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:

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• 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
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• Previous experience should include experience with calendaring, docketing, interfacing with court personnel, opposing counsel, clients and vendors, drafting basic pleadings and legal correspondence
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• 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.
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• Be self-motivated and a self-starter
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• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks and deadlines effectively
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• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to interact professionally with clients, court personnel, opposing counsel, and internal team members
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• Detail-oriented with a keen eye for accuracy, proofreading, and editing legal documents for consistency and completeness
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• Proactive and self-motivated with a demonstrated ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in a team environment
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• Willingness to undertake additional tasks as requested by the attorneys, contributing to the overall success of the team
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• Associate degree or Bachelor’s degree a plus, but not required
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• Certified or Registered Paralegals are strongly encouraged to apply
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Job Responsibilities:

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

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• Hourly rate depending on depth and years of experience ($30-45/hour)
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• Annual performance reviews with potential for sizeable increase in salary
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• Hybrid work environment
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• Flexible work hours
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• 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
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• Optional Dental & Vision Insurance
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• Optional Voluntary Life and Disability Insurance
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• Optional Voluntary Accident Insurance
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• Optional Critical Illness Insurance
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• Optional Cancer Insurance
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• Optional Hospitalization Insurance
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• Optional Health Savings Account
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• Optional Flexible Spending Account
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• 401k after one calendar year of employment
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• Paid time off (PTO) to support your overall well-being
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