or equivalent; some college or vocational experience preferred.

- 3-5 years of experience as a paralegal in Trust and Estates, we will consider other practice areas if persuasive.

- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to establish rapport with clients and colleagues.

- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.

- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Word and Excel; familiarity with legal case management software is a plus.

The job is performed indoors in an office setting, and includes extended periods of sitting, movement and extensive work at a computer and phone.

Contact

Interested candidates can send a resume and cover letter vial email to Nicole Ramos Takemoto, Partner at nicole@candelarialawoffices.com.

Employer

Candelaria LLP

Website

Candelaria

Company Description

Who we are: We are a dynamic boutique family law and trusts & estates firm with offices in Walnut Creek, Oakland and San Diego. Our team is passionate about delivering exceptional legal services while fostering a supportive and engaging work environment. We’re looking for an efficient, hard-working and energetic Trusts and Estates Legal Assistant to join our growing team. We have a strong work ethic, but we play hard too. When adding members to our team, we are discerning in our hiring decisions because we care deeply about our tight-knit and supportive work culture. We believe strongly in giving back to and participating in the community and highly value individuals of like mindset and energy.

Job Type

Full Time

Job Title

Immigration Paralegal and Office Manager

Compensation

$30-34/hour depending on experience; Benefits include medical insurance and generous paid time off and sick leave, retirement and parental leave benefits after one year.

Location

The Law Office of Helen Lawrence is located in downtown Oakland, and currently operates in a hybrid work environment. This position requires at least working twice a week (and more, depending on work duties) from the office.

Job Description

We are seeking a full time (40 hours/week) paralegal/office manager to ensure our law practice runs smoothly and to provide critical support to our attorneys during these challenging times. We are looking for an experienced immigration paralegal to join our seasoned team. The ideal candidate’s leadership will help immigrants to navigate an increasingly complex legal landscape. They will possess strong communication and organizational skills, be able to work independently, think on their feet and anticipate issues.

The caseload includes:

• Removal defense specializing in detained and non-detained clients with claims for relief including but not limited to Cancellation of Removal and Asylum/Withholding

of Removal/Protection under the Convention Against Torture;

• Franco-Gonzalez class members, who are individuals with severe mental illness;

• Family-based immigration matters, ranging from relative visa petitions to complex waivers and consular processing;

• Other forms of humanitarian relief including U Visas, Special Immigrant Juvenile Status (SIJS), and Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA);

• Naturalization and citizenship.

Position duties:

Office Manager Duties (30%)

• Manage overall administrative activities for the office;

• Remain responsible for day-to-day operations, including purchasing office supplies, furniture, office equipment etc.;

• Keep the office organized and maintained (including lobby area, supply room, etc.)

• Monitor receipt of payments and complete billing-related tasks assigned by attorney;

• Complete administrative errands as assigned.

Legal Assistant/Paralegal Duties (70%)

• Assist attorney with caseload management and regular client contact;

• Draft correspondence;

• Maintain client case files;

• Translate documents from Spanish to English and vice versa;

• Interpret at interviews at the Asylum Office and U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) offices;

• Provide administrative support (calls, mail, payment processing and invoicing, faxing, copying, scanning and scheduling meetings);

• Attend online and in-person meetings and trainings to maintain an up-to-date knowledge on immigration law;

• Draft and support attorneys in different immigration applications and court proceedings;

• Other duties as assigned by Attorneys.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience;

• Bilingual with fluency in English and Spanish required;

• Minimum of two-years legal experience, with a strong preference for three or more years of immigration experience;

• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral;

• Ability to and interest in working closely with clients from diverse backgrounds;

• Strong attention to detail and ability to keep track of deadlines.

• Experience in Excel preferred but not required.

• Working knowledge of Gsuite products (Gmail, Google Calendar)

Immediate Start Date.

Contact

Please send your resume, statement of interest, and 2 references to helen@oakimmigration.com. Include the title of the position in the subject line.

Employer

The Law Office of Helen Lawrence

Website

The Law Office of Helen Lawrence

Company Description

The Law Office of Helen Lawrence is an Oakland-based immigration law practice dedicated to providing direct representation and legal services to individuals before immigration courts and agencies. We put clients at the center of our practice—representing them with compassion, patience and attention to their goals and needs. Our office offers vigorous, committed advocacy

towards defending and promoting immigrants’ rights. The attorneys have over 20 years of combined experience in this field.

Job Type

Full Time

Job Title

Litigation Paralegal 

Compensation

$36-$42/hour

Location

San Francisco, California 94104

Job Description

Title: Litigation Paralegal

About us: Wolford Wayne LLP is a boutique law firm priding ourselves in providing practical, affordable and aggressive representation of residential tenants. Located in San Francisco’s financial district, we are seeking a paralegal who possesses proactiveness, a detail-oriented eagle eye, a collaborative work energy, and a curious nature to ask questions with an interest in renters’ rights.

Total Compensation:

-Compensation $36-42 per hour

-Full-time 40 hours per week

-Hybrid schedule, 2-3 days per week in office

-Competitive salary guided by the market

-Performance based bonuses, semi-annually

-Health, dental, vision insurance

-Eligibility of a 401k after one year of service

Responsibilities include:

-Gather, organize, and synthesize information and documents from clients and third parties

-Draft pleadings including complaints and basic motions

-Prepare discovery requests and responses

-Research and draft subpoenas

-Analyze opposing party discovery responses for deficiencies and pertinent information

-Draft meet and confer letters on potential discovery issues

-Assist with drafting mediation briefs and compiling exhibits

-Manage calendaring and filing deadlines

Skills and Qualifications:

-Treat clients professionally

-Contribute to a congenial and collaborative work environment

-Take autonomous action with a variety of complex, competing tasks and duties

-Deliver quality work that is accurate and thorough

-Suggest process improvements that help the firm run more efficiently

-Fluency in the Spanish, Cantonese or Mandarin language strongly preferred

-Minimum of one year of civil litigation experience in California State Courts

-Bachelor’s Degree and/or Paralegal certificate

Contact

Interested candidates should email info@wolford-wayne.com with a cover letter, resume and writing sample.

Employer

Wolford Wayne

Website

Wolford Wayne

Job Type

Full Time

Job Title

Litigation Paralegal

Compensation

$65,000+

Location

San Francisco, hybrid

Job Description

Our client, a large fast paced national law firm, is seeking a full-time litigation paralegal to join their team in San Francisco. This position is hybrid so must be able to get to the SF office when needed. Ideal candidate will possess 1-4 years of experience in civil litigation working within a law firm environment or in-house corporate company, BS/BA degree AND a Paralegal Certificate from an ABA approved program. Duties and responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

• Preparing legal documents, pleadings, motions, and stipulations

• Must be proficient in e-filing in both federal and state courts

• Paralegal tasks will include e-discovery, document review and document production

• Propounding discovery, assisting attorneys with trial preparation and case management

• MS Office, iManage, document management software, calendaring, PACER, EFS, etc.

Contact

Interested candidates can send a resume and cover letter via email to Kristin Berry: kberry@sdlegalease.com

Employer

Legal Ease

Job Type

Full Time

Job Title

Legal Secretary

Compensation

$34 - $38 per hour

Location

San Rafael, CA 94903

Job Description

Schedule: Monday - Friday 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Duration: Full Time/Temporary

Description:

Under general direction performs difficult and complex specialized legal duties which include procedural, legal office support, and financial tasks that require substantive knowledge related to Juvenile Dependency, Probate and/or litigation matters; provides specialized program consultation; and performs related work as required.

•Researches, gathers and organizes all information necessary to complete petitions for temporary and permanent conservatorships, special needs trusts, and for the administration of decedent estates.

•Assists public and private conservators and public guardians in all stages of temporary and permanent conservatorship appointments, renewals, dismissals, terminations, and medical treatment processes, including preparing necessary legal documents.

•Reviews the adequacy and sufficiency of documents prior to setting matters for hearings.

•Prepares accountings and inventories of expenditures, assets and appraisals.

•Acts as liaison, provides information, and explains procedures to governmental agencies, conservatives, families, and the public involved in probate/LPS matters.

•Independently compiles and prepares forms, documents, pleadings, correspondence, citations, and subpoenas for review and signature by staff attorneys.

•Interacts with Judges and court personnel, including obtaining authorization and signatures.

•Develops and maintains accurate and efficient files and diary calendar systems for hearings, trials, mediation and renewals.

•Coordinates responses for Public Record Act requests.

Contact

Interested candidates can send a resume and cover letter to Leonardo Castro – Employment Specialist

Express Employment Professionals (Marin County)

38 Mitchell Blvd | San Rafael, CA 94903

Call or Text: (415) 472-5400 | Email: Leo.Castro@ExpressPros.com

Employer

Express Employment Professionals (Marin County)

Website

Express Employment Professionals job openings

Company Description

The County Council's office is responsible for enacting laws, approving budgets, and overseeing county services. They make decisions on issues like land use, public safety, and infrastructure, and also manage public resources and ensure compliance with state and federal regulations.

Job Type

Full Time

Job Title

Litigation Paralegal

Compensation

$100,000 per year

Location

San Francisco, CA

Job Description

We are seeking an ambitious, efficient, and creative paralegal to join our boutique litigation team in San Francisco. We are a majority women owned and operated small firm with a big personality; our team loves what we do, and we do it well. You will work closely with top-tier attorneys to prepare high stakes intellectual property matters for trial.

Primary Responsibilities:

-Organize and monitor large matter files including assisting with transition of case files from co- or predecessor counsel.

-Ownership of all case correspondence, pleadings, transcripts and other case materials.

-Ownership of trial exhibits and trial notebooks including exhibit numbering, redactions, and witness

-Assist with fact investigations in partnership with attorneys and other legal staff, including conducting searches of docket materials, witness interviews and transcripts, legal databases, and public records.

-Assist in deposition preparation, including management of documents and exhibits and coordination with litigation support vendors.

-Perform legal research and document summaries.

-Draft and prepare legal documents including discovery, pleadings, notices, and court forms.

-Electronically file and serve legal documents in compliance with applicable rules and procedures.
 

It goes without saying, but we will say it: your work must be done under the guidance of attorneys, and in careful compliance with ethical guidelines and firm policies. As a paralegal, you are responsible for monitoring and meeting deadlines in your cases, and for managing time appropriately. We care deeply about getting it right for our clients; the right paralegal for our firm takes great pride in their work and is excited to dig in on complex matters.
 

Ideal Skills and Experience:

-Minimum of two years of experience as a litigation paralegal; trial experience greatly preferred.

-Experience with PACER and electronic filing systems, document review platforms (DISCO, Everlaw, or Relativity), Google Workspace (Drive, Docs, Sheets), legal databases (Westlaw, LEXIS), and federal and state rules of civil procedure as well as local court rules.

-Highly organized and comfortable owning large volumes of information.

-Keen attention to detail and commitment to providing top-tier work product.
 

This position will require overtime to meet litigation deadlines. We do not require a paralegal certificate. We may be a small firm, but we can assure you this is a fast-paced environment with opportunities to gain immediate experience in IP litigation. If you are excited to take on high stakes litigation, we greatly encourage you to apply, even if you do not currently meet all of the “skills and experience” listed here.

Contact

Interested candidates can send a resume and cover to our Recruiting Department by email: recruiting@office.warrenkashwarren.com

Employer

Warren Kash Warren

Website

Warren Kash Warren

Company Description

Warren Kash Warren is a boutique litigation firm representing top-tier clients in cutting edge technology matters. We are majority woman owned and operated and we know how to bring it at trivia night. We are selective when we hire; we are looking for a smart and engaging paralegal to join our growing team.

Job Type

Full Time

Job Title

Family Law Paralegal/Legal Assistant

Compensation

Starting compensation (annually) for a legal assistant is $70,500-$86,500; for a paralegal, it's $72,500-$88,500.

Location

San Francisco, CA. Hybrid position: minimum of three days in-office in one or more of our Open Door Legal office locations.

Job Description

About Us:

“It always seems impossible until it’s done.” - Nelson Mandela

We believe that even the biggest problems can be broken down into small, achievable steps. Poverty and access to justice are part of the same problem. And to solve this, we just need to discover what the steps are. At Open Door Legal (ODL), we’re pioneering the country’s first system of universal access to civil legal representation to dramatically reduce poverty and prove that the law really can belong to all of us. To achieve this ambitious goal, we’ve created an award-winning and best-in-class legal aid organization full of passionate, motivated, gritty, thoughtful, and team-oriented people.

We believe that injustice is the heart of poverty, and we're looking for someone to join us in having a systemic impact on how we, as a society, ensure justice for all.

Overview of Position:

As the Family Law Paralegal, you will provide critical support to our family law team by ensuring all of our family law clients receive excellent legal services. Our family practice team helps to heal families and communities, reduce conflict, and set our clients (and their children) up for future success. Our unique and innovative model of practice involves advising and representing both men and women in all areas of family law and victim’s rights, including child custody and visitation, child support and parentage, divorce, Domestic Violence Restraining Orders, guardianship, adoption, victim compensation, and protection of rights pursuant to Marsy’s Law. Our clients are incredibly brave and resilient, and we seek to support them when they face an intense or contentious case in court.

Day-to-day tasks include: providing basic rights advice (with attorney supervision), conducting intakes, completing court forms for clients’ cases, triaging potential clients, coordinating service of process, physically filing documents at SF Superior Court, e-filing documents, communicating case progress to clients, and communicating with clients, including drafting letters and other correspondence. You will be the paralegal for the entire family law practice and will be working with multiple attorneys and providing support for the entire practice’s caseload. The work is fast-paced and will require you to be organized, think critically and dynamically, and demonstrate empathy and awareness in understanding the needs of our community. Overall, this position is intended to be a challenging yet extremely rewarding experience for someone looking to make a difference in clients’ lives with an innovative, results-oriented, and fast-growing organization.

Responsibilities:

• Embrace and embody our mission of universal access to civil legal aid and ensure that everyone in our service area with a viable family law issue gets appropriate help, including legal advice and representation.
• Support our growing Family Law team (currently one managing attorney and three staff attorneys) and interns/fellows/volunteers.
• Execute timely filings (including drafting and compiling forms to file in court, such as fee waivers, proofs of service, and other standard filings) and mailings, ensuring they are high-quality and within the deadline. Communicate with the clerks about scheduling or filing issues. Physically go to SF Superior Court (400 McAllister St.) 1-3 times a week to file, deliver courtesy copies, and/or pick up orders.
• Oversee service of process (personal, substitute, and mail). Understand the civil procedure behind service. Use creative methods to locate and serve evasive defendants. Coordinate with the sheriffs or private process servers to ensure personal service is completed by the deadline.
• Work with the attorney and client to assist with discovery requests, fact-gathering for the client’s case using information technologies, calling possible witnesses, or business or government agencies.
• Review documents with clients and obtain their informed signatures.
• Provide clients’ rights counseling and case management, including maintaining and providing necessary follow-up with clients.
• Commit to leading the office in representing our mission and values externally to potential clients, clients, and others as well as internally to all teammates and volunteers. Our values are passion, grit, teamwork, caring, and dynamism.
• Provide services and support to our low-income clients with humility and awareness of cultural, socio-economic, and disability differences.

Requirements:

• At least an associate’s degree or equivalent work experience. A paralegal certificate or declaration is required for a paralegal designation.
• Strong time management skills and the ability to handle quick timelines, manage diverse activities, and meet critical deadlines with minimal supervision.
• Strong time-management skills and the ability to organize case tasks, manage diverse activities, and meet critical deadlines with minimal supervision.
• Must actively demonstrate cultural humility and sensitivity to barriers low-income residents face when attempting to access the justice system.
• Authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.
• Demonstrated understanding of how to effectively provide trauma-informed advocacy for clients in crisis, including those experiencing domestic violence.
• Hybrid position: minimum of three days in-office in one or more of our Open Door Legal office locations.
• Have a high level of comfort learning and using technology and cloud-based case management systems. We use Salesforce, Dropbox and Google Suite.

Bonus Points:

• Comfortable translating and interpreting from English to Spanish and vice versa legal information without assistance. Also comfortable performing client support and paralegal/legal assistant tasks in Spanish.
• Previous experience working with family law issues (custody and visitation, dissolution, domestic violence).
• Previous experience as a paralegal, legal assistant, legal secretary, or client advocate.
• Experience with filing and interacting within the San Francisco Superior Court.
• Experience working with low-income and vulnerable populations.
• Experience working in a high-volume direct services legal aid or similar environment.
• Having lived a significant period of your life in San Francisco proper.
• Starting compensation (annually) for a legal assistant is $70,500-$86,500; for a paralegal, it's $72,500-$88,500.

Benefits:

• Loan Repayment Assistance - for staff pursuing 10-year public interest debt forgiveness, we will pay the minimum payment on all qualifying loans so that you don’t need to worry about student loan debt (this is a conditional benefit).
• Medical/Dental/Vision Plan offerings at 100% coverage
• Paid mental health benefit
• Generous paid time off (four weeks vacation and two weeks sick/care)
• Flexible work hours
• Generous paid parental leave
• 401K/Retirement Account

We believe everyone is always learning. We financially invest in individual professional development for each staff member and provide many internal and external mentorships, coaching, and learning opportunities (conferences, workshops, etc.).

We are a fun and hard-working office with best-in-class technology solutions for anyone who’s passionate about making a meaningful and measurable difference.

Open Door Legal is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or any other applicable legally protected characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state, and local law including the San Francisco Fair chance Ordinance.

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities in our recruiting process. If you need any assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please let us know at whitney [at] opendoorlegal [dot] org.

Contact

To apply, submit your cover letter and resume.

Apply on the Open Door Legal HR site.

Applications submitted prior to June 6, 2025 will receive priority consideration.

Ideal Start Date: July 2025

Employer

Open Door Legal

Website

Open Door Legal

Company Description

We’re an award-winning nonprofit working to show that poverty will be dramatically reduced when everyone has access to the law.

Job Type

Full Time

Job Title

Bankruptcy Paralegal

Compensation

$75,000 - $85,000, negotiable based on prior experience

Location

Santa Clara, CA

Job Description

Collegial 5-lawyer firm seeks a highly skilled, newly-minted paralegal ready to join our fast-growing business bankruptcy and litigation practice. 2-3 years minimum experience as a legal assistant required.

Required skills include:

• Fluency using Microsoft Word, Microsoft Outlook, and Microsoft Office 365;

• Ability and experience in electronic filings with Federal and State court systems;

• Willingness to learn and perfect gathering and input of clients’ bankruptcy information, preparation

of petitions, Schedules and SOFA’s;

• Ability to work full time and in person.

Preferred skills include:

• Experience preparing and filing Chapter 7 and Chapter 11 cases in Jubilee and/or Best Case;

• Clio Manage and Clio Grow;

• Experience with client intake.

Contact

Interested candidates can send a resume and cover letter to Robert G. Harris at rob@bindermalter.com

Employer

Binder Malter Harris & Rome Banks LLP

Website

Binder Malter Harris & Rome Banks

Company Description

Our firm is a well-established bankruptcy boutique and has been in operation since 1987. We seek forward-thinking, motivated applicants interested in a welcoming environment in which they can learn and grow with us.