Job Title: Litigation Paralegal
Job Responsibilities:
- Assist attorneys in case management, trial preparation, and litigation support.
- Draft, proofread, and manage legal documents, pleadings, and discovery responses.
- Conduct legal research and case investigations to develop winning case strategies.
- Coordinate court filings, depositions, hearings, and trial schedules.
- Communicate with clients, experts, courts, and opposing counsel, maintaining professionalism and confidentiality.
- Utilize legal technology and case management software to streamline workflows and improve efficiency.
- Assist attorneys with propounding and responding to discovery, including interrogatories, requests for admissions, and requests for production, subpoenas, and preparing deposition binders.
- Manage trial preparation, including coordination of witnesses and travel, trial exhibits, charts, trial notebooks, subpoenas, and page lines.
- Independently obtain, review, and organize medical records/medical billings; calculate damages including medical expenses, lost wages, and property damage.
- Work as part of a team with all levels of experience.
- Engage in routine communications with clients, experts, and attorneys about case status and preparation.
Education and Experience Information:
- Paralegal certification required.
- Minimum of 3-5 years of experience as a litigation paralegal.
- Experience with litigation in the state of California is highly encouraged.
- Solid understanding of civil litigation, including state and federal deadlines and rules.
- High proficiency in MS Suite, specifically Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook, and Adobe Acrobat.
- Ability to think and act independently with minimal supervision.
- Articulate, organized, and a team player with excellent listening, verbal, and written communication skills.
- Highly organized with strong attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines.
- Professional appearance and demeanor.
Salary Information:
- Pay Range: $30 - $43 USD per hour.
Additional Information:
- Hybrid work opportunities available.
- Collaborative legal team environment.
- Culture of respect and inclusion.
- Career growth and development opportunities, including ongoing training, mentorship, and skill-building.
- Billable hour bonus program.
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans (some at no cost to the employee).
- 401K matching.
- Paid parental leave.
- Internal diversity and inclusion programs, such as the Women’s Initiative and Young Professionals Initiative.
- Firm-wide charitable giving program.
- Numerous social and off-site events each year to enrich relationships with colleagues.
- Employee Assistance Program through HealthAdvocate.
- Access to Maven resources for new parents through Blue Shield.
The law firm is one of the country’s fastest-growing civil defense firms, known for its progressive, dynamic, and diverse approach. The firm prides itself on breaking the mold upheld by the traditional law firm and provides unparalleled service and exceptional results for its clients. The law firm ensures equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment based on various factors.
