Litigation Paralegal

Founded by Samer Habbas in 2006, the Law Offices of Samer Habbas & Associates has been serving justice and representing clients all across Southern California. For over a decade, our firm has lived up to its mission to help save people from legal injustice. When our clients face unexpected, life-altering accidents, it is our objective to help them through this difficult time as they get their lives back on track. We work hard so our clients can rest easy and take the time they need to heal and recover. Throughout our years of operation, we have strived to deliver excellent client services with one-on-one communication, so that our clients are well informed and expertly represented.

Requirements

• Preparing legal documents such as pleadings, motions, discovery requests, and subpoenas, as well as correspondences and other documents necessary for case management
• Managing the discovery process, including preparing and responding to discovery requests, organizing and reviewing discovery documents, and coordinating and reviewing responses with clients
• Preparation and filing of legal documents with the court, ensuring compliance with court rules and deadlines, including electronic and physical filings
• Maintaining professional communication with court personnel, opposing counsel and others in the scope of a case
• Organizing and maintaining case files
• Aiding in the preparation of cases by gathering and organizing evidence, documents, and other relevant materials, including reviewing case files, drafting summaries, and ensuring all necessary documentation is in order
• Interacting with clients in a professional manner to gather information, update them on case status, and assist with any queries they might have
• Keeping track of important litigation dates and deadlines, managing case calendars, and ensuring that all tasks are completed in a timely manner
• Providing general administrative support to attorneys, such as scheduling meetings, coordinating with experts, and managing case files
• Ensuring that all actions comply with legal and ethical standards, including maintaining client confidentiality and adhering to court rules and procedures
• Coeordinating requests between multiple parties involved in litigation by way of consistent communication with client, claims and full partnership with attorney through end of case

Qualifications

• Completion of accredited Paralegal program or Associate's degree in Paralegal Studies; Bachelor's in addition to Paralegal studies preferred
• 2+ years of experience as a Paralegal, preferably in Personal Injury or Employment litigation
• Knowledge of California Civil Code of Procedure, California Rules of Court, Arizona Rules of Civil Procedure, and Arizona Court Rules
• Exceptional writing and analytical capabilities (experienced in legal writing preferred but not required)
• Knowledge of calendaring requirements
• Knowledge of legal databases (CASEpeer, FileVine preferred but not required)
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to manage a midsize caseload of litigation files
• Ability to work with several cross-functional teams to provide the best service to our clients
• Analytical and problem-solving skills
• Superior time management and capable to handle multiple cases and deadlines at once
• Bilingual in English and Spanish required