Legal Staff Paralegal in Pasadena, CA

Law Firm

Pasadena, CA

Legal Staff Paralegal in Pasadena, CA

Legal Staff

3-5 yrs required

No

Job Title: Litigation Paralegal

Job Responsibilities:
The Litigation Paralegal will support practicing litigation defense attorneys within the law firm. The role involves managing a variety of law office responsibilities with an emphasis on the discovery process. Key responsibilities include:

- Handling electronic filing requirements at state and federal courts in California.
- Conducting research and writing to support legal proceedings.
- Working proactively and independently, while also collaborating as part of a team.
- Forecasting and calendaring court filings and docket deadlines.
- Organizing, prioritizing, and implementing urgent tasks with a strong attention to detail.
- Drafting and responding to discovery requests.
- Providing excellent written and verbal communication.
- Remaining self-directed and motivated to effectively work under tight time constraints.
- Consistently creating and delivering quality work products.
- Demonstrating proficiency with MS Office, including Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and PDF maker (Nuance or Adobe Pro).
- Navigating the internet efficiently.
- Experience with iManage is considered a plus.

Education and Experience Information:
The candidate should have a minimum of 3 to 5 years of experience in a legal setting, particularly in litigation support. Experience in insurance defense is beneficial, though not mandatory. A Paralegal Certificate is preferred but not required.

Salary Information:
The salary range for the Litigation Paralegal position is $65,000 to $75,000 annually, commensurate with experience.

The law firm offers a competitive compensation plan and an excellent benefits package within a collegial and supportive work environment. This includes substantial opportunities for professional development, experienced support staff, current technology, ongoing training, and full-time IT and marketing departments.

The law firm is committed to workforce diversity and is an equal opportunity employer, providing equal opportunities to qualified individuals regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender, gender identity or expression, marital status, sexual orientation, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected class in accordance with all applicable laws.