Litigation Paralegal

Min 10 yrs required

Full-time

No

Litigation Paralegal - Join Our Legal Team at Sonoma County's Leading Law Firm

The Law Firm is seeking a highly experienced and knowledgeable Litigation Paralegal to join our team. As a leading law firm in Sonoma County, we specialize in business and commercial litigation and are currently working on a high-profile case involving the drafting of Sonoma County's Industrial Hemp Ordinance. We are dedicated to providing exceptional legal services to our clients and are looking for a talented individual to join our team.

About The Firm:

- Leading law firm in Sonoma County
- Specializes in business and commercial litigation
- Currently working on a high-profile case involving the drafting of Sonoma County's Industrial Hemp Ordinance
- Dedicated to providing exceptional legal services to clients

Pro Bono:

- Strong commitment to pro bono work and giving back to the community

Job Details:

Position: Litigation Paralegal
Department: Legal Team

Responsibilities and Duties:

- Conduct legal research
- Draft initial pleadings, motions and e-filing with the court
- Assist attorneys with drafting, and responding to, interrogatories and other discovery requests
- Prepare documents for production to the opposing party and handle documents produced by the opposing party
- Prepare summaries of responses to written discovery and summarize deposition testimony
- Organize exhibits, documents, evidence, briefs and appendices, including all electronic files
- Coordinate between the client and attorney for gathering documents and information requests
- Perform administrative duties such as calendar hearings and deadlines, organize case files, manage discovery deadlines, and more
- Schedule mediations and keep all parties up to date
- Coordinate with court coordinators regarding setting in person and virtual hearings
- Maintain routine communications with clients and attorneys about case status and preparation
- Provide exceptional customer service with compassion and professionalism
- General office administrative and coordination responsibilities, as needed

Qualifications:

- Minimum of 10 years of working experience as a Paralegal
- Paralegal Certificate (Highly Preferred), Bachelor’s Degree (Preferred)
- E-filing experience required
- Applicable knowledge of motions, discovery, evidence, litigation documentation, court rules and procedures, practices, and more, especially in business or commercial litigation
- Ability to assist attorneys with propounding and responding to discovery and motions
- Self-Starter with the Ability to Multi-Task
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Results-oriented team player
- Finely tuned analytical skills and the ability to interpret and analyze a multitude of legal documents
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to work in a collaborative work environment
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, Gmail, MacOS, Zoom, Adobe Acrobat, and legal software such as One Legal, Rapid Legal, LawToolBox, and WestLaw

Highlights of Benefit Package:

- Competitive salary with salary requirements
- Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- 401(k) with Employer Match
- LTD and Life Insurance
- Paid Holidays
- Paid Time Off

How to Apply:

If you have the required qualifications and are interested in this exciting opportunity, please email your resume and cover letter with salary requirements to the email provided.

Join our team at Sonoma County's leading law firm and make a difference in the legal community. Apply now!

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Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance, 401(k) with Employer Match, LTD and Life Insurance, Paid Holidays, Paid Time Off

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Legal research, drafting pleadings and motions, e-filing, conducting discovery, document management, communication, organization, multitasking, analytical thinking

Paralegal Certificate or Bachelor's Degree preferred.

Interested candidates should email their resume and cover letter with salary requirements.

Qualification and Experience Paralegal Certificate or Bachelor's Degree preferred, minimum of 10 years working experience as a paralegal, knowledge of court rules and procedures, proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and other legal software.

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