Paralegal (Personal Injury)
LA Century Law · Los Angeles, CA · 3 wk ago
On-siteLegalFull-time
Position Responsibilities
- Aids attorneys in preparing responses to discovery.
- Sends out discovery requests.
- Maintains compliance with discovery by all parties and drafts motions as necessary.
- Assists attorneys in investigating cases.
- Prepares and serves litigation documents like notices of deposition and expert exchanges.
- Fills out litigation documents with state courts.
- Takes care of routine client inquiries and escalates complex issues to attorneys.
- Maintains compliance with firm policies and court rules.
- Collects medical, insurance, employment, and other records through requests or subpoenas.
- Assists with drafting motions, briefs, and other legal documents.
Requirements
- Paralegal certificate or at least 2 years of experience in drafting discovery documents and responses.
- Strong understanding of personal injury litigation procedures and terminology.
- Experience with Casepeer or FileVine is beneficial.
- Knowledge of deadlines and processes for civil matters in State Court.
- Proficiency with general office equipment and software (calculator, fax machine, copy machine).
- Excellent verbal and written communication, organization, and time management skills.
- Ability to handle multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Prior experience with PC, including Word and Excel, and Adobe.
- Positive attitude towards professional client service, confidentiality, problem-solving, and teamwork.
Benefits
- 401(k) matching
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Health Insurance
- Group and Voluntary Life Insurance
- Paid time off