Civil Litigation Legal Assistant/Paralegal (Mandarin Speaking)

$41,600 - $72,800/Yr

James R Lloyd, A Professional Law Office Corporation - Chino, CA

Part-time,Full-time - Entry Level

Remote - Chino, CA

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Civil Litigation Legal Assistant/Paralegal who is fluent in Mandarin to support attorneys in all phases of civil litigation. The role emphasizes working with Mandarin-speaking clients and requires prior experience in a law office and litigation cases, although training will be provided for the right candidate.

Responsibilities

• Assist attorneys in managing civil litigation cases, maintaining client files from case inception to resolution.
• Organize and maintain case files, documents, and correspondence, ensuring all key dates are accurately calendared.
• Communicate with Mandarin-speaking clients to relay case updates and gather information.
• Draft, format, and proofread legal documents, including pleadings, motions, and discovery-related materials.
• Translate legal documents from Mandarin to English (and vice versa) as necessary.
• Assist in preparing discovery requests, responses, and other case-related documents.
• Conduct legal research using Westlaw, LexisNexis, or similar tools.
• Summarize case law, statutes, and other legal materials for attorney review, with an emphasis on cases involving Mandarin-speaking parties.
• Assist in gathering and organizing documents for discovery and trial.
• Prepare witness and exhibit lists, deposition summaries, and trial binders.
• Coordinate depositions, hearings, and meetings with both English and Mandarin-speaking clients and stakeholders.
• Act as a liaison between clients, attorneys, and external parties, ensuring clear communication with Mandarin-speaking clients.
• Handle routine client correspondence, respond to client requests, and retrieve relevant documents in both Mandarin and English.
• Assist with billing, timekeeping, and tracking case expenses.
• Maintain the firm's document management system and assist in ensuring proper organization of case files.
• Perform other duties as needed to support the litigation team.

Requirements

• Associate's degree or higher in Paralegal Studies, or equivalent legal experience.
• Experience in a law office, ideally with exposure to litigation cases.
• Fluent in Mandarin (speaking, reading, and writing) is required.
• 1 year of experience in civil litigation.

Benefits

• Hybrid work environment
• Flexible working hours (part-time, full-time, contract options)