Paralegal

About the role

The Paralegal will work with attorneys and other departments to provide support through all aspects of litigation in a variety of practice areas.

Responsibilities

• Under the supervision of an attorney, coordinate, organize, prepare, and interpret complex legal documents.
• Coordinate with attorneys and paralegals to direct workflow on various cases.
• Review and maintain documents and case files; compile documents for filing with courts and relevant agencies.
• Conduct electronic document reviews, coordinate productions of documents with attorneys, conduct searches of production databases for relevant documents, and perform other related eDiscovery tasks.
• Assist with drafting discovery, pleadings, and status reports.
• Organize and conduct case-related team meetings as needed.
• Review and draft summaries of discovery responses, document productions, and relevant records.
• Assist with preparation and review of materials for court hearings and depositions.
• Attend client meetings, conference calls, and other case-related meetings with attorneys.
• Conduct legal research and document review; perform factual research in internal and external databases and libraries.
• Review and process vendor invoices for accuracy.
• Coordinate and prepare for trials; attend trials if necessary and provide support to attorneys at court and agency hearings.
• Accurately document and bill for all billable work and tasks according to billing procedures; meet annual billable hours requirement.
• Communicate and interact with filing clerks, courtroom assistants, and calendar clerks.
• Liaise with outside vendors such as court reporters, experts, mediators, etc.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of experience working as a paralegal, preferably with a focus on personal injury or construction defect cases in the State of California.
• Experience preparing for and assisting with trials.
• Familiarity with online databases and resources.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with professionalism in client and colleague interactions.
• Attention to detail and accuracy in document preparation and file management.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and other relevant software applications.
• Ability to work independently, as well as collaboratively within a team environment.
• Knowledge of third-party e-filing providers, including but not limited to One Legal, First Legal, Odyssey File & Serve, and Green Filing, is a plus.
• Knowledge of PACER and the federal Judiciary’s Case Management/Electronic Case Files (CM/ECF) system is a plus.

Pay

$40.00 - $50.00 per hour

Schedule

8:30 AM - 5:30 PM, Monday through Friday. Occasional weekends and holidays.

Hybrid work arrangement after 90 days of employment.

Physical Requirements

• Primarily sedentary work.
• Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects.
• Repetitive motion involving substantial movements of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.
• Close visual acuity required for preparing and analyzing data and figures, transcribing, viewing a computer terminal, and extensive reading.
• Work is performed in an office environment and requires the ability to operate standard office equipment and keyboards.
• Ability to walk short distances and/or drive a vehicle to deliver and pick up materials.
• Work can be performed with or without accommodations.

Travel

5-10% domestic travel by car and by plane.