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Legal Staff Paralegal in Los Angeles, CA

Goldberg Segalla Mar 03,2020 Feb 18,2020 Location Los Angeles CA
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Law Firm

Legal Staff

Insurance

Litigation - General (consumer)

Litigation - Insurance

Insurance Coverage

Litigation - Mass Torts

1-5 yrs required

Profile

Paralegal The candidate will assist and provide a wide range of legal support to the supervising attorneys. Will maintain files, conduct legal research, draft documents, communicate with clients and other parties involve in the cases etc. Conduct research on relevant laws, regulations and articles. Organize and maintain documents in the physical file and in the firm's document Management software. Gather, maintain current and arrange evidence and other legal documents for attorney review and case preparation. Write reports to help attorneys prepare for trial. Obtain affidavits and other formal documents/statements that may be used as evidence in court. Assist lawyers during trials by handling exhibits, taking notes or reviewing trial transcripts. File exhibits, briefs, appeals and other legal documents (after lawyer has reviewed and approved) with the court or opposing council. Reach out to clients, witnesses, lawyers and outside vendors to schedule interviews, meetings, or depositions.

Qualification and Experience

The candidate should have a Bachelor's degree, or Associate's degree, or certificate degree in paralegal studies. Must have 1-5 years of experience as a paralegal. Candidate with experience in insurance coverage, professional liability, general litigation, product liability and toxic torts preferred. Should be proficient in the use of MS Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint. E-filing knowledge in preparation to file all types of discovery requests, responses to opposing counsel, and motions is required. Should have knowledge of: legal documents and terminology, billing, and investigating the facts of a case. Must be able to document and present their legal research and any related information to their supervising attorney(s) in a timely manner. Should be familiar with using computers for legal research and litigation support as well as support in any other facets of law. Must be familiar with computer software that may help them organize and maintain legal documents. Should be able to make clients comfortable sharing personal information regarding their cases. Excellent organizational skills are required. Should have good research and investigative skills to conduct legal research. Must have the ability to work as part of a team, as well as to work independently, with minimal supervision.

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