Civil Litigation Paralegal

York Law Corporation•Berkeley, CA

22h•$65,000 - $100,000•Onsite

About The Position

Join our team at York Law Firm and be an advocate for elder abuse and wrongful death victims and their families to ensure justice and accountability for our elders and their families. Our mission is to uncover elder neglect and fraud and to hold bad long-term care operators and companies accountable for the exploitation of our seniors. Your commitment to providing empathetic and high-quality case work-up will contribute to ensuring justice, accountability, and closure for elderly victims swiftly and efficiently within the legal system. We are seeking an experienced Paralegal to join our team. The ideal candidate will have substantial experience in handling litigation matters and will play a pivotal role in supporting our attorneys throughout the litigation and trial process. This is a position requiring strong organizational, research, and communication skills, along with a proactive mindset and a deep understanding of civil litigation procedures.

Requirements

Minimum of 5 years of litigation paralegal experience, preferably in civil litigation with a California-based practice area.
Strong knowledge of federal and California state court rules, procedures, and filing requirements.
Expertise in drafting and responding to discovery, motions, legal documents, and correspondence. (Preference given to California-based litigation experience)
Expertise with formatting legal documents, preparing Table of Contents and Table of Authorities, and proper use of case and statutory citations.
Proficient in legal case management software.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with attention to detail.
Excellent organizational and multitasking abilities.
Ability to work independently, as well as part of a team. A proactive, solution-oriented mindset is essential.
Experience with trial preparation and support, including drafting trial exhibits, jury instructions, witness lists, witness preparation, and coordinating logistics.
Knowledge of e-discovery tools and processes.
Familiarity with various legal billing and timekeeping systems.
Ability to handle high-pressure situations and manage multiple deadlines.
Must have reliable transportation, valid CA driver's license, and a clean, insurable driving record.
Physical ability to lift, carry, and move items weighing up to 25 pounds, as well as perform typical office related physical tasks as needed.

Nice To Haves

A four-year college degree is preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist attorneys with all phases of litigation, including prelitigation preparation, discovery, depositions, trial preparation, and post-trial matters.
Manage, organize, and review case files, exhibits, and discovery materials; ensure accurate record-keeping and adherence to case deadlines. Organize and analyze document productions, analyze for compliance, draft meet and confer letters for attorney review, and identify and tag documents for exhibit use.
Conduct legal research and analysis; prepare summaries of case law, statutes, and regulations relevant to ongoing litigation. Prepare medical record summaries, analyze, and create witness lists and documents associated with witnesses.
Draft and respond to discovery requests, including interrogatories, requests for production of documents, and requests for admissions. Interview witnesses, meet with witnesses. Oversee e-discovery processes and document production.
Coordinate and prepare exhibits for depositions and trial, assist in trial preparation, including exhibits, trial binders, witness scheduling, and managing trial logistics. Occasional travel to/from the Court to assist with trial team and trial logistics.
Maintain regular communication with clients to provide updates, gather information, and ensure the progress of cases is aligned with client goals.
Provide guidance and training to junior paralegals and administrative staff; share best practices and expertise to enhance the overall effectiveness of the litigation team.