Paralegal

Position Overview

If you possess a strong work ethic, exceptional organizational skills, strong attention to detail, and want to work in the growing California defense litigation practice group as a paralegal, this may be the opportunity for you!

Must be located in California.

Job Requirements

• A minimum of 3 years of civil defense litigation experience, preferably in product liability, mass tort, personal injury defense, employment defense, and/or an insurance defense litigation practice area
• Previous experience should include experience with calendaring, docketing, interfacing with court personnel, opposing counsel, clients and vendors, drafting basic pleadings and legal correspondence
• Computer skills: Has basic knowledge of computer operation, internet software, spreadsheet software and word processing software; the use of Microsoft products is preferred. Has the ability to type and operate office equipment.
• Be self-motivated and a self-starter
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks and deadlines effectively
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to interact professionally with clients, court personnel, opposing counsel, and internal team members
• Detail-oriented with a keen eye for accuracy, proofreading, and editing legal documents for consistency and completeness
• Proactive and self-motivated with a demonstrated ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in a team environment
• Willingness to undertake additional tasks as requested by the attorneys, contributing to the overall success of the team
• Associate degree or Bachelor’s degree a plus, but not required
• Certified or Registered Paralegals are strongly encouraged to apply

Job Responsibilities

• Maintain effective communication with attorneys, clients, courts, counsel, and other relevant parties
• Support attorneys by performing various administrative duties, such as maintaining calendars, managing hearings and deadlines, organizing case files, and coordinating logistics
• Support attorneys by e-filing documents in state or federal court as needed
• Expertly organize exhibits, documents, evidence, briefs, and appendices for efficient reference and retrieval (we use Clio)
• Act as a liaison between trial teams and internal/external third parties, including experts and vendors, ensuring effective collaboration and information exchange
• Track case progress, deadlines, and client information efficiently
• Draft basic pleadings such as EOAs, Notices, Motions, discovery, under the supervision of the attorneys
• Prepare responses to discovery requests as needed
• Assist with mediation or trial preparation, as needed
• Familiarity with Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, Adobe Acrobat, and document management systems; experience with Clio a plus

What We Offer

• Hourly rate depending on depth and years of experience ($30-45/hour)
• Annual performance reviews with potential for sizeable increase in salary
• Hybrid work environment
• Flexible work hours
• Medical Insurance – Currently provided by Cigna Healthcare with multiple insurance plans to choose from based on your needs – partially paid for by Firm for the employee; All outpatient mental health services are free of charge with no copays
• Optional Dental & Vision Insurance
• Optional Voluntary Life and Disability Insurance
• Optional Voluntary Accident Insurance
• Optional Critical Illness Insurance
• Optional Cancer Insurance
• Optional Hospitalization Insurance
• Optional Health Savings Account
• Optional Flexible Spending Account
• 401k after one calendar year of employment
• Paid time off (PTO) to support your overall well-being