Legal Staff Paralegal in San Diego, CA

Law Firm

San Diego, CA

Legal Staff Paralegal in San Diego, CA

Legal Staff

3-5 yrs required

No

Job Title: Litigation Paralegal (Construction Defect)

Job Responsibilities:
- Assist attorneys with propounding and responding to discovery, including interrogatories, requests for admissions, requests for production, subpoenas, and preparing deposition binders.
- Prepare motions, including any supporting documents and exhibits, and compile hearing binders.
- Manage trial preparation, which includes coordination of witnesses and travel arrangements, preparation of trial exhibits, charts, trial notebooks, subpoenas, and page lines.
- Review, analyze, and organize document production by opposing parties.
- Independently obtain, review, and organize medical records and medical billings.
- Calculate damages, including medical expenses, lost wages, and property damage.
- Work collaboratively as part of a team with individuals of varying levels of experience.
- Maintain routine communications with clients, experts, and attorneys regarding case status and preparation.

Education and Experience Information:
- Paralegal certification is required.
- A minimum of 3-5 years of experience as a litigation paralegal is necessary.
- Experience in the state of California is highly encouraged.
- A solid understanding of civil litigation, including state and federal deadlines and rules, is essential.
- High proficiency in MS Suite, specifically Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Adobe Acrobat, is required.
- The ability to think and act independently with minimal supervision is important.
- Candidates should be articulate, organized, and possess excellent listening, verbal, and written communication skills.
- Strong attention to detail and the ability to meet deadlines are essential.
- Professional appearance and demeanor are required.

Salary Information:
- The pay range for this position is - USD per hour.

Additional Information:
- This position offers hybrid work opportunities.
- The law firm is known for a strong commitment to excellence, providing top-tier legal services, and fostering a supportive and respectful work environment.
- Employees at the law firm benefit from a collaborative team structure, approachable leadership, and continuous learning and development opportunities.
- A competitive billable hour bonus program is in place to reward hard work.
- Benefits include a guaranteed bonus structure for attorneys and paralegals, comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans (some at no cost to employees), 401K matching, paid parental leave, and internal diversity and inclusion programs.
- The firm has a firm-wide charitable giving program and numerous social and off-site events each year.
- An Employee Assistance Program is available through HealthAdvocate, and access to Maven resources is provided for new parents through Blue Shield.
- The law firm ensures equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment based on various factors.
- The firm is recognized as one of the country’s fastest-growing civil defense firms, known for its progressive, dynamic, and diverse approach.

Legal Notice:
- It is the policy of the law firm to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, family medical history or genetic information, political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit-based factors.