Litigation Paralegal - Stockton CA

Responsibilities

• Timely and accurately e-file legal documents with Federal and State courts, while strictly abiding by any local rules and guidelines.
• Prepare and organize various legal documents, such as pleadings, subpoenas, discovery requests and responses, briefs, and any trial related documents, including witness lists, exhibits lists, jury instructions, and any necessary trial binders.
• Ensure our attorneys' calendars are accurately updated and assist with the coordination of any court appearances, depositions, mediations, client meetings, and any other litigation related matters.
• Organize and maintain case files on CasePeer and Dropbox, ensuring all important information and documents are accurately recorded and easily accessible to our attorneys.
• Assist attorneys with expert designations and expert discovery, by assisting with scheduling, organizing expert files, and coordinating expert depositions.
• Cook with clients and their medical providers to ensure clients are receiving appropriate treatment.
• Assist attorneys during trial with trial exhibits and scheduling witnesses and experts.
• Work with accounting to ensure case costs are accurately documented and paid timely.

Requirements

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills to facilitate effective interaction with clients, attorneys, medical providers, and experts.
• Strong research skills to gather and analyze information relevant to personal injury cases.
• Sharp attention to detail to ensure all documentation and information is accurate and complete.
• Profound organizational skills to effectively manage a large case load, multiple deadlines, and incoming documents.
• A thorough understanding of relevant medical terminology in personal injury cases and e-filing procedures for state and federal court.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and legal software programs, including case management and document management tools, such as CasePeer.
• The ability to empathize and provide support to clients who have been catastrophically injured and are dealing with physical and emotional trauma.
• Problem-solving skills to identify and resolve issues that may arise during the case process or help move case forward.
• A Bachelor's degree in Paralegal Studies or a related field, or a paralegal certificate, preferred.
• Spanish Speaking would be a huge plus.
• The ability to work individually and collaboratively in a fast-paced, in-office environment.