What are the responsibilities and job description for the Paralegal - Now Hiring position at Brunn & Flynn?
Job Description
Brunn & Flynn, AV-Preeminent law firm, has an opening for a full-time experienced paralegal to join our firm in Modesto, CA. The Paralegal position involves exercising strong technical competence and organizational skills.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Must have a bachelor’s degree and paralegal certificate
- 3-5 years’ paralegal experience in litigation, probate/estate planning and corporate
- Proficient with Microsoft Office
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
SKILLS:
- Knowledge of Word/Excel/Outlook
- Paralegal support for multiple attorneys
· Must have excellent personal skills, including experience meeting and communicating, in person, as well as orally and in writing, with clients, opposing counsel, experts and vendors.
· Accuracy of work product. Ability to complete tasks assigned in a timely fashion. Ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure at times. Organize documents and coordinate document productions, including medical records.
- Ability to assist attorneys with propounding and responding to discovery (interrogatories, requests for admissions, and request for production, subpoenas) and motions (preparation of any supporting documents and exhibits)
- Review, organize and summarize medical records and deposition transcripts.
· Ability to manage corporate documents for clients.
· Ability to prepare probate documents, including Wills and Trusts.
· Must have experience calendaring discovery and litigation deadlines and depositions.
· Ability to stay on top of projects without daily oversight of tasks.
Seeking applicants with friendly, capable, and professional attitude--a self-starter with a willingness to work as a team player. Must be able to work full-time Monday through Friday (8:00 - 5:00). Please forward your salary requirements along with a cover letter and resume to Diane Porter, Administrator at dporter@brunn-flynn.com.
Company Description
Brunn & Flynn has been recognized for its excellence in legal ability, ethics and professionalism, by receiving Martindale-Hubbell’s highest rating of AV-Preeminent. Many of the firm’s attorneys have also achieved the AV rating, but all of the firm’s seven attorneys and staff of paralegals, law clerks, and support personnel are dedicated to excellence in the practice of law.