Paralegal at Cherry Bekaert in San Francisco, CA

Job description

• Our client is seeking a detail-oriented Paralegal to support a fast-paced legal team. This role will provide administrative and legal support to attorneys, ensuring efficient case management, document preparation, and scheduling coordination. The ideal candidate brings recent experience within a law firm environment and thrives in a deadline-driven setting.

Responsibilities

• Legal Support
• Prepare, format, proofread, and edit legal documents, pleadings, and correspondence
• Assist with court filings and preparation of statements and forms
• Support legal research activities and coordinate with vendors, experts, and opposing counsel
• Assist with trial preparation, including briefs and supporting materials
• Organize and maintain discovery and pleading binders
• Administrative Support
• Serve as a point of contact for clients, attorneys, and internal staff
• Maintain and update case management systems and records
• Manage calendars, track deadlines, and coordinate court appearances
• Answer and direct calls, take detailed messages, and follow up as needed
• Process expense reimbursements and check requests
• Maintain multiple schedules and provide timely reminders
• Scheduling & Coordination
• Schedule meetings, depositions, and client appointments
• Arrange travel logistics for attorneys as needed

Requirements

• 2+ years of recent experience in a law firm environment

Skills

Required

• Legal document preparation
• Court filings
• Legal research
• Case management
• Calendar management
• Client communication
• Attention to detail
• Deadline-driven