Paralegal

Kaufman Dolowich LLP•Los Angeles, CA

6d•$60,000 - $95,000

About The Position

Kaufman Dolowich, recognized by U.S. News in their list of “Best Companies to Work For - Law Firms,” is seeking an Employment Litigation Paralegal with 3+ years of experience. Our West Los Angeles Legal Support Department is comprised of highly skilled and motivated individuals, who are seeking a dynamic self-starter to join their growing team!

Requirements

Employment Litigation experience
PAGA experience
Excellent communication and organizational skills
Industry recognized certification from organizations such as ABA, NALA or AACP
Experience in using legal database software (NetDocs and West Law preferred)
Familiarity with legal terminology and principles
The ability to analyze legal documents, as well as perform legal research, for accuracy
Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines, while maintaining a positive attitude and providing exemplary customer service

Responsibilities

Works with attorneys to develop legal arguments, motions and other case filings
Utilizes existing files and a variety of other research resources to develop information for pending cases
Drafts discovery demands and responses, including, but not limited to, Requests for Production, Interrogatories, Notices for Discovery and Inspection and Requests for Admissions
Prepares trial and arbitration hearing binders, as well as processing deposition transcripts
Prepares first set of exhibits for motions, discovery responses, timelines, exhibits, etc
Reviews outgoing document production, including redacting and Bates stamping
Creates Preservation of Evidence Letter and Document Request Letters
Performs legal research
Processes HIPAA authorizations and follow up with providers for medical records
Reviews, summarize and analyze medical records to assist with defense of action
Other duties, as needed, to support the firm and office operations