Junior Paralegal

Job Description

Junior Paralegal | Matura Farrington

The Tone:
This is a full-time role for Junior Paralegals at top-ranked law firms located in Orange County, CA. These firms handle sophisticated, high-profile legal matters across litigation and corporate transactional opportunities. This role is crucial for supporting attorneys and paralegals, offering hands-on training and increasing responsibility, as it is designed for individuals looking to build a long-term career in the legal field.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-time
• Location: In-person, Orange County, CA
• Mission: Support attorneys and paralegals by managing legal documents, assisting with closings, and facilitating efficient workflow for sophisticated legal matters.
• Tech Stack: Microsoft Word, Outlook E-mail, Firmex virtual document room, Federal Express

What You’ll Actually Do
• Maintain and organize case files, pleadings, and other litigation documents.
• Assist with comprehensive document review, case correspondence, and file management across various legal matters.
• Draft and review routine legal documents, including closing documents, resolutions, and form filings, utilizing Microsoft Word.
• Manage the distribution of draft and final executed documents to interested parties via Outlook E-mail, Firmex virtual document room, and Federal Express.
• Facilitate pre-closings and closings by preparing, collecting, and assembling all necessary documentation, while also reviewing executed documents for proper execution and maintaining accurate time records.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Entry-Level career path, suitable for a rising Paralegal or Legal Assistant, focused on litigation or corporate transactional matters.
• Experience: At least one year of practical law firm experience, or completion of an ABA-approved paralegal program.
• Skills: Strong written and verbal communication, proficiency in Microsoft Word, meticulous document organization, and accurate timekeeping.
• Bonus: Completion of an ABA-approved paralegal program is strongly preferred. Flexibility for occasional overtime to support client deadlines.