Overview
Lawyer Referral Information Specialist Jobs in San Diego, CA at San Diego County Bar Association
Job Summary
We are seeking a dynamic and detail-oriented Lawyer Referral Information Specialist to join our legal support team. In this role, you will serve as a vital link between clients seeking legal assistance and qualified attorneys across various practice areas. Your energetic approach and excellent organizational skills will ensure seamless communication, accurate information dissemination, and efficient case management. This paid position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to a mission-driven organization dedicated to connecting individuals with legal resources while gaining valuable experience in diverse legal fields.
Duties
- Respond promptly and professionally to inquiries from clients seeking legal referrals across multiple practice areas, including estate planning, environmental law, family law, personal injury, and more.
- Gather detailed client information through interviewing techniques to understand their legal needs thoroughly.
- Maintain and update comprehensive records using document management systems such as iManage, PCLaw, and Westlaw, ensuring data accuracy and confidentiality.
- Coordinate with licensed attorneys to facilitate appropriate referrals based on client requirements and attorney specialties.
- Conduct research on procedural law, legal case management, and relevant regulations to support accurate client guidance.
- Assist with administrative tasks such as data entry, filing, proofreading documents, and managing client communication via phone and email.
- Support the legal team by providing administrative assistance including scheduling appointments, preparing reports, and handling confidential information with integrity.
Experience
- Proven experience in legal support roles or as a paralegal with familiarity in multiple practice areas such as civil litigation, workers’ compensation law, tribal law & regulations, patent law, or securities law.
- Strong knowledge of procedural law, legal research tools like LexisNexis and Westlaw, and case management software including iManage and PCLaw.
- Demonstrated ability to interview clients effectively while maintaining professionalism and empathy.
- Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel), legal writing, document review, proofreading, and data entry.
- Experience handling confidential information responsibly while supporting legal administrative functions.
- Effective communication skills for client interaction via phone etiquette and written correspondence.
- Prior experience working within a law office setting or supporting litigation processes is highly desirable.
Join us to make a meaningful impact by connecting individuals with the right legal resources! This position offers an engaging environment where your organizational prowess and passion for justice will thrive while supporting diverse legal needs across multiple jurisdictions.
Pay: $25.00 – $26.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- AD&D insurance
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Experience:
- multi line or call center: 1 year (Required)
Language:
- Spanish (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- San Diego, CA 92101 (Required)
Work Location: In person
Title: Lawyer Referral Information Specialist
Company: San Diego County Bar Association
Location: San Diego, CA
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