Litigation Paralegal

Litigation Paralegal/Legal AssistantThe Litigation Paralegal/Legal Assistant performs comprehensive legal, administrative, and trial support to one or more attorneys handling civil litigation matters. Responsibilities include case management, legal drafting, discovery, trial preparation and maintaining case files, calendars, deadlines, and correspondence under the direct supervision of attorneys.Essential DutiesSupport attorneys through all stages of litigation, from initial investigation through trial preparation.Perform legal and factual research using Westlaw, court databases, and online resources to obtain case-related information.Draft, review, and finalize pleadings, motions, declarations, and briefs.Draft and respond to discovery requests, organize document productions, coordinate with clients to gather necessary documents, and prepare meet-and-confer letters.Draft case status reports, deposition summaries, medical summaries, and discovery summaries and subpoenas; identify missing records or materials as needed.Correctly format court pleadings for filing/eFiling with state and federal courts in accordance with applicable California court rules, including the auto-generation of Tables of Authorities (TOAs) and Tables of Contents (TOCs).Coordinate and assist with the retrieval of medical, employment, and other relevant records.Track deadlines and support attorneys with case management activities.Complete understanding of legal calendaring and tracking deadlinesPerform other duties as assigned.Qualifications/RequirementsBachelor's degree, associate's degree, or certificate program in paralegal studiesMinimum of three years legal experience in civil defenseEquivalent combination of education and/or experience consideredThorough knowledge of legal principles, legal research techniques, legal terminology, and government regulationsExcellent legal drafting, writing, and verbal communication skillsExcellent interpersonal skills, analytical, and critical thinking skillsProficient with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and OutlookAbility to operate basic office equipment such as a copy machine, fax machine, printer, scanner, and computerAbility to work with databases and on-line technological platformsAbility to be detail-oriented, diligent, and flexibleAbility to handle conflicting time demands and focus on task completion with little direction or need for supervisory follow-upProficient command of the English language in both oral and written formatJob Type: Full-timePay: $38.00 - $45.00 per hourBenefits:Dental insuranceEmployee assistance programFlexible spending accountHealth insuranceHealth savings accountPaid time offProfessional development assistanceReferral programVision insuranceExperience:Civil defense: 3 years (Required)License/Certification:Paralegal Certificate (Required)Work Location: In person / Hybrid