Scali Rasmussen has an outstanding opportunity for a Paralegal in our downtown Los Angeles office. We are looking for a team player who enjoys a cordial, diverse and a fast-paced working environment. The ideal candidate will possess a minimum of 2 years of paralegal experience. Must be organized, a hard-worker and a self-starter with strong interpersonal skills. Full-time position with a competitive compensation package.

Role responsibilities

• Summarizing cases and preparing reports for attorneys
• Conducting research, investigating facts and developing legal arguments
• Drafting legal documents such as contracts, depositions and pleadings
• Preparing and filing documents with courts
• Organizing and archiving the documents related to completed and ongoing cases
• Keeping track of changes in legal framework and providing timely updates on these changes
• Helping prepare for trial by organizing exhibits and assisting with other tasks as needed

Requirements

• Certificate of completion from an ABA-approved paralegal certification program of education and training, or an associate degree in paralegal studies.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office, specifically Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• Strong research and analytical skills.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Must be able to effectively manage an active caseload, manage time-sensitive documents and have exceptional organizational skills in a fast-paced environment.
• Must be able to function effectively in a busy, team-oriented environment.

COVID-19 considerations

We practice physical distancing, check temperatures, and follow other CDC suggestions to keep our employees safe. Employees must be vaccinated to work at the physical office location.