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When our firm represents someone facing criminal charges, they receive more than just a lawyer who shows up in court; they have a team of dedicated advocates standing beside them.

Mixteco/Indígena Community Organizing Project (MICOP) seeks a Paralegal to support attorneys with clerical and research tasks, client interviews, and trial preparation on the Central Coast.The role involves document prep, file management, and handling confidential information in a fast-paced team s

When our firm represents someone facing criminal charges, they receive more than just a lawyer who shows up in court; they have a team of dedicated advocates standing beside them.

Job Description JOB TITLE: Paralegal DEPARTMENT: Social Services PROGRAM: MILA REPORTS TO: Program Manager LOCATION: Oxnard, Santa Maria, Paso Robles STATUS: Non-exempt HOURS OF WORK: 40 hours per week, grant funded until June 30, 2028 ABOUT MIXTECO INDIGENA COMMUNITY ORGANIZING PROJECT Founded in 2001, Mixteco/Indígena Community Organizing Project (MICOP) supports, organizes and empowers the indigenous migrant communities of California’s Central Coast through improved access to health and community resources, community organizing, language interpretation, education, direct assistance, cultural promotion, and our indigenous-led Radio Indígena community radio station. MICOP offers a fast-paced, multilingual and multicultural work environment dedicated to carrying out our mission. Summary This position is responsible for assisting attorney(s) by providing clerical and research support services including document preparation and review; interviewing clients and witnesses; research, investigations, and fact checking; and trial preparation. Responsibilities Meets with attorneys, clients, and other professionals to discuss assigned cases or projects. Drafts legal documents including routine pleadings and motions, affidavits, and interrogatories; files motions and pleadings according to judicial procedures. Researches and analyzes statutes, regulations, legal articles, judicial decisions, and other legal sources; provides written analysis to attorneys. Interviews clients and witnesses and prepares summaries of their statements. Prepares, organizes, stores, and retrieves case files, which may include evidence, exhibits, depositions, pleadings, exhibits, and other items. Assists attorneys with trial preparation, which may include attending trials and hearings. Develops and maintains records regarding billable hours spent on specific cases. Performs other related duties as assigned by management. Requirements Associate degree in paralegal studies or related field; Bachelor’s Degree in Paralegal Studies or related field preferred. Some related experience preferred. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Understanding of legal language and principles, research methods, court pleadings and processes, and other related matters. Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills. Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail. Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment. Ability to maintain confidentiality, and to exercise discretion and good judgment. Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software MICOP IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.

Assists attorneys with the handling of all aspects of litigation including, but not limited to, preparing discovery responses, meeting with staff to obtain necessary information and/or documents; preparing deposition summaries and related correspondence; assisting with motions, organizing and coordi

Mercor is seeking experienced Senior Civil Legal Paralegals and Accredited Representatives to review AI-generated legal guidance involving civil legal services workflows.Experts will assess procedural accuracy, documentation quality, and practical usefulness across common civil legal matters.Res

Assists attorneys with the handling of all aspects of litigation including, but not limited to, preparing discovery responses, meeting with staff to obtain necessary information and/or documents; preparing deposition summaries and related correspondence; assisting with motions, organizing and coordi

Overview We are hiring an experienced counsel-level lawyer to work directly with a leading AI lab's research and program management teams, improving how frontier AI models reason about real legal work.

Preparing affidavits, legal correspondence and other documents for attorneys.Organizing and maintaining documents in a paper or electronic filing system.Meeting with clients, attorneys, and other professionals to talk about case details.Filing pleadings with court clerk.Helping prepare for trial by

Join a leading AI lab's cutting-edge GenAI team to be at the core of the AI revolution, where your expertise fuels the development of the most advanced AI models.Overview We are hiring a senior legal domain expert to work directly with a leading AI lab's research and program management teams, im

Legal Assistant Job Duties: Keeps cases organized by establishing and organizing files; monitoring calendars; meeting deadlines; documenting actions; inputting information into file database an