Litigation Paralegal

Job Description

Job Description

** About the Firm **

We are a boutique, closely-knit personal injury law firm seeking a stellar Litigation Paralegal ** ****** to join our growing team. Our team handles a manageable caseload of normal to highly complex personal injury matters, allowing us to provide our clients with the attention, communication, and advocacy they deserve.

We maintain a balanced perspective and approach to our work while upholding an approachable and enjoyable environment. We produce high-quality work which has resulted in our clients and colleagues trusting us with their referrals.

As a member of our team, you’ll work alongside dedicated professionals in a supportive, team-oriented environment, who share a commitment to exceptional client service and core principles upon which our firm was founded: family, integrity, generosity, and service.

** Position Summary **

This position is ideal for an experienced litigation paralegal who is confident managing case-related tasks, who enjoys working independently and collaboratively, who takes initiative by anticipating case needs, who has exceptional attention to detail, and who takes pride in being part of the winning strategy.

This candidate must have at least two years of litigation experience (and trial experience preferred). The ideal candidate will have experience in personal injury or a similar legal practice area, and be comfortable working with both pre-litigation and litigation matters.

** Compensation **

$80,000 - $100,000 base depending upon experience, plus bonus structure.

Benefits

· Hybrid schedule

· 100% employee-covered HMO or PPO medical and vision insurance

· 401K plan with employer contribution

· Opportunities for growth and advancement

· Paid vacation

· Paid holidays

· Paid sick leave

· Team outings and sponsored events

Responsibilities

· Manage and assist with personal injury cases from intake through resolution, including both pre-litigation and litigation matters

· Desire to participate in strategy, in a team-oriented environment

· Must be proficient in MS Office, Adobe, and general document management

· Must be familiar and proficient with e-filing in CA State and Federal courts (superior court portals, ECF)

· Must be familiar and proficient with CA State and Federal pre-trial deadlines, and comfortable not only managing deadlines and calendars, but anticipating deadline-driven workflow

· Conduct legal and factual research, and prepare summaries for attorneys

· Propound and respond to written discovery, prepare subpoenas, prepare deposition notices, prepare and/or oppose motions to compel discovery, prepare and/or oppose other dispositive motions such as Demurrers, Motions for Summary Judgment/Adjudication, etc.

· Preparing cases for mediation, including scheduling, and drafting mediation briefs

· Experience and familiarity with trial preparation, including local rules, and including preparing exhibit binders, witness lists, trial briefs, notices of lodging, motions in limine, etc.

· Communicate professionally and effectively with clients, including Spanish-speaking clients, insurance representatives, medical providers, opposing counsel, and court personnel

Requirements

· At least 2 years of litigation experience required; personal injury experience strongly preferred

· Experience working with pre-litigation cases preferred

· Fluent in Spanish is required

· Strong legal writing, proofreading, and communication skills

· Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills

· Ability to manage multiple cases, deadlines, and priorities efficiently

· Ability to work independently while also collaborating effectively with attorneys and other team members

· Strong critical-thinking and problem-solving skills

· Experience with LexisNexis or other legal research platforms is preferred

Location and Schedule

This position is full-time, in accordance with the firm’s hybrid work schedule, and will report to our home office in Irvine.