Paralegal / Legal Assistant – California Law Firm Experience Required

We only review applications from candidates who meet all of the qualifications listed below.

HOW TO APPLY

Send your application to ---------- with the subject line "Legal Assistant Application — [Your Name]" and include:

1. Resume highlighting your legal background and CALIFORNIA law firm experience
2. Cover letter describing your relevant paralegal experience as it relates to this role
3. Expected hourly rate or salary range
4. Available start date

About Bay Legal, PC

Bay Legal, PC is a full-service California law firm combining expert legal counsel with modern technology to deliver seamless, results-driven representation.

Position Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Paralegal with a strong legal background and direct experience in a California law firm. The ideal candidate holds a law degree, is a currently practicing attorney, or brings extensive hands-on paralegal experience in a legal setting.

Our Practice Areas You'll Be Supporting

• Estate Planning (Wills, Trusts, Asset Protection, Power of Attorney)
• California Probate & Estate Administration
• Real Estate Law & Real Estate Disputes
• Construction Law
• Landlord-Tenant Law
• Business Formation & California Business Law
• Contract Law
• Immigration

Required Qualifications

• Law degree (JD or foreign law degree) OR currently practicing attorney OR minimum 4 years of substantive paralegal -experience in a California law firm — required
• Paralegal certificate from an ABA-approved program preferred
• Minimum 4 years of paralegal experience within a California law firm
• Hands-on experience with Lawmatics and Clio Manage
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple cases and deadlines simultaneously
• Reliable internet connection and home office setup for remote work

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and organize formation and corporate documents (articles, bylaws, operating agreements, resolutions, governance consents) under applicable California requirements.
• Draft first-pass legal documents (bylaws, resolutions, agreements, contracts) from firm templates for attorney review and revision.
• Compile and organize supporting materials for matters (comparables, cost documentation, disclosure exhibits, regulatory filings) as requested by attorneys.
• Track and organize compliance materials, regulatory filings, ownership records, and deadline alerts relevant to client entities.
• Conduct factual research on entity status, licensing records, regulatory filings, and public records, subject to attorney review.
• Conduct client intake interviews and gather case information under attorney supervision.
• Communicate professionally with clients, courts, opposing counsel, and regulatory agencies.
• Manage and update case files, deadlines, and client records in practice-management systems (Lawmatics, Clio Manage, etc.).
• File documents with California courts and regulatory agencies, including e-filing systems, and coordinate execution, notarization, and e-signatures on legal documents.
• Draft, review, and proofread legal documents and correspondence; ensure accurate documentation of all case activities and maintain contemporaneous time records.