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Paralegal

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$56K - $76K/yr

Junior Trainee Paralegal * Important Note: Law practice (employer) will NOT consider aspiring JDs. If you desire or intend to matriculate to law school, please do not apply. Thanks. Location/Map 📌

Catawiki

The role As a Trainee/Paralegal, you will be an important part of the Catawiki legal team and as such support the international business in its ambitious growth targets. You are passionate about ...

Watson Dwyer Inc.

Paralegal

Chicago, IL · On-site

$50/hr

This is a paralegal trainee job if you have a BA degree and an interest in a career in the world of Law: * You will assist attorneys prepare for trials while also doing research and writing. * A ...

Menlo Ventures

Legal Engineer Associate

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$198K - $268K/yr

Level of Experience: 0-2 years (Trainee/paralegal) * Tech curious: Not necessarily a coder, but eager to engage with AI, product features, and workflow automation. Someone who is not afraid to ...

Legora

Legal Engineer Associate

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$198K - $268K/yr

Level of Experience: 0-2 years (Trainee/paralegal) * Tech curious: Not necessarily a coder, but eager to engage with AI, product features, and workflow automation. Someone who is not afraid to ...

Legora

Legal Engineer Associate

New York, NY · On-site

$198K - $268K/yr

Level of Experience: 0-2 years (Trainee/paralegal) * Tech curious: Not necessarily a coder, but eager to engage with AI, product features, and workflow automation. Someone who is not afraid to ...

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As a Trainee Paralegal, you will typically assist with legal research, drafting documents, organizing case files, and preparing materials for court or client meetings. You may also be responsible for managing correspondence, conducting client intakes, and supporting attorneys with administrative tasks. The role often involves close collaboration with legal teams, providing you with valuable exposure to various areas of law and insight into the legal process. This hands-on experience is designed to help you learn important legal procedures and develop your professional skills in a supportive environment.

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Paralegal

Los Angeles, CA • On-site

D3 Search
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$56K - $76K/yr

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Retirement, PTO

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Job description

D3 Search is actively seeking a Junior Trainee Paralegal on behalf of a boutique entertainment transactional law practice with a long-standing office situated in West Los Angeles.


Position Title🎯:

Junior Trainee Paralegal

  • Important Note: Law practice (employer) will NOT consider aspiring JDs. If you desire or intend to matriculate to law school, please do not apply. Thanks.


Location/Map📌:

West Los Angeles, CA


Employment Status:

Full-time/direct-hire employment opportunity. Non-exempt role. (OT in accordance w/ CA laws).


Employer Work Model:

Hybrid 3 onsite/2 remote work model.


Summary📒:

D3 is actively assisting a boutique entertainment transactions law practice located in West Los Angeles in their talent search for a Junior Trainee Paralegal.


This is a full-time/direct-hire position paying up to 75K~DOE/DOQ and offering a comprehensive health benefits package.


The law firm is seeking a prospective candidate who has an interest in pursuing a career as a paralegal, particularly in entertainment transactions or music law.


Key Responsibilities🗝:

  • Assist with drafting and reviewing basic agreements and legal documents under attorney supervision
  • Help prepare touring, recording, and vendor-related paperwork
  • Assist with correspondence, research, and file organization
  • Communicate with clients and third parties as directed


Qualifications💡:

  • Interest in pursuing a career as a paralegal, particularly in entertainment or music law
  • BA/BS degree required.
  • Some coursework, certification, or training in paralegal studies or a related field preferred (but not required)
  • Strong attention to detail and willingness to learn legal documents and procedures
  • Good written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to stay organized and manage multiple tasks with guidance
  • Comfortable working with attorneys, clients, and staff in a professional setting
  • Reliable, motivated, and able to follow instructions carefully
  • Prior office, legal assistant, internship, or administrative experience is a plus, but not required
  • Interest in music or the entertainment industry is helpful, but not mandatory


Annual Salary💵/Comp.💰 & Benefits:

Starting salary range is 65K to 75K~DOQ, plus a robust & comprehensive benefits package, generous PTO, 401K, paid parking (onsite), hybrid 3/2work model, annual review/raise, yearly lucrative bonus, and many other notable employee-centered perks, etc.


If interested in this active/open Junior Trainee Paralegal role with this highly respected entertainment transactions law practice situated in West Los Angeles and you meet the above qualifications/requirements, please contact the following D3 rep.:


Don Moser ~ D3 Search

📬don@d3search.com | ☎213-785-2485

🌐www.d3search.com


D3 Legal Search, LLC (aka D3 Search) and its clients are equal opportunity employers. Pursuant to local ordinances, we will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.

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