Paralegal

Kahana & Feld Llp•Irvine, CA

12d•Hybrid

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, organizes, prepares, and interprets complex legal documents; manages case files and document workflows; assists with discovery, pleadings, research, hearings, depositions, and trials; and supports communications with courts, agencies, clients, and outside vendors. The position requires accurately recording and billing work in accordance with procedures and meeting an annual billable-hours requirement. The position is full-time and non-exempt, with no supervisory responsibilities. Work is performed in-office, 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%. The salary range is $35.00–$50.00 per hour. Work is primarily sedentary in an office environment and involves operating standard office equipment and keyboards. The role requires repetitive wrist, hand, and finger movements, close visual acuity for computer work, data review, transcription, and extensive reading, and the ability to walk short distances and/or drive to deliver and pick up materials. Work can be performed with or without accommodations.

Requirements

At least 1 year of experience working as a legal secretary or paralegal is preferred; personal injury or construction defect experience in California is preferred.
Familiarity with online databases and resources.
Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills and 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.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of third-party e-filing providers, including 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.
Experience focused on personal injury or construction defect cases in California.

Responsibilities

Coordinate, organize, prepare, and interpret complex legal documents under attorney supervision.
Coordinate with attorneys and 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; 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 using 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.
Document and bill all billable work and tasks accurately 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.