Discovery Paralegal

Jacoby & Meyers•Los Angeles, CA

12d•$22 - $44•Remote

About The Position

Do you want to LOVE where you work? Jacoby & Meyers is the pre-eminent law firm protecting consumers since 1972. We are currently seeking a smart and determined paralegal or experienced litigation assistant to join our growing team. At Jacoby & Meyers, every single employee gets to make an impact. Our values guide the way we work with each other. It's a culture where you have the freedom to experiment and push your talents as far as they can go.

Requirements

Very well organized
Critical thinker
Fast learner
Be able to handle and thrive in a fast-paced environment
Good follow up
Strong communication and writing skills
At least 2 years of litigation experience required

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's Degree preferred

Responsibilities

Work with clients to obtain information
Draft discovery responses with organized exhibits
Submit to handling attorney at least 48 hours prior to deadline for review
Implement attorney feedback
Bates stamp documents
Know when team needs to prepare and send supplemental discovery
Prepare and serve supplemental and/or specialized discovery
Print and save faxes to appropriate folder on server
Provide lit concierge service/updates to clients and providers on status of case
Coordinate with other staff to make sure we have all medical records and bills before preparing discovery responses
Supplement & amend discovery responses once we obtain new medical bills or records
Follow up with clients regarding settlement release(s) and coordinate with counsel to finalize same
Draft requests for dismissal, coordinate deposit of settlement checks as received, request settlement checks, review settled cases, and send cases to liens
Run monthly team reports for team meeting
When subbed out, prepare and send file and lien to new attorney (after review by handling attorney)
Requests Ubers/set transportation for clients
Prepare discovery and mediation binders
Assist with deposition preparation by compiling necessary documentation for the handling attorney
Understand calendaring and fill in for other staff as necessary
As needed, prepare documents for filing with the Court
Order DMV records, background checks, and ISOs
Coordinate with outside investigators to obtain additional information, as needed and with instruction and supervision from attorneys
Access social media, the internet, and google maps, download and save for the file as needed