Paralegal
About The Position
The Paralegal supports attorneys and other departments or staff across all aspects of litigation in a variety of practice areas. Under attorney supervision, the role coordinates and prepares legal documents, supports case workflows, conducts research and eDiscovery, assists with discovery and court preparation, and provides trial and hearing support. The position also involves client and case-related communications, vendor coordination, invoice review, and accurate recording and billing of work to meet annual billable-hours requirements. The role is full-time and non-exempt, with no supervisory responsibilities. Work is in-office initially, with a hybrid arrangement available after 90 days of employment. The schedule is 8:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, with occasional weekends and holidays. Domestic travel by car and plane is 5–10%.
Requirements
- At least 1 year of experience working as a legal secretary or paralegal is preferred; experience focused on personal injury or construction defect cases in California is preferred.
- Familiarity with online databases and resources.
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with professionalism in client and colleague interactions.
- Attention to detail and accuracy in document preparation and file management.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and other relevant software applications.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment.
Nice To Haves
- Knowledge of third-party e-filing providers such as One Legal, First Legal, Odyssey File & Serve, and Green Filing.
- Knowledge of PACER and the federal Judiciary’s Case Management/Electronic Case Files (CM/ECF) system.
Responsibilities
- Under attorney supervision, coordinate, organize, prepare, and interpret complex legal documents.
- Coordinate with attorneys and other paralegals to direct workflow on various cases.
- Review and maintain documents and case files, and compile documents for filing with courts and relevant agencies.
- Conduct electronic document reviews, coordinate document productions with attorneys, search production databases for relevant documents, and perform related eDiscovery tasks.
- Assist with drafting discovery, pleadings, and status reports.
- Organize and conduct case-related team meetings as needed.
- Review and draft summaries of discovery responses, document productions, and relevant records.
- Assist with preparing and reviewing materials for court hearings and depositions.
- Attend client meetings, conference calls, and other case-related meetings with attorneys.
- Conduct legal research and document review, and perform factual research in internal and external databases and libraries.
- Review and process vendor invoices for accuracy.
- Coordinate and prepare for trials, attend trials if necessary, and support attorneys at court and agency hearings.
- Accurately document and bill all billable work and tasks according to billing procedures, and meet the annual billable-hours requirement.
- Communicate and interact with filing clerks, courtroom assistants, and calendar clerks.
- Liaise with outside vendors, including court reporters, experts, and mediators.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
