Paralegal
About The Position
The Paralegal supports attorneys and other departments or staff in all aspects of litigation across a variety of practice areas. The role works under attorney supervision and involves preparing and managing legal documents and case files, supporting discovery and eDiscovery, assisting with court and trial preparation, and coordinating with clients, court personnel, and outside vendors. The position is non-exempt and has no supervisory responsibilities. It is performed in-office initially, with a hybrid arrangement available after 90 days of employment. The schedule is 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, with occasional weekend and holiday work. Domestic travel by car and plane is 5–10%.
Requirements
- At least one year of experience working as a legal secretary or paralegal is preferred; experience in 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 interactions with clients and colleagues.
- 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.
- Ability to meet the annual billable-hours requirement.
- Ability to perform the stated physical activities, including occasional exertion of up to 10 pounds, repetitive wrist, hand, or finger movements, close visual work, and walking short distances and/or driving to deliver or pick up materials; work may be performed with or without accommodations.
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
- Coordinate, organize, prepare, and interpret complex legal documents under attorney supervision.
- Coordinate with attorneys and other paralegals to direct workflow on 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, 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 when necessary, and support attorneys at court and agency hearings.
- Document and bill all billable work and tasks according to billing procedures and meet the annual billable-hours requirement.
- Communicate 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
