Careers

Redwood Public Law – Paralegal

About Redwood Public Law:

Redwood Public Law is a majority minority-owned law firm committed to serving public entities, and mission and purpose driven organizations throughout California. We strive to create meaningful impacts for the clients and communities we serve. We take on the most complex challenges facing agencies and entities throughout California and deliver results for our clients through strategic legal counsel and leadership. We are a reflection of the communities we serve and bring a practical, real-world approach to the solutions we create for clients. More than ever, good governance is needed to address the issues facing our communities. We embrace these challenges, offering creative legal solutions to meet our clients’ needs at this moment.

Redwood Public Law is built on five core values that form the pillars of our Firm:

• Extraordinary client service;
• Caring for each other and our communities;
• A collective strategic vision for the future;
• Respecting our differences;
• and· Treating everyone like a stakeholder.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive and values-driven workplace that attracts top talent and reflects our dedication to culture, community, and equal opportunity. Our culture is grounded in mutual respect and the belief that diverse perspectives and experiences strengthen our organization and drive better outcomes.

Opportunity:
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Our Paralegals work closely with our attorneys and support team members to proactively oversee case management from inception through and after trial or settlement, by providing case-specific, project, and trial support.In addition, Paralegals are expected to satisfy an annual 800 billable hour budget; work extended hours as needed; travel as required for case support; demonstrate excellent customer service; and attend work on-site on a regular, punctual, and reliable schedule.

Qualifications:

The ideal candidate will demonstrate excellent judgment, strong organizational and interpersonal skills, and a flexible and solution-oriented mindset, all while contributing to the firm’s collaborative and team-oriented environment. The minimum qualifications for this position include:

• Ability to work and bill as a paralegal under Cal. Bus. & Prof. Code section 6450;
• A Paralegal Certificate from an ABA approved institution, plus a minimum of three years of experience working as a paralegal with a California law firm or in-house legal department, bachelor’s degree preferred;
• Independently manage cases and proactively monitor and anticipate the needs of attorneys throughout the progression of cases (inception to close).
• Knowledge of, ability to interpret and institute in practice various laws, statutes, and regulations, including civil procedure, rules of court, appellate procedure, discovery act and local rules;
• Research various subject matter using IT and library resources available, including Westlaw, CEB, and Rutter Guides, other commercial databases, and online databases, including the internet.
• Perform cite checking, shepardizing, and proofreading of briefs and other legal documents using various guides such as style manuals and Bluebook.
• Organize and maintain case-related materials, including prior experience calculating and reviewing docketing dates for each matter, and ensure proper maintenance of any required case calendars;
• Assemble administrative records and appendices in various courts;
• Proficiency with the latest Microsoft Office Suite and/or Office 365;
• Proficient with iManage;
• Prior experience with timekeeping systems like Bill4Time, Clio, or Timeslips;
• Familiar with eDiscovery software and Adobe Acrobat Pro XI;
• Ability to work independently;
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment;
• Demonstrated ability to maintain high ethical standards and strict confidentiality of all information that the employee may receive as a result of her or his role; and
• Strong written skills, verbal skills, and interpersonal skills.

Redwood Public Law is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any qualified applicant’s race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, military, or veteran status or any other category protected by law. Redwood Public Law will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with state law.

Compensation and Benefits:

A reasonable estimate of the base salary range for this position is $48.00 to $55.00 per hour, non-exempt. Redwood Public Law will consider a variety of factors in determining final compensation, including other skillsets, qualifications, and experience, among others. Redwood Public Law offers a competitive benefits package, including health, vision, dental, long-term/short-term disability, and 401(k).

How to Apply:

Do you think you’re Redwoodie? Apply! We offer competitive compensation and benefits in a collaborative and rewarding working environment. To apply or find out further information about the opportunity, please email your cover letter and CV to: recruiting@redwoodpubliclaw.com

Contact:
recruiting@redwoodpubliclaw.com
Redwood Public Law
300 Frank H. Ogawa Plaza, Suite 430
Oakland, CA 94612