Legal Secretary/Paralegal

Job Title: Legal Secretary / Paralegal (Criminal Defense & Family Law)

Company: Law Offices of Eric Alan Berg & Associates

Location: Chico, CA

Employment Type: Full-Time

About the Firm

The Law Offices of Eric Alan Berg & Associates is a well-established law firm with offices in Chico and Redding, serving Northern California clients for over 36 years. We specialize in criminal defense (including DUI) and family law. We are seeking a reliable and detail-oriented Legal Secretary/Paralegal to support our team of experienced attorneys.

Job Description / Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and legal support to attorneys in criminal defense and family law cases.
• Draft, format, proofread, and file legal documents, correspondence, pleadings, and court filings.
• Manage attorney calendars, schedule appointments, court dates, and client meetings.
• Organize and maintain physical and electronic case files, client records, and databases.
• Communicate professionally with clients, courts, opposing counsel, and witnesses.
• Conduct basic legal research and assist with trial preparation (e.g., assembling binders and evidence).
• Handle e-filing, billing support, time entry, and general office tasks.
• Ensure compliance with court deadlines and confidentiality standards.

Qualifications

• 1–3+ years of experience as a legal secretary, legal assistant, or paralegal (law firm experience preferred, especially in criminal or family law).
• Strong knowledge of legal terminology, procedures, and court filing systems.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel) and legal software (e.g., Clio or similar).
• Excellent organizational, multitasking, and communication skills.
• High school diploma or equivalent required; paralegal certificate or associate’s degree preferred.
• Must be reliable, discreet, and able to handle sensitive information.

Pay: $22.00 - $31.00 per hour

Work Location: In person