Law Firm
Walnut Creek, CA
Legal Staff Paralegal in Walnut Creek, CA
Legal Staff
Min 5 yrs required
No
Paralegal
Job Category: Paralegal
Requisition Number: PARAL001357
Posting Details
Posted: June 3, 2025
Full-Time
Hourly Range: USD to USD
Job Details
Description
A law firm is a rapidly growing, national specialty litigation firm seeking an experienced paralegal to join its office. The firm is eagerly seeking candidates who foster a teamwork mentality, have excellent communication skills, are problem-solvers, and are willing to take ownership of their job. Flexibility and excellent organizational skills are key in this fast-paced environment. This is a 100% in-office position and remote work is not available.
The following set of success factors describe the characteristics of those who are successful in the firm:
Helpful, Congenial, Personable, Positive
Unpretentious, Approachable, Respectful, Team Oriented
Accountable, Takes Ownership, Corrects Mistakes
Organized, Timely, Confidential, Responsive (within 24 hours)
Ability to work with fast-paced teams on high exposure cases received right before trial
Duties and Responsibilities:
Assist attorneys on the parachute trial team in the preparation of a civil case for trial.
Manage discovery and records.
Summarize medical and employment records, create medical chronologies, summarize discovery responses, and prepare meet and confer correspondence.
Have motion writing experience, such as oppositions to motions including discovery motions and motions to continue trial.
Be proficient in software programs such as Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
Organize and prioritize numerous tasks and complete them under time constraints with minimal supervision and exceptional attention to detail.
Education, Experience, and Skills:
5+ years of paralegal experience in a law firm
Civil litigation experience required
Familiarity with performing research tasks using web-based legal research services
Experience working with paperless files; iManage experience is a plus
Must successfully pass a background/drug screen
Bachelor’s degree and paralegal certificate from an ABA-approved program required (Must be Business & Professions Code §6450 compliant)
What we offer you:
Competitive compensation
Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision
HSA and FSA plans available for employees and dependents
Work-life balance
Generous PTO policy
401K plan including a 3% Employer Safe Harbor contribution
Firm-paid life insurance and long-term disability
Employee Assistance Program
Year-end bonuses and referral fee programs
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