Paralegal Supervisor jobs in Stockton, CA
Paralegal Supervisor supervises the paralegal team and implements systems and processes utilized to conduct research and produce legal documents. Coordinates the preparation of legal documents and tracks projects to ensure the work is completed accurately and on time. Being a Paralegal Supervisor organizes documents into formal report and proofs for attorneys. Trains paralegals to effectively utilize databases and legal libraries to conduct research. Additionally, Paralegal Supervisor typically requires a bachelor's degree. Typically requires Paralegal Certification. Typically reports to a manager. The Paralegal Supervisor supervises a group of primarily para-professional level staffs. May also be a level above a supervisor within high volume administrative/ production environments. Makes day-to-day decisions within or for a group/small department. Has some authority for personnel actions. To be a Paralegal Supervisor typically requires 3-5 years experience in the related area as an individual contributor. Thorough knowledge of functional area and department processes. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
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Paralegal
- City of Stockton
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Stockton, CA
OTHER
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AT-WILL OPPORTUNITY
FUTURE SALARY INCREASES:- Effective 7/1/2024, 3% Cost of Living Adjustment
- Effective 7/1/2025, 3% Cost of Living Adjustment
INCENTIVES FOR NEW EMPLOYEES:- Sign on Bonus - $2,000
- 40 hours of sick leave for immediate use
FUTURE INCENTIVES:- Employee employed as of 7/1/2024 will receive $2,000 lump sum
- Employee employed as of 7/1/2025 will receive $2,000 lump sum
TENTATIVE INTERVIEW DATE: TBD
The City Attorney’s Office is seeking well-qualified individuals to fill a Paralegal position. This position will provide support to Deputy City Attorneys assigned to litigation. This position will conduct Legal Research and case review and may be utilized for Advisory support as needed.
City of Stockton employees in the City Attorney’s Office work a 9/80 schedule: 7:30 am to 5:30 pm Mondays through Thursdays; 8:00 am to 5:00 pm Fridays, with alternating Fridays off. Paralegals may be required to work additional hours and/or weekends to provide critical support for key initiatives.
Paralegals work under general supervision and perform a variety of confidential, complex, and specialized clerical, secretarial, and paraprofessional duties in the City Attorney’s Office; relieves administrators of routine legal clerical duties; and performs related work as assigned.Legal Secretary - This class performs a full range of legal secretarial work and office administrative services for professional legal staff. Incumbents apply technical legal secretarial skills with only occasional instruction or assistance while exercising judgment and discretion in the performance of duties. Work is typically reviewed only on completion. The Legal Secretary is distinguished from the Paralegal in that it is responsible for the legal secretarial and office administration assistance to the City Attorney and associated legal staff.
Paralegal – The Paralegal is fully competent to perform difficult, complex, specialized and/or confidential services at the direction of the professional staff in the City Attorney's Office. The Paralegal is distinguished from the Deputy City Attorney position in that it does not require a law degree and performs less complex legal tasks.Both Legal Secretary and Paralegal- Performs difficult, complex and/or confidential legal office support work, which may require the exercise of independent judgment, the application of technical skills, or knowledge of detailed or specialized activities related to the Law Department.
- Assists attorneys in the preparation of motions and discovery; intake of new cases; calendaring; scheduling of hearings, trials, and depositions; and copy and service (by mail and otherwise) of pleadings and discovery documents.
- Prepares, indexes, and files legal documents by researching and assembling information from a variety of sources (e.g., statutes, recorded judicial decisions, legal articles, treaties, constitutions, and legal codes) to prepare legal documents (e.g., briefs, pleadings, appeals, contracts, and affidavits);
- Types and transcribes a variety of correspondence and legal documents including: reports, forms, court pleadings, and other specialized documents (e.g., appellate briefs) from drafts, notes, resolutions, ordinances, legal opinions, contracts, briefs, leases, and agreements using a personal computer.
- Proofreads and checks legal documents and other materials for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with departmental policies and regulations; and checks legal cites for accuracy ensuring conformity with California Style Manual and/or The Bluebook guidelines.
- Maintains and organizes litigation and other departmental files including the copying, filing, and maintenance of individual case files and attends to a variety of law office administrative details.
- Acts as receptionist and receives and screens visitors and telephone calls and directs the caller to the proper person or personally handles the call.
- Arranges meetings by notifying participants and reserving rooms.
- Provides information to the public or City staff as required that may necessitate the use of independent judgment and the interpretation of policies, rules, or procedures.
- Assists with various tasks including compiling information and data for statistical and financial reports; maintaining a variety of records; checking and tabulating data; preparing simple statistical reports.
- Operates standard office equipment and various computer applications.
- Locates and interviews clients, witnesses, technical experts and others regarding cases.
- Briefs witnesses for trial, gathers and prepares exhibits and evidence for trial, assists attorney in preparation for court; accompanies attorney to court to assist during court proceedings.
- May train others in work procedures or direct the work of others on a project basis.
- Drafts legal documents, including discovery, administrative, pre-trial/trail documents, pleadings, motions, correspondence, and memoranda.
- Researches, studies, and summarizes laws, court decisions, and other legal authorities for use in the preparation of cases, opinions, pleadings, briefs, and other documents.
Legal Secretary: Possession of a high school diploma or GED and three (3) years of secretarial experience in a law office within the last five (5) years performing increasingly responsible and complex clerical work, including: preparations of various pleadings, motions, discoveries, and calendaring. College or business school course work in law office administration is desirable. Must possess a valid (two years old or less) typing certificate for at least 60 net words per minute from a recognized organization.
Paralegal: Possession of a high school diploma or GED and three (3) years of experience as Legal Secretary and demonstrated proficiency to perform at the level of the higher classification, or one (1) year of progressively responsible experience as a Paralegal working under the supervision of an attorney. Must possess a valid Paralegal Certificate from a recognized paralegal program approved by the American Bar Association, or possess a Juris Doctorate from a California Accredited Law School.
Other Requirements:- Possession, or ability to obtain a valid California driver's license.
- Legal Research and case review;
- Standard legal references, legal terminology, forms, and documents used in legal clerical work;
- English usage, spelling, grammar, and punctuation; business letter writing;
- Modern office practices, procedures, and equipment;
- Civil Procedure, law and motion rules;
- Structure of the California Court System and local, state, and federal rules of court;
- Various computer software such as: Excel, Microsoft Word, and Power Point;
- Municipal legal procedures and practices involved in composing, processing, and filing a variety of legal documents;
- Municipal organization and local governmental agencies;
- Function of civil discovery and preparation of discovery documents; and
- California Style Manual and The Bluebook.
- Use of Lexis/Nexis and similar legal research programs;
- Writing Legal Memorandum;
- Organizing files, including exhibits for trial;
- Preparing Trial Notebooks;
- Effective Communication with outside entities;
- Remaining abreast of current industry practice through continuing legal education courses; and
- Researching information from print and internet-based resources.
- Mobility - Constant sitting for long periods of time while operating a keyboard; occasional walking, bending, stooping, kneeling, reaching, pushing and pulling;
- Lifting - Occasional lifting of 10 pounds or less;
- Vision - Constant use of overall visual capabilities; frequent need for use of color perception, hand/eye coordination, reading and/or close up work;
- Dexterity - Frequent holding, grasping, typing, repetitive motion and writing;
- Hearing/Talking - Constant hearing and talking of normal speech in person and on the telephone; Occasionally speaking in front of large groups of people;
- Special Requirements - May require occasional weekend or evening work;
- Emotional/Psychological - Constant concentration, decision making and public contact; occasional ability to exercise sound judgment, especially under stressful situations; and working alone;
- Environmental Conditions - Occasional exposure to noise; and
- Working Conditions - Primarily performed in an office environment which is typically moderately quiet, but may be loud at times and at some locations.
- 1 Month Ago
Paralegal I
- San Joaquin County
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Stockton, CA
FULL_TIME
- Approximate Salary $4,125.97 - $5,015.14/month Opening Date 3/4/2024 08:00:00 AM Closing Date 3/13/2024 11:59:00 PM Employment Type Full-Time Analyst Mayra Nunez Introduction The San Joaquin County Di...
- 15 Days Ago
Paralegal I
- San Joaquin County
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Stockton, CA
FULL_TIME
- Approximate Salary $4,125.97 - $5,015.14/month Opening Date 3/4/2024 08:00:00 AM Closing Date 3/13/2024 11:59:00 PM Employment Type Full-Time Analyst Mayra Nunez Introduction The San Joaquin County Di...
- 15 Days Ago
Immigration Paralegal/Legal Assistant
- Equal Justice Law Group
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Jackson, CA
FULL_TIME
- Hiring Immediately!! Immigration Paralegal/Legal Assistant *Job Pay based on experience Equal Justice Law Group is currently hiring a Paralegal to join our team. We are looking for someone who is hard...
- 18 Days Ago
Paralegal/Legal Assistant
- Attorney Jason Dilday
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Stockton, CA
FULL_TIME
- About the role: Attorney Jason Dilday is looking for a highly motivated individual who is skilled in assisting lawyers in prepping and organizing various legal documents. Must be able to think critica...
- 13 Days Ago
Legal Secretary/Paralegal
- Corren & Corren
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Stockton, CA
PART_TIME,FULL_TIME
- Busy Stockton law office seeking legal secretary and/or paralegal. Good writing and verbal communication skills is a plus. Hours and compensation negotiable. Job Types: Full-time, Part-time Pay: $17.0...
- 15 Days Ago
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Supervisor
- Levi Strauss & Co.
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Livermore, CA
- Job Description You're an original. So are we. We're a company of people who like to forge our own path. We invented the...
- 4/25/2024 12:00:00 AM
Custodian Supervisor
- Opportunity Stanislaus
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Stockton, CA
- Job Description Job Description Opportunity Stanislaus is helping The Cathedral of Annunciation recruit a Custodian Supe...
- 4/24/2024 12:00:00 AM
Payroll Supervisor
- Express Employment Professionals - Concord, CA
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Concord, CA
- Job Description Job Description Position: Payroll Supervisor Summary: As the Payroll Supervisor, you will lead our payro...
- 4/24/2024 12:00:00 AM
Track Supervisor
- RailWorks
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Stockton, CA
- Job ID: 17826 Benefits Offering RailWorks is committed to helping our employees live better lives. We offer comprehensiv...
- 4/24/2024 12:00:00 AM
Maintenance Supervisor
- Superior Skilled Trades
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Ione, CA
- Seeking a Maintenance Supervisor with industrial manufacturing experience for a direct hire opportunity with our client ...
- 4/23/2024 12:00:00 AM
Sanitation Supervisor
- Human Bees
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Escalon, CA
- Job Description Job Description Sanitation Supervsior Location: Manteca/ Escalon $30.00-$35.00 Duties: Cleaning machiner...
- 4/23/2024 12:00:00 AM
Field Supervisor
- Sentry Security Services
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Concord, CA
- Job Description Job Description Job Summary General supervision of all client sites and acting as company representative...
- 4/22/2024 12:00:00 AM
Maintenance Supervisor
- Fpi Management Inc.
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Stockton, CA
- Company DescriptionMultifamily Property ManagementJob DescriptionThe Maintenance Supervisor will lead and mentor the Mai...
- 4/22/2024 12:00:00 AM
About Stockton, California
Stockton is the county seat of San Joaquin County in the Central Valley of the U.S. state of California. Stockton was founded by Captain Charles Maria Weber in 1849 after he acquired Rancho Campo de los Franceses. The city is named after Robert F. Stockton, and it was the first community in California to have a name not of Spanish or Native American origin. The city is located on the San Joaquin River in the northern San Joaquin Valley and had an estimated population of 320,554 by the California Department of Finance for 2017. Stockton is the 13th largest city in California and the 63rd larges...
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Income Estimation for Paralegal Supervisor jobs
$100,570 to $145,547
Stockton, California area prices
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