A well-established mid-size law firm in Menlo Park is seeking a Legal Assistant/Paralegal to support its Real Estate, Land Use, and Litigation attorneys. This full-time position is primarily transactional work, with approximately 80 percent focused on real estate and land use matters and 20 percent involving civil litigation support. The firm offers a collaborative, mentorship-oriented environment where high-quality work and teamwork are valued.

Responsibilities:
Real Estate and Land Use Support
Support residential and commercial purchase and sale transactions, leasing agreements, and easement agreements
Coordinate signings, notary services, and recordings
Assist with Public Records Act requests, city and county ACCELA permitting, zoning and mapping research, and document production
Conduct property information searches, including through TitlePro
Litigation Support
Format, e-file, and e-serve pleadings and discovery in state and federal courts, and coordinate service of process
Maintain discovery calendars, organize document productions, and prepare hearing and trial binders in both electronic and hard copy formats
Arrange court reporters and videographers, and assist with exhibit lists and witness coordination
Administrative Duties
Manage calendars and coordinate meetings, hearings, closings, and public meetings
Prepare, format, and proofread correspondence, memoranda, and pleadings while applying firm formatting standards
Open new matters, maintain client files in both electronic and paper formats, and ensure proper document control
Prepare and send legal services agreements and run client conflict checks
Track deadlines, court and agency dates, and internal milestones; maintain tickler systems and reminders
Enter attorney time as needed and assist with client LEDES billing, including invoices and edits
Communicate professionally with clients, opposing counsel, agencies, consultants, and vendors

Work Environment
Firm in Menlo Park within a collaborative, mentorship-focused mid-size firm

On site for training and then will be a hybrid role after training

Practice areas include Real Estate, Land Use, Litigation, Trusts and Estates, and Employment Law
Compensation

Please submit your resume for confidential consideration.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance.