Paralegal
About The Position
The Paralegal supports attorneys and other departments or staff through all aspects of litigation across a variety of practice areas. Under attorney supervision, the role coordinates, organizes, prepares, and interprets complex legal documents; manages case files and document workflows; supports discovery and eDiscovery; assists with hearings, depositions, and trials; and conducts legal and factual research. The Paralegal also coordinates with clients, court personnel, and outside vendors, processes vendor invoices, and records and bills work in accordance with billing procedures while meeting the annual billable-hours requirement. The position is full-time and non-exempt. It is performed in-office, with hybrid work 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 stated salary is $35.00–$50.00 per hour.
Requirements
- At least 1 year of experience working as a legal secretary or paralegal 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
- Experience focused on personal injury or construction defect cases in California is preferred.
- 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.
Responsibilities
- Under attorney supervision, coordinate, organize, prepare, and interpret complex legal documents.
- Coordinate with attorneys and paralegals to direct workflow on various cases.
- Review and maintain documents and case files; 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 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
