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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.
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