Paralegal - Legal Services - remote

If you possess a strong work ethic, exceptional organizational skills, strong attention to detail, and want to work in our growing defense litigation practice group, this may be the opportunity for you!

This is a hybrid for our office in LA 90014.

A minimum of 2 years of civil defense litigation experience, preferably in General Liability, Labor and employment, Personal Injury, or other civil defense litigation practice area; previous insurance defense litigation a huge plus.

Previous experience should include experience with calendaring, docketing, interfacing with court personnel, opposing counsel, clients and vendors, drafting basic pleadings and legal correspondence

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.

Detail-oriented with a keen eye for accuracy, proofreading, and editing legal documents for consistency and completeness

Associate degree or Bachelor degree a plus, but not required

Support attorneys by performing various administrative duties, such as maintaining calendars, managing hearings and deadlines, organizing case files, and coordinating logistics

Support attorneys by e-filing documents in state or federal court as needed

Expertly organize exhibits, documents, evidence, briefs, and appendices for efficient reference and retrieval (we use Clio)

Draft basic pleadings such as EOAs, Notices, Motions, discovery, under the supervision of the attorneys

Familiarity with Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, Adobe Acrobat, and document management systems; Hourly rate depending on depth and years of experience ($30 – 35/hour)

Annual performance reviews with potential for sizeable increase in salary

Hybrid or remote work environment

Medical Insurance – Currently provided by United Healthcare with multiple insurance plans to choose from based on your needs – partially paid for by Firm for the employee; Optional Voluntary Life and Disability Insurance

Optional Health Savings Account

Optional Flexible Spending Account

Lydecker is an AV-rated full-service law firm with over 150 attorneys Nationwide! Our vision at Lydecker is to be a trusted partner that redefines excellence in legal services. We envision a future where our innovative approach to client service sets new standards in the legal industry. Together, we will shape the future of legal practice, empowering individuals and clients to thrive in an ever-evolving world.

At Lydecker, our mission is simple: to exceed client expectations with efficient, strategic, and collaborative service. We are dedicated to long-term success for our clients, attorneys, and staff, fostering a culture of excellence and teamwork.

We strive for the highest standards of quality, professionalism, and innovation in delivering legal services. Care: We take care of our people because we genuinely care about each one of them, and we believe that by fostering a culture of care, we can create a more resilient, supportive, and successful organization for all. We show that we care about our employees through employee well-being, professional growth and development, work-life balance, diversity and inclusion, and community engagement.

We are a growing national litigation firm built on the traditional values of hard work and taking care of our clients.

• Diverse and Inclusive Ownership & Administrative Leadership. We take pride in having a significant portion of our attorneys and administrative leadership being a part of diverse groups. Many of our Firm's Shareholders and Administrative Leadership Team self-identify as historically underrepresented groups such as people of color, women, persons with disabilities, and/or LGBTQIA+.
• Experience swift career progression, hands-on litigation learning, and abundant opportunities for professional development with mentoring from more senior attorneys in small, collaborative practice groups.
• Flexible Work-Life Integration. We value your need to have a flexible schedule and work from home and hybrid work opportunities. Competitive salaries, quarterly bonus opportunities based on billable hours, paid time off, top-notch medical insurance with no copay for outpatient mental health access, paid parking or commuter benefits, and a robust 401k plan.

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Lydecker LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual’s status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.