Paralegal

$85,000 - $90,000/Yr

Hahn Legal Group, Apc - El Segundo, CA

Full-time - Entry Level

Hybrid - El Segundo, CA

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Paralegal at Hahn Legal Group will play a crucial role in supporting the legal team by managing case files, overseeing legal calendars, and ensuring effective communication with clients and attorneys. This hybrid position requires a detail-oriented individual who thrives in a collaborative environment and is passionate about client management and legal support.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the firm's legal calendar deadlines and case milestones
• Manage legal appointments, court appearances, and tasks
• Prioritize and organize case workload
• Handle and triage client communications via phone and email
• Maintain accurate client records in the firm's case management system
• Organize and manage both physical and electronic client case files
• Maintain and summarize case information and files for internal and client communication
• Draft letters, reports, and documents using templates
• Prepare legal documents for meetings, depositions, and hearings
• Prepare discovery and responses for discovery demands
• Assist attorneys with legal research
• Conduct factual investigation and analysis of case issues
• Support all phases of case preparation, including discovery and trial
• Summarize discovery materials for efficient use during litigation
• Prepare trial binders and coordinate trial exhibits
• Draft basic discovery motions
• Assist with the intake and onboarding of new client matters
• Consistently and proactively update attorneys and the legal team on case status
• Provide consistent and proactive updates to clients on case progress
• Communicate effectively with clients, courts, couriers, and litigation support vendors
• Collaborate with legal support staff to ensure smooth progression of cases through the litigation process

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience as a litigation paralegal
• Paralegal Degree required
• Proficiency in Microsoft Windows, Word, Excel, Outlook, and Adobe Acrobat
• Excellent written communication skills (consistent, detail-oriented, and professional)
• Strong verbal communication skills (personable, customer service-oriented, and proactive)
• Exceptional organizational skills, with the ability to follow established procedures and create organization where none exists
• Ability to investigate information with empathy and a positive attitude
• Excellent time management skills and an understanding of how to prioritize tasks effectively

Nice-to-haves

• Strong internal motivation to excel in your work
• Ability to quickly and proficiently learn new technology and software
• Patient and consistent in maintaining established standards, guidelines, and procedures
• A positive, solution-focused approach to problem-solving

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Continuing legal education support
• Vacation
• Bar dues coverage
• Voluntary bar memberships
• Retirement benefits