Legal Staff Paralegal in San Diego, CA

Law Firm

San Diego, CA

Legal Staff Paralegal in San Diego, CA

Legal Staff

No

Job Title: Paralegal

Job Responsibilities:

- Oversee the calendar schedule for hearings, deadlines, meetings, and all other scheduled events.
- Draft templates for pleadings, discovery, and correspondence.
- Handle both Federal and State Court filings, including the assembly of documents and related exhibits.
- Assist with preparation for hearings, arbitrations, mediations, depositions, and civil trials.
- Review and draft legal memos, pleadings, subpoenas, and discovery.
- Create and maintain case files.
- Manage, maintain, and organize document production processes.
- Communicate with clients, opposing counsel, experts, and other third parties.
- Gather and summarize relevant information from a variety of third-party sources.
- Arrange and manage certain appointments and meetings for attorneys.
- Work with the attorneys to proactively manage upcoming deadlines.
- Make and respond to client phone calls and communications.
- Analyze certain document production and depositions and draft summaries of the same.

Education and Experience Information:

- Paralegal certificate required.
- Prior class action paralegal experience preferred but not required.
- Must meet the requirements of California Business and Professions Code section 6450.
- Proficiency with Federal/California civil procedure and court rules.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, Google Suite, or similar software.
- Exceptional grammar and proofreading skills.
- Ability to organize and prioritize workflow for multiple attorneys.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work individually as well as part of a team.
- Bilingual English and Spanish preferred but not required.

Salary Information:

- - per hour (Employer provided).

Benefits:

- Competitive salary.
- Health insurance.
- Paid time off.
- On-site parking.
- Cell phone stipend.
- Health insurance reimbursement.
- 401k.

This job description outlines the responsibilities and qualifications for the Paralegal position at a law firm. The role is focused on providing support in civil litigation, requiring strong organizational and communication skills, along with proficiency in legal procedures and software. The position offers a competitive hourly wage and a range of benefits.