Please mail in your resume to Owens & Ross, Attorneys at Law, 1118 Sixth Street, Eureka, CA 95501. Please do not call or stop by the office.
Full-time paralegal position for legal research, drafting legal documents, law office administration, client interviews, data entry, etc. in busy law office. Paralegal Certificate required. If you are still interested in the position after reviewing the list below please respond to this add and include your resume. Compensation range $24 / hr - $28 / hr depending upon experience and qualifications.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Knowledge of office practices, procedures, machines, and equipment.
Knowledge of correct English usage, spelling, punctuation, and legal terminology.
Knowledge of the organization and composition of business letters, minutes, reports, charts, and numerical and tabular materials.
Knowledge of the techniques of receiving callers, making appointments, giving information, and explaining instructions and guidelines.
Skilled typing ability and knowledge of personal computers, hardware, software, and related applications and systems.
Ability to follow complex instructions.
Knowledge of the organization and maintenance of filing systems related to the work.
Ability to conduct legal research and gather relevant information to the cases.
Ability to draft correspondence and pleadings, such as complaints, subpoenas, interrogatories, deposition notices, etc.
Ability to compose correspondence and reports.
Ability to maintain composure during stressful situations occurring as a result of workloads and/or deadlines.
Ability to communicate effectively.
Ability to use diplomacy and discretion in giving out information and in referring and directing callers and visitors.
Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations.
Ability to skillfully operate word processing equipment and/or personal computers.
Ability to transcribe documents from written, oral, or computer generated formats.
Ability to interpret instructions and guidelines in order to make decisions and take necessary actions.
Ability to determine work priorities.
Knowledge of office organization, workflow, and procedures.
Working Conditions
There may be stressful conditions such as workloads and/or deadlines.
Experience
At least one year of paralegal work.
