Paralegal

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.

• At least 1 year of experience preferred, working as a legal secretary or paralegal, preferably with a focus on personal injury or construction defect cases in the State of California.
• 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.