Paralegal / Legal Secretary – Business & Real Estate
, | Contract To Perm | $24.00 - $43.00
October 14, 2026 | Job ID: 2191222
Job Summary
Paralegal / Legal Secretary – Business & Real Estate
You are an organized, detail-oriented legal professional with experience supporting business matters and real estate transactions. You thrive in a busy law office, manage competing priorities with confidence, and bring a collaborative, team-oriented approach. This is a temp-to-hire opportunity to support increasing workloads and provide coverage during a medical leave, with potential for long-term employment.
Location: Onsite – Santa Rosa, CA
Pay Rate: $24-43/hr per hour, depending on experience
Schedule: Full-time, Monday–Friday, 8 hours per day.
Employment Type: TEMP to Hire
What You Will Be Doing:
- Provide primary legal support for business matters and real estate transactions.
- Assist with preparing, organizing, reviewing, and maintaining legal documents and paper files.
- Support trust administration matters, as needed.
- Track billable time accurately using the firm's timekeeping system.
- Manage multiple assignments, deadlines, and priorities in a fast-paced legal environment.
- Assist with document filings, mailings, and other office-related tasks.
- Collaborate with attorneys, senior paralegals, and administrative staff to ensure smooth daily operations.
What You Bring:
- Experience as a paralegal or legal secretary, preferably supporting business law and real estate transactions.
- Trust administration experience is a strong plus.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and familiarity with legal timekeeping and billing systems.
- Strong organizational, time-management, and multitasking skills.
- A professional, team-oriented, and adaptable personality with the ability to remain composed under pressure, particularly during the busy November–January season.
- Ability to manage physical paper files and assist with general office tasks.
- Reliable transportation and willingness to drive for local filings or mailings preferred, but not required.
- A paralegal certificate is preferred but not required; experienced legal secretaries are encouraged to apply.
For over 50 years, Nelson Connects has empowered employers and job seekers to achieve their unique versions of success. Our commitment to excellence, integrity, compassion, and innovation has made us a trusted partner in connecting jobs, people, and communities. The remarkably talented and dedicated people of Nelson Connects are building on the rich history of this company to define the future of our industry, and we can’t wait to work with you.
We are Nelson Connects, and our purpose is your success.
To learn more about our workplace culture and the position, please apply!
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Jamie Retamoza
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Company Description
For over 50 years, Nelson Connects has empowered employers and job seekers to achieve their unique versions of success. Our commitment to excellence, integrity, compassion, and innovation has made us a trusted partner in connecting jobs, people, and communities. The remarkably talented and dedicated people of Nelson Connects are building on the rich history of this company to define the future of our industry, and we can’t wait to work with you.
We are Nelson Connects, and our purpose is your success.
Pay & Benefits Transparency
Nelson Connects provides compensation ranges for all job postings in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local pay transparency laws. The compensation range listed represents a good faith estimate of base pay at the time of posting for the specific position and work location, or locations where the role may be performed.
Eligible temporary associates may have access to medical, dental, vision, HSA, EAP, life/AD&D, short-term disability, 401(k) retirement plan options, commuter benefits, paid sick leave where mandated, and other state or locally required benefits, subject to eligibility requirements.
Where applicable, postings will describe any additional benefits, paid leave, bonus or incentive opportunities, commissions, and other forms of compensation specific to that position. Actual compensation offered may vary based on skills, experience, worksite location, shift, and other legitimate business factors.
Fair Chance Hiring
Nelson Connects will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state, and local fair chance and ban-the-box laws.
Temporary Assignment Disclosure
For temporary or temporary-to-hire assignments, the job posting will identify the worksite location, anticipated schedule, pay rate or range, nature of the assignment, and other information required under applicable state or local law.
Equal Employment Opportunity & Accommodation
Nelson Connects is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected under applicable law.
At Nelson Connects, we welcome applicants of all abilities and are committed to ensuring that every aspect of our hiring and interview process is accessible and supportive. If you require a reasonable accommodation to assist in your job search or application process, please contact us at peopleoperations@nelsonconnects.com for assistance.
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