Paralegal

Description

The Paralegal will be responsible for working with attorneys and other departments and/or staff as assigned to provide support through all aspects of litigation in a variety of practice areas.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Under the supervision of an attorney, coordinate, organize, prepare, and interpret complex legal documents. • Coordinate with attorneys and paralegal Is to direct workflow on various cases. • Review, and maintain documents and case files; compile documents for filing with courts and relevant agencies. • Conduct electronic document reviews, coordinate productions of documents with attorneys, conduct searches of production databases for relevant documents, and conduct other related eDiscovery tasks. • Assist with drafting discovery, pleadings, and status reports. • Organize and conduct case-related team meetings as needed. • Review and draft summaries of discovery responses, document productions, and relevant records. • Assist with preparation and review of materials for court hearings and depositions. • Attend client meetings, conference calls, and other case related meetings with attorneys. • Conduct legal research and document review; perform factual research in internal and external databases and libraries. • Review and process vendor invoices for accuracy. • Coordinate and prepare for trials; attend trials if necessary and provide support to attorneys at court and agency hearings. • Accurately document and bill for all billable work and tasks according to billing procedures; meet annual billable hours requirement. • Communicate and interact with filing clerks, court room assistants and calendar clerks. • Liaise with outside vendors such as court reporters, experts, mediators, etc.

Qualifications:

• At least 5 years of experience preferred, working as a paralegal, preferably with a focus on personal injury or construction defect cases in the State of California. • Experience preparing for and assisting with trials. • Familiarity with online databases and resources. • Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively. • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with professionalism in client and colleague interactions. • Attention to detail and accuracy in document preparation and file management. • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and other relevant software applications. • Ability to work independently, as well as collaboratively within a team environment. • Knowledge of third-party e-fling providers, including but not limited to One Legal, First Legal, Odyssey File & Serve, and Green Filing, a plus. • Knowledge of PACER and the federal Judiciary’s Case Management/Electronic Case Files (CM/ECF) system, a plus.