Labor & Employment Litigation Paralegal

JBA•San Gabriel, CA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

A leading San Gabriel Valley law firm is seeking an experienced litigation paralegal to add to their experienced legal team. This law firm is committed to providing outstanding results and service to their communities and they pride themselves on being committed to providing services based on ethics and values. The ideal candidate will be responsible for all supportive duties required by senior attorneys.

Requirements

California Certified Paralegal
1+ years Civil Litigation experience required
Employment Law experience preferred
English. Spanish preferred but not required
Excellent written/verbal communication skills with attention to detail
Excellent hands-on computer skills
Ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment
Ability to work well independently and within a team
Ability to work well under pressure, meet deadlines, and maintain accurate files
Familiar with case management software, Microsoft Word Suite, Adobe Pro, and other legal technology
Familiar with California Discovery Act and all deadlines and dates.

Responsibilities

File and serve complaints, proofs of service, other pleadings, motions and trial documents and strong experience and knowledge of court filing systems, procedures, and requirements of State and Federal Courts
Assist with propounding and responding to various forms of discovery, such as written discovery, setting depositions, responding to demands for physical examinations, with extensive knowledge of the notice and deadline requirements of discovery
Edit and finalize litigation documents
Maintain internal case database (Smart Advocate)
Perform transcription and transcribes dictation
Maintain the Sr. Attorney and department’s calendar by scheduling, rescheduling, or cancelling appointments.
Alert attorneys about cancelations or new meetings
Scheduling mediations and depositions
Respond to emails and correspondence on behalf of the attorneys
Maintain filing systems
Plan, coordinate, and ensure timelines for department’s legal matters including materials for meetings, conference calls and follow-up items
Coordinate and arrange for court interpreters as needed for cases
General clerical duties include copying, scanning, faxing and data entry
Ability to organize and prioritize tasks and complete them under time constraints
Drafting of court documents and preparation of court filings
Other duties may be assigned in addition to those listed