Paralegal
About The Position
The Paralegal works with attorneys and other assigned departments or staff to support all aspects of litigation across a variety of practice areas. Under attorney supervision, the role coordinates, organizes, prepares, and interprets legal documents; supports case workflow, discovery, court filings, hearings, depositions, and trials; conducts legal and factual research; and assists with client and case-related meetings. The position also involves reviewing vendor invoices, coordinating with courts and outside vendors, and accurately recording billable work in accordance with billing procedures and annual billable-hours requirements. The job description notes that management may assign additional tasks and is not limited to the listed functions. This is a full-time, non-exempt, in-office position, with hybrid work 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
- 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.
Nice To Haves
- At least 1 year of experience working as a legal secretary or paralegal, preferably focused on personal injury or construction defect cases in California.
- 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 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 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 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 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
Education Level
No Education Listed
