Litigation Attorney / Paralegal
Worldwide
KLG is an appearance attorney company providing limited-scope court appearances to attorneys and law firms across California (think: "substitute teacher" in the courtroom). We handle in-person and virtual appearances for criminal, immigration, and general civil matters. We’re looking for a detail-oriented Litigation Attorney or Paralegal to support day-to-day operations. What You’ll Do: - Draft detailed and accurate appearance reports following each court appearance - Contact courthouses before and after hearings to request priority, a second call, gather updates, follow-up on hearing outcomes, etc. - Communicate and coordinate with clients, appearance attorneys, courthouses, and law firms - Handle client intake and gather case information - Prepare hearing materials and coordinate appearance logistics - Track deadlines across multiple active matters - Draft, review, and format legal documents (pleadings, motions, discovery, correspondence) - Manage case files, court filings, and document organization - Conduct legal research and summarize findings - Additional duties may be assigned (as needed) What We’re Looking For: - Bilingual in Spanish and English* (mandatory) - Experience in litigation - Strong knowledge of California court procedures and legal document formatting - Familiarity with immigration law and/or criminal law - Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills - Ability to manage multiple cases and meet deadlines - Strong written and verbal communication skills - Experience with limited-scope or appearance-based legal work is a plus Compensation: TBD Hours: Approximately 10 hrs/week - Pacific Time hours
- Less than 30 hrs/weekHourly
- 6+ monthsDuration
- IntermediateExperience Level
- Remote Job
- Ongoing projectProject Type
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About the client
- United States11:41 PM
- LegalSmall company (2-9 people)
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