Legal Staff Paralegal in Los Angeles, CA

Public Interest

Los Angeles, CA

Legal Staff Paralegal in Los Angeles, CA

Legal Staff

2-3 yrs required

No

Paralegal Job Description at Disability Rights Legal Center

Organization: **Members Only**

Job Title: Paralegal

Experience: 2-3 years of significant and substantive litigation experience as a paralegal/legal assistant in a legal services/non-profit setting.

Salary: $50,000-$60,000 annually, commensurate with experience.

Benefits: Employee & dependent medical insurance HMO or PPO plan 100% employer-paid, employee & dependent dental and vision insurance 100% employer-paid, employee life & long-term disability insurance 100% employer-paid, 15 days vacation per year, up to 17 days paid holidays, job-related professional development fees, and eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness.

Job Responsibilities:

- Provide administrative and litigation support to the litigation team with exceptional attention to detail.
- Draft and format legal documents including pleadings, motions, affidavits, subpoenas, discovery, proposed orders, and interrogatories.
- Create table of authorities and table of contents.
- Draft and format day-to-day correspondence such as releases of information, demand letters, and emails.
- Maintain case files and ensure best practices, clearly organizing files for easy accessibility.
- Prepare, organize, store, and retrieve case files, including evidence, exhibits, depositions, pleadings, and other items.
- File and serve court and legal documents within State and Federal Court and upon opposing counsel.
- Coordinate, review, analyze, and synthesize documents and respond to discovery requests.
- Research and analyze legal sources and provide written analysis to attorneys.
- Summarize deposition, trial transcripts, documents, and exhibits.
- Meet with attorneys, clients, and other professionals to discuss assigned cases and projects.
- Interview clients and witnesses and prepare statement summaries.
- Assist attorneys with trial preparation, including organizing exhibits and witness binders.
- Work with law clerks and volunteers.

Administrative Support:

- Develop and maintain records of billable hours spent on specific cases.
- Create and run attorney productivity billing reports and other case-related reports.
- Create and run grant-related reports in collaboration with the Director of Development.
- Organize and manage documents in SharePoint.
- Maintain case management database and case calendar for litigation team.
- Calendar events between attorneys, staff, co-counsel, opposing counsel, and others.
- Maintain a database of clerk and volunteer activities and assignments.
- Perform other administrative tasks as assigned.

Preferred Knowledge & Skills:

- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
- Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong work ethic and resourcefulness.
- Understanding of legal language and principles, research methods, court pleadings and processes, and other related matters.
- Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise discretion and good judgment.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and independently.
- Ability to perform multiple tasks while maintaining attention to detail.
- Ability to prioritize workload and assignments.
- Investigative mind and strong research skills.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe, and other necessary software.
- Working knowledge of legal database software.
- Experience preparing legal reports.
- Ability to work weekends and evenings.

Education & Experience:

- Bachelor's degree preferred.
- Paralegal certificate from an ABA accredited program preferred, or a combination of education and/or experience.
- 2-3 years of significant and substantive litigation experience as a paralegal/legal assistant in a legal services/non-profit setting.
- Experience drafting, cite-checking, and correcting legal briefs (trial and appellate).
- Experience managing medium-to-large-scale document productions.
- Proficiency with Document Review Software.
- Working knowledge and competency with case management software.
- Proficiency with word processing and spreadsheet software.

To Apply:

Location: Hybrid/Remote
FLSA: Non-Exempt (Local Los Angeles, CA)
Type: Full-time

Must be legally able to work in the United States and maintain proper work authorization throughout employment.

Applications must include resume, cover letter, and writing sample. Submit your complete application to Anabel Prudencio, Director of Administration at **** include “Paralegal” in the subject line. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. No phone calls, please. Only those applicants who are selected for an interview will receive a response.

Introductory Period – A six-month introductory period will be required.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

DRLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against based on disability. DRLC strives for a diverse workplace. Persons with disabilities or from other historically underrepresented or disadvantaged communities are strongly encouraged to apply. We believe that a diversity of experiences, opinions, and backgrounds is fundamental to achieving our mission.