Legal Staff Paralegal in Los Angeles, CA

Law Firm

Los Angeles, CA

Legal Staff Paralegal in Los Angeles, CA

Legal Staff

No

Job Title: Litigation Paralegal

Job Responsibilities:
- Serve as a liaison between client and attorney, including scheduling and conveying information to the client, courts, and opposing counsel.
- Manage the legal team's calendar, including scheduling meetings, court appearances, depositions, trial conferences, mediation, and case reviews.
- Calculate, calendar, and track approaching deadlines.
- Draft legal documents, including routine pleadings and motions, affidavits, and interrogatories; file motions and pleadings according to judicial procedures.
- Research and analyze statutes, regulations, legal articles, judicial decisions, and other legal sources; provide written analysis to attorneys.
- Prepare, organize, store, and retrieve case files, which may include evidence, exhibits, depositions, pleadings, exhibits, and other items.
- Develop and maintain records regarding billable hours spent on specific cases.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.

Education and Experience:
- A paralegal certificate is preferred but not required.
- Paralegal experience is preferred.

Salary Information:
- Compensation ranges from $52,000 to $66,000 annually.
- Paralegal compensation is determined by experience.

Additional Offerings:
- Full-time position only.
- Health benefits.
- Generous holiday schedule.
- Flexibility of schedule.
- Hybrid schedule: choose the days you come into the office and the days you work from home.
- Paid training: the law firm will pay for training and extracurriculars to advance your career.
- 401k matching up to %.
- Internal bonuses for online reviews, revenue created, and billable hours.
- Opportunity for growth: become a leader.

Required Skills/Abilities:
- Litigation experience.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise discretion and good judgment.
- Proficiency in using Westlaw for legal research and analysis.
- Proficiency in using Clio Manage.
- Ability to draft pleadings, motions, and discovery.
- Knowledge of civil court procedures and deadlines.
- Friendly and professional demeanor on the phone and in person with staff and clients.
- Must speak Spanish.

About the Job:
The law firm is seeking a litigation paralegal to join its growing practice, which focuses on real estate disputes. The law firm aims to provide quality legal services and is dedicated to its clients, many of whom have been damaged by banks, fraudsters, or other third parties. The paralegal will play a vital role in supporting attorneys and ensuring smooth case management. This is an exciting opportunity to join a fast-paced, forward-thinking law firm where skills and dedication will contribute to meaningful outcomes and professional growth. The law firm is committed to growing the capabilities of its people by building a learning community where employees can work with diverse individuals, explore new ways of thinking, and expand their capabilities. Employees are encouraged to share knowledge to enhance each other’s growth.