Paralegal in Walnut Creek, California at Berding & Weil LLP

Paralegal – HOA, Real Estate, and Construction Law

Location: Walnut Creek, CA (Hybrid potential)
Position: Full-Time
Practice Areas: HOA / Common Interest Development, Real Estate, Construction Litigation

About the Role

Berding & Weil is seeking a detail-oriented, proactive Paralegal to support our busy HOA, real estate, and construction litigation practice. This role offers hands-on involvement in all stages of litigation and association governance, with direct collaboration alongside attorneys, homeowners association boards, community managers, and opposing counsel. The ideal candidate is highly organized, deadline-driven, and thrives in a fast-paced, client-service-oriented environment.

Key Responsibilities

Draft, review, and organize legal documents, including correspondence, discovery, board meeting materials, ADR filings, and transactional documents.Prepare and support litigation filings in state courts, including pleadings, motions, discovery responses, and document production. Draft judgments, abstracts of judgment, liens, releases, and related post-judgment enforcement documents.Conduct legal and factual research, including Davis‑Stirling Act and Civil Code provisions.Manage case files, maintain document databases, and track litigation and enforcement timelines.Communicate professionally with clients, vendors, and community association managers.Assist attorneys in preparing for hearings, depositions, mediations, and board meetings.Support HOA‑related enforcement actions, elections, and corporate governance tasks.

Qualifications

2+ years of paralegal experience, ideally in HOA, real estate, or civil litigation.Paralegal certificate from an ABA‑approved program (or equivalent experience).Strong understanding of California civil procedure; familiarity with the Davis‑Stirling Act strongly preferred.Excellent writing, communication, and organizational skills.Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines.Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Adobe, and legal practice management platforms.

What We Offer

$85,000-$95,000 annual salaryMedical, dental, and vision benefits.401(k) plan.Paid time off and paid holidays.A collaborative, professional team environment with opportunities for growth.

About Our Firm

We represent community associations and clients throughout California, including the Bay Area, Sacramento, Orange County, San Diego, Los Angeles, and Hawaiʻi. Our team is committed to providing practical, responsive, and solutions‑focused legal support to our clients.