Legal Assistant

Are you an experienced civil litigation paralegal ready to take the next step in your legal career? Patenaude & Felix, APC is seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Legal Assistant to join our growing legal team. We offer competitive compensation, excellent benefits, and a supportive environment where your skills and contributions are valued.

Who We Are

Patenaude & Felix, APC has built a strong reputation for integrity, professionalism, and results in the field of creditors' rights and banking litigation. Since 1991, we have expanded into a multi-state firm representing Fortune 500 companies across California, Arizona, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Washington, and Colorado.

Recognized by major financial institutions for our ethical standards and performance, we are a firm where team members-attorneys and staff alike-are mentored, challenged, and supported from day one.

What We Offer

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Supportive and collaborative team environment
• Opportunities for professional development and growth

Your Role: Key Responsibilities

• Maintain and manage attorney calendars, including court appearances, hearings, deadlines, meetings, and appointments.
• Calculate and calendar litigation deadlines in accordance with applicable court rules, local rules, and scheduling orders.
• Monitor upcoming deadlines and proactively remind attorneys and staff of time-sensitive matters.
• Prepare, review, and electronically file legal documents through state and federal e-filing systems.
• Ensure filings comply with court formatting requirements, filing procedures, and deadlines.
• Serve and distribute filed documents to clients, opposing counsel, and other parties as required.
• Retrieve filed documents, notices, and court orders from electronic filing systems and distribute them promptly.
• Maintain accurate docket and case management records within the firm's case management software.
• Track filing confirmations, rejected filings, and required corrections to ensure timely resubmission.
• Coordinate with attorneys and support staff to obtain finalized documents for filing before deadlines.
• Monitor court notifications, electronic service, and docket updates for assigned matters.
• Maintain confidentiality of client information and adhere to firm policies and legal ethics requirements.

Qualifications

• 1 to 3 years of civil litigation experience preferred
• Paralegal certificate preferred
• Experience with state filing systems (e.g., One Touch and One Legal).
• Knowledge of court rules and calendaring deadlines.
• Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Ability to prioritize multiple deadlines in a fast-paced legal environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and legal case management software.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Schedule

Full-time | Onsite | Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Ready to Join Our Legal Team?

We value your time, which is why we offer a quick and easy application process. If you feel you are a great fit for this Paralegal position, please complete our brief 3-minute, mobile-friendly application.

We look forward to meeting you!