Paralegal

Key Responsibilities

• Managing case files, including threatened litigation, and litigation matters.
• Corresponding with courts, clients, local counsel, and opposing counsel.
• Managing document productions.
• Preparing, revising, and formatting pleadings, briefs, correspondence, and other legal documents.
• Researching applicable case law, court rules, statutes, and ordinances.
• Knowledge of California Federal and Court procedures.
• Filing in both California federal and state courts.
• Assisting in preparation for depositions, mediations, settlement conferences, and hearings.
• Presentation of case summaries and courses of action to supervising attorneys.
• Recording personal billable time.

Qualifications

• Prior legal experience necessary; employment law background is a plus.
• Bachelor’s degree and/or Paralegal Certificate.
• High-quality level of customer service, professionalism, and interpersonal skills (oral and written).
• Proficient in Microsoft Office software, including Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• Knowledge of Adobe (or similar) software and ability to create, edit, modify, redact, and protect pdf files.
• Preferred past experience working in California Federal Court.
• Experience with document management software – NetDocuments knowledge is a plus.
• Must be self-motivated and proactive.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced, deadline driven environment.
• Strong organizational, time management, and project management skills.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Year-end bonus
• 401(k) employer matching
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time-off
• Referral program

Pay

$31.25 – $42.31 / hourly depending on experience.

Schedule

Full-time position.