Pay: $46,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year
Job description:
Job Summary
We are a boutique, rapidly growing law firm with a strong commitment to excellence and professional development. The firm's practice is primarily comprised of business litigation, real estate litigation, and personal injury. The candidate will be supporting 2 attorneys in all facets of litigation.
The candidate must be highly motivated, a self-learner, responsible, energetic, computer literate, extremely detail-oriented, and have excellent written and verbal skills. Candidate must have at least 3 or more years of prior litigation experience at a law firm and must have an in-depth knowledge of the California Code of Civil Procedure and California Rules of Court. Paralegal certificate from an ABA-accredited program and/or trial experience are highly preferred. Compensation will be commensurate with experience.
This position is in Tustin, CA. We offer a collegial atmosphere with opportunities for professional growth.
Job Description:
* Calendaring
* Preparing shell templates for law and motions and pleadings
* Proofreading, reviewing, and finalizing for filing and service
* Propounding and responding to written discovery requests, deposition notices, subpoenas, and public record requests
* Electronic and/or fax filing in courts and serving to opposing counsel
* Trial Preparation
* Corresponding with opposing counsel, the court, and vendors
* Filing pleadings/motions with the Courts
* Coordinating motion hearings for attorneys
* Copying/scanning/opening files
* Preparing documents needed for clients
* Conducting basic legal research
* Assisting attorneys in discovery
* Reviewing documents and summarizing deposition transcripts
* Prior use with Clio is a big plus
Desired Skills and Requirements:
* 3 or more years of paralegal experience working in civil litigation (required)
* Paralegal certificate or post secondary degree from an accredited institution
* College degree (preferred) (high school diploma mandatory)
* Strong work ethic
* Highly motivated
* Works well independently and within a group dynamic
* Reliable and dependable
* Highly organized and detail-oriented
* Excellent ability to prioritize and multitask
* Work effectively as part of a team to achieve established outcomes
* Fast learner
* Strong writing and communication skills
All submissions will be held in strict confidence. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
Related keywords: paralegal, legal assistant, legal, litigation paralegal
Job Types: Full-time, Contract, Internship
Education:
High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Experience:
Microsoft Office: 1 year (Preferred)
Paralegal: 1 year (Preferred)
