Paralegal

Job Description

Paralegal | The Surplus Line Association of California

The Tone:
This is a full-time, hybrid role at The Surplus Line Association of California, located in San Ramon, CA. The SLA serves as the only organization overseeing California’s $20+ billion surplus lines insurance marketplace, protecting access to coverage for businesses facing complex or unique risks. This Paralegal role is crucial for supporting the Legal Department’s operations, managing essential legal documents, and improving processes to ensure the smooth functioning of the organization’s critical mission. The SLA has been recognized by Fortune as one of the Bay Area’s best places to work due to its impact and strong employee culture.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-time, Hybrid
• Location: Hybrid, San Ramon, CA
• Pay: $75000–$115000 yearly
• Team: Legal Department
• Mission: Ensure efficient management of legal documents and processes while supporting attorneys and business stakeholders within a mission-driven organization.

What You’ll Actually Do
• Process Optimization: Improve existing processes within the legal department to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
• Document Control: Manage and organize legal documents and associated deadlines meticulously.
• Attorney Assistance: Provide direct support to attorneys on various legal tasks and projects.
• Interdepartmental Support: Collaborate with and assist business stakeholders across different departments with their legal needs.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Motivated legal professional with core domain knowledge of legal processes and support.
• Experience: Demonstrated experience in highly organized, detail-oriented, and collaborative work environments.
• Skills: Strong organizational skills, keen attention to detail, collaborative mindset, effective legal document management, and process improvement aptitude.