A general civil litigation firm in San Rafael is seeking a full-time experienced Litigation Paralegal to join our practice. This is a full time 8-hour a day position (Mon-Fri 9 am – 6 pm with some time flexibility after probationary period). Our ideal candidate has excellent communication and organizational skills, be able to work independently, responsible for given assignments, dedicated with strong work ethics, detail-oriented, has 2 to 5 years of Litigation Paralegal experience. Must have experience with the entire Discovery process from beginning to finish or be familiar with the discovery process and comfortable handling all stages of Discovery Process. Please submit your resume with a salary demand.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
• Strong knowledge of California rules and court procedures
• Solid understanding of every stage of case management, from inception to mediation, trial/settlement to post-mediation, post-trial/post-settlement
• Subpoena client’s records, create timelines and summaries
• Ability to handle and manage document productions
• Ability to manage entire Discovery process
• Must be able to prepare, format and edit legal documents such as pleadings, discovery and correspondence with exhibit tabs and to research case related matters
• Ability to multi-task and complete assignments quickly and accurately to meet demanding deadlines
• Managing documents, billable hours and expenses in firm software
• Using applications, software and platforms in managing projects/communications, formatting/drafting/eFiling legal documents, performing research and gathering information (Acrobat DC Pro, BOX, CEB, Clio, DocuSign, Lexis, Trellis, EsquireTek, Slack, Zipforms etc.)
• Ability to take initiative, be resourceful and anticipate needs of attorneys and clients
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QUALIFICATIONS
• Minimum 2-5 years of Litigation Paralegal experience (Required)
• Must be computer savvy with strong knowledge of Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat
• Attention to detail is an absolute requirement
• Excellent written and oral communications skills (Must provide a couple-paragraph writing sample)
• Excellent interpersonal skills, you must be able to communicate and interact with clients, court staff, and other third parties on behalf of the firm in a professional and courteous manner
• Adaptable and not afraid to learn new legal-related software.
• A self-starter who is not afraid to ask questions and navigate through uncertainty
• Must be a team player to work effectively
We offer competitive compensation, Benefits - Medical/Dental/Vision premiums 100% paid by employer, paid sick and vacation time, and very supportive environment.
- Principals only. Recruiters, please don't contact this job poster.
- do NOT contact us with unsolicited services or offers
