Litigation Paralegal

$74,880 - $93,600/Yr

Jobot - San Diego, CA

Full-time - Mid Level

Hybrid - San Diego, CA

Administrative and Support Services

About the position

The Litigation Paralegal will play a crucial role in supporting attorneys throughout all stages of litigation at a prestigious personal injury law firm. This position involves handling complex cases, providing essential legal support, and ensuring effective case management in a dynamic work environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist attorneys in all stages of litigation, including drafting pleadings, motions, and discovery requests.
• Conduct legal research and gather relevant case materials.
• Organize and maintain case files, including indexing and filing documents.
• Prepare and manage trial exhibits.
• Coordinate with clients, opposing counsel, and court personnel to schedule hearings, depositions, and other meetings.
• Maintain confidentiality of client information.
• Perform administrative tasks such as answering phones, managing calendars, and scheduling appointments.

Requirements

• 2+ years of plaintiff personal injury experience.
• Paralegal certification from an accredited program preferred.
• Proficiency in legal research, legal document preparation, case management, and litigation support.
• Exceptional legal writing skills, with the ability to draft clear, concise, and persuasive legal documents.
• Familiarity with legal compliance requirements and procedures.
• Experience in legal case evaluation and strategy development.
• Proficiency in using legal software for case management, document review, and trial preparation.
• Strong organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple cases and tasks simultaneously.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with attorneys, clients, and other legal professionals.

Nice-to-haves

• Spanish language skills.

Benefits

• Great compensation including full benefits
• 401k
• PTO
• Great work environment with no micro-managing
• Hybrid work environment
• Top-notch case management tools and back office support
• Partnership track