Paralegal

California Water Service

Job Description:

California Water Service Group invites you to build a meaningful career with the third‑largest publicly traded water utility. Guided by our mission to be the leading provider of water and wastewater services, we are dedicated to improving quality of life for the customers, communities, and employees we serve. Our culture is grounded in core values—integrity, service, value, health and safety, respect and collaboration, and corporate citizenship—and reflected in our recognition as a Top Workplace®, a Great Place to Work®, and a J.D. Power leader in customer satisfaction for multiple years. Join Cal Water and be part of a purpose‑driven organization where your work makes a lasting impact.

The Legal Department of California Water Service (Cal Water) is comprised of a small team of attorneys providing a full range of legal services to Cal Water and its affiliates in Washington, New Mexico, Hawai'i, and Texas. 

The Paralegal will be an integral part of the Legal Department, providing substantive support for, and independent work on, a range of matters including general civil litigation; corporate, commercial, and real estate transactions; and legal operations issues. 

The ideal candidate will be a seasoned professional and self-starter with a range of experience in one or more of the Department’s primary practice areas: Real Estate, Mergers & Acquisitions, Commercial Contracts, Litigation, and Privacy, but with particular emphasis in real estate and commercial transactions and complex litigation. The ideal candidate will also have a combination of private practice, government, and in-house experience. This position may be located in Torrance, CA or San Jose, CA. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: 

• Transactional Drafting: draft general real estate, commercial, and corporate forms, like Rights of Entry, Licenses, Easements, Leases, Deeds, PSAs, MSAs, SOWs, Amendments,  and NDAs. 

• Matter Management: organize, manage, and maintain files for litigation, real estate, corporate, and general legal matters.  

• Transaction Support: organize, summarize, and synthesize legal due diligence for real estate and corporate transactions; coordinate and manage real estate due diligence and escrows. 

• Litigation Support: track litigation hold and preservation notices; draft standard demand and cease and desist letters; maintain litigation calendars; organize and coordinate responses to document requests, subpoenas, and other records requests in connection with civil, administrative, and criminal investigations or proceedings.  

• Research: research federal, state, and local statutes, codes, ordinances, and cases; conduct factual or basic research using commercial and public databases; conduct title and real property research.  

• Operations: assist with outside counsel engagements and outside counsel billing; contribute to the development of policies and procedures. 

• Performs work on-site in the assigned office location

• Other duties as assigned

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Bachelor's Degree or Associate Degree with paralegal certificate 

• 8+ years of experience 

• Highly organized 

• Strong attention to detail 

• Exceptional time management 

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills 

• Positive “can-do” attitude 

• Proven ability to handle complex and highly confidential matters with discretion 

• Independent self-starter 

• Willing to embrace technology to promote efficient operations 

• Strong command of Microsoft Office including Outlook, Excel, and Word 

• Familiarity with Lexis Nexis or Westlaw 

• Notary Public License a plus

Salary Range:

San Jose, CA - $102,000 - $189,400 (DOE)

Torrance, CA - $91,800 - $170,500 (DOE)

Deadline to submit resume is OPEN UNTIL FILLED

The Equal Opportunity Policy of the Company is based upon the philosophy that all people should be treated fairly and with dignity.  California Water Service, Hawai'i Water Service, New Mexico Water Service, Texas Water Service, and Washington Water Service do not discriminate against any applicant or employee because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or any other protected class.  The Company makes all employment decisions in a non-discriminatory manner. EOE, VET, DISABILITIES.