Paralegal

About the Firm Our client is a national civil litigation firm focusing on mesothelioma cases. They are rapidly expanding and taking on many new cases and clients. Job Details Salary: $75,000 - $100,000 per year Benefits 401(k) with 3% employer contribution Fully paid medical insurance Fully paid dental insurance Fully paid vision insurance Paid time off (PTO) Firm paid Health Savings Account (HSA) Day-to-Day Responsibilities Assist attorneys in all phases of litigation from onset through trial. Draft pleadings, correspondence, authorizations, interrogatories, transmittal letters, and other legal documents. File summonses and complaints, and work with vendors to effectuate service. Prepare discovery requests and responses. Coordinate and schedule depositions. Track and monitor client files, calendars, and provide status updates. Perform extensive internal and online legal research (court rules and procedures). Assist with trial preparation, including trial binders, exhibits, coordination with experts, opposing counsel, and court staff. Skills Desired Ability to work in a high-volume, fast-paced environment with time and content-sensitive deadlines. Highly organized. Strong computer and procedural skills. Must possess strong verbal and written communication skills. Detail oriented with the ability to analyze and problem-solve. Must be able to work independently and as part of a team to establish and foster working relationships with litigation attorneys, investigators, paralegals, and legal assistants. Preferred Experience 3–5 years of experience. Paralegal degree or certificate. Product liability or personal injury experience is a plus. Equal Opportunity Statement Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions. Background Check Policy Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. Privacy Policy Information collected and processed as part of your Jobot candidate profile, and any job applications, resumes, or other information you choose to submit is subject to Jobot’s Privacy Policy, as well as the Jobot California Worker Privacy Notice and Jobot Notice Regarding Automated Employment Decision Tools which are available at jobot.com/legal. Contact and Application Easy Apply now using the “Easy Apply” button in the LinkedIn job posting. #J-18808-Ljbffr