Paralegal

Maynard Nexsen • San Francisco, CA

3d • $61 - $71 • Onsite

About The Position

We are currently seeking an experienced Paralegal to join our dynamic Insurance litigation team. This role is a crucial part of our legal department, providing comprehensive support to our attorneys in a fast-paced, high-stakes environment. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in litigation support in California state and federal courts and a passion for detail-oriented work.

Requirements

• Fluent knowledge of California state and federal civil procedure rules and rules of court, particularly as pertaining to discovery.
• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills and the ability to work successfully with multiple team members, interacting with employees at all levels of the organization.
• Competent to handle a variety of activities with attention to detail and quality, with the ability to follow through and follow up, and adapt to quickly meet changing deadlines and priorities.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite applications, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Ability to complete multiple tasks and a high volume of work on short deadlines and follow through on assigned tasks with limited supervision.
• Retain a high level of flexibility and resourceful problem solving.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to handle sensitive information with the highest degree of integrity and confidentiality.
• High School Diploma required
• Paralegal Certificate required
• Prior litigation experience required

Responsibilities

• Assisting attorneys in the preparation of discovery documents, pleadings, motions, and briefs, including cite-checking of briefs.
• Preparing and coordinating service of deposition subpoenas and business record subpoenas, and following up to ensure documents are produced.
• Reviewing and summarizing medical records, depositions, and other case-related documents.
• Coordinating and managing timelines for various cases, ensuring all deadlines are met.
• Organizing and maintaining case files, including managing electronic databases and physical records.
• Assisting with trial preparation, including the creation of exhibits, witness preparation, and coordination of logistics.
• Communicating with clients, opposing counsel, court personnel, and experts as necessary.
• Providing administrative support to attorneys, including scheduling meetings, maintaining calendars, and drafting correspondence.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree