Executive Assistant / Paralegal

Post Date

Apr 24, 2026

Location

Bakersfield,
California

ZIP/Postal Code

93301
US
Jun 26, 2026 Insight Global

Job Type

Contract-to-perm

Category

Accounting / Finance

Req #

DGW-9fcd0c50-0cd8-4890-9ce2-121851ca5ce6

Pay Rate

$35 - $44 (hourly estimate)

Job Description

We are looking for an Executive Assistant / Paralegal for a public higher‑education organization in Bakersfield, CA. This role will provide direct legal and executive support to senior leadership, assisting with litigation support, legal research, and confidential legal operations.

Job Logistics
• Shifts / Hours: Full‑time, 7:30 AM Start & Half Day Fridays
• Summer Schedule (May-August): Four 10 Hour Days, No Fridays
• Location: Bakersfield, CA
• Work model: Onsite
• Tools/Tech: Microsoft Office, legal research tools

DAY TO DAY RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Perform paralegal‑level legal research and document drafting
• Support litigation, investigations, and legal timelines
• Manage confidential legal files and deadlines
• Coordinate with executive leadership and outside counsel

Compensation: $37/hour to $44/hour. Exact compensation may vary based on several factors, including skills, experience, and education. Benefit packages for this role will start on the 1st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.

We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to HR@insightglobal.com.To learn more about how we collect, keep, and process your private information, please review Insight Global's Workforce Privacy Policy: https://insightglobal.com/workforce-privacy-policy/.

Required Skills & Experience

REQUIREMENTS:
• Paralegal training or certification
• Legal research and documentation experience
• Strong attention to detail and organization
• Professional discretion

Nice to Have Skills & Experience

Plusses:
• Higher‑education or public‑sector legal experience
• California legal environment exposure

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 1st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.