Job Summary:
The Scaroni Family of Companies has proudly operated since 1983. As a family-owned collective, we are honored to be recognized as industry leaders, setting the standard across various sectors. Our vertically integrated businesses offer comprehensive growing, labor, and harvesting services to esteemed customers, renowned growers, and shippers who supply produce to the nation’s grocery and food service sectors.

We are currently in search of a Paralegal to join our expanding Legal Department. This role entails working closely with our General Legal Counsel on a diverse array of legal affairs, encompassing litigation, corporate governance, compliance, records management and retention, workers’ compensation, and other pertinent areas as required.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Legal Research: Conduct thorough legal research using various resources such as statutes, regulations, case law, and legal publications to support attorneys in case preparation and strategy.
Documentation Preparation and Review: Draft and review legal documents, including contracts, pleadings, motions, discovery requests, and responses.
Case Management: Assist in managing cases by organizing and maintaining case files, tracking deadlines, and coordinating with internal and external stakeholders.
Assistance in Litigation: Support attorneys during all stages of litigation, including preparing for trials, hearings, and depositions, as well as managing document production and electronic discovery.
Corporate Governance and Compliance: Assist in corporate governance matters, such as drafting corporate resolutions, maintaining corporate records, and ensuring compliance with relevant laws and regulations.
Records Management: Maintain and organize legal documents and records, including electronic databases and physical files, ensuring proper indexing and accessibility.
Communication and Correspondence: Communicate with clients, opposing counsel, court personnel, and other relevant parties through written correspondence, emails, and phone calls under attorney supervision.
Assistance in Regulatory Compliance: Support attorneys in addressing regulatory compliance matters by conducting compliance audits, drafting compliance policies and procedures, and assisting with regulatory filings.
Legal Support Tasks: Perform administrative tasks such as scheduling meetings, managing calendars, and preparing expense reports for attorneys, as well as providing general office support.
Continuing Education: Stay updated on changes in laws, regulations, and legal procedures through ongoing legal education and professional development activities.
Other Duties: As may be required. This job description is not a complete statement of essential functions, responsibilities, or requirements.

Qualifications:

Educational Background: Possess an associate’s or bachelor’s degree in paralegal studies, legal studies, or a related field. A paralegal certificate from an American Bar Association (ABA) accredited program is advantageous.
Experience: Ideally, have previous experience in a legal environment, gained through internships, clerkships, or entry-level positions in law firms, corporate legal departments, government agencies, or non-profit organizations.
Legal Knowledge: Demonstrate a strong understanding of legal principles, procedures, and terminology, with familiarity in substantive areas of law relevant to the employer’s focus.
Research and Writing Skills: Proficient in conducting legal research, drafting legal documents, and communicating effectively with attorneys and other stakeholders.
Attention to Detail: Possess keen attention to detail to ensure accuracy and completeness in preparing and reviewing legal documents and case files.
Organizational Skills: Able to manage multiple tasks, prioritize deadlines, and maintain organized case files and documents efficiently.
Communication Skills: Exhibit excellent written and verbal communication skills for effective interaction with attorneys, clients, court personnel, and other stakeholders.
Computer Proficiency: Skilled in using word processing software, legal research databases, case management systems, and other technology tools essential in the legal profession.
Bilingual Proficiency: Fluent in Spanish and English, with the ability to communicate effectively in both languages. This includes conducting legal research, drafting documents, and communicating with clients and other stakeholders in Spanish when necessary.
Ethical Conduct: Adhere to ethical standards and maintain confidentiality in handling sensitive legal matters, with a thorough understanding of legal ethics rules and guidelines.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit and walk. The employee is frequently required to talk or hear and use hands and fingers. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and color vision.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Company does not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

All applicants must be able to perform the essential functions of the position, including corresponding core job requirements, with or without a reasonable accommodation. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities (and others by applicable law) to perform the essential functions of the job, consistent with applicable laws and Company policy.

This position offers the opportunity to gain valuable experience in a legal environment, working closely with experienced attorneys on a variety of cases. If you are passionate about the law and eager to develop your skills as a legal professional, we encourage you to apply for this position.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $66,560.00 - $85,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k)
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance

Schedule:

8 hour shift

Ability to Relocate:

Heber, CA 92249: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

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