Paralegal

Paralegal/Legal SecretaryWe are looking for a skilled Paralegal/Legal Secretary to join a busy legal practice in California on a long-term contract basis. This permanent opportunity supports a plaintiff-side construction defect practice where many matters are resolved before trial, requiring someone who can keep cases moving efficiently through pre-litigation, arbitration, and active litigation stages. The ideal candidate brings strong organizational skills, sound judgment, and the ability to manage deadlines and legal support tasks with minimal supervision in a small-firm setting.Responsibilities:- Oversee case schedules by tracking court dates, filing deadlines, and procedural requirements to help matters progress without delay.- Prepare, finalize, and submit legal documents through electronic filing systems in both state and federal courts.- Arrange and coordinate key case events, including hearings, mediations, arbitrations, and meetings with expert witnesses.- Support pre-litigation activity by organizing case materials, assisting with settlement preparation, and monitoring next steps.- Review, sort, and maintain document productions so records remain accurate, accessible, and ready for attorney review.- Serve as a point of contact for clients, opposing counsel, experts, and outside service providers regarding case-related logistics and updates.- Maintain well-organized physical and digital case files while ensuring day-to-day litigation support needs are handled promptly.- Assist with knowledge transfer and cross-training activities associated with the transition of responsibilities within the practice.