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Paralegal Legal Assistant I Jobs

San Diego, CA
full-time
Posted 10/22/2025
Verified Source
Key Skills:
Legal research (LEXIS, Westlaw)
Microsoft Office (especially MS Word)
Legal document preparation
Case management
Client communication
Litigation support

Compensation

Salary Range

$51K - 54K a year

Responsibilities

Provide clerical and administrative support to Assistant U.S. Attorneys including preparing legal documents, maintaining case calendars, supervising contractor personnel, and coordinating legal activities.

Requirements

Requires minimum 2 years legal secretarial experience or equivalent education, excellent communication skills, proficiency in legal research tools, and ability to pass security clearance.

Full Description

Paralegal/Legal Assistant I • **As required by our governmental client, this position requires being a US Citizen AND an active Public Trust or the ability to obtain this clearance *** Serve as Paralegal/Legal Assistant I with responsibility for typing, receiving and providing information of a sensitive and legal technical nature to visitors and telephone callers, maintaining files, etc. Compensation & Benefits: Estimated Starting Salary Range for Paralegal/Legal Assistant I: $24.61 - $26.10/hour. Pay commensurate with experience. Full time benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K and other possible benefits as provided. Benefits are subject to change with or without notice. Paralegal/Legal Assistant I Responsibilities Include: • Prepares a variety of legal documents such as notices, motions, orders, stipulations, writs, subpoena, and judgments on default, declarations, complaints and processes of service. • Serves as the principal clerical and administrative support person for the assigned Assistant U.S. Attorney(s) by carrying out and coordinating all legal clerical and day-to-day administrative support type activities. • Maintains a calendar of all assigned active cases, which includes keeping track of filings, hearings, trial dates, and scheduling conferences and interviews. • Supervises contractor personnel and provide assistance in such areas as payroll, vacation, benefits, and disciplinary actions. • Performs other job-related duties as assigned. Paralegal/Legal Assistant I Experience, Education, Skills, Abilities requested: • Requires a minimum of 2 years of legal secretarial experience, although higher education may be substituted for some of the experience. • Excellent written and oral communication skills and thorough knowledge of legal research tools such as LEXIS and Westlaw. • Advanced skills in Microsoft Office packages, especially MSWord • Must pass pre-employment qualifications of Cherokee Federal Cherokee Strategic Solutions (CSS) is a part of Cherokee Federal - the division of tribally owned federal contracting companies owned by Cherokee Nation Businesses. As a trusted partner for more than 60 federal clients, Cherokee Federal LLCs are focused on building a brighter future, solving complex challenges, and serving the government's mission with compassion and heart. To learn more about CSS, visit cherokee-federal.com. #CherokeeFederal #LI-RA2 Cherokee Federal is a military friendly employer. Veterans and active military transitioning to civilian status are encouraged to apply. Law Clerk Administrative Assistant Compliance Specialist Office Clerk Law Assistant Legal research Document drafting Case management Client communication Litigation support Legal Disclaimer: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected veteran status, disability or any other status protected under applicable federal, state or local law. Many of our job openings require access to government buildings or military installations. Candidates must pass pre-employment qualifications of Cherokee Federal.

This job posting was last updated on 10/23/2025

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