We've been engaged by a top insurance defense Law firm to identify a Litigation Paralegal. Top benefits and a hybrid option.
Duties/Responsibilities
- Assist with all phases of litigation support, case and document management, preparation and coordination of discovery, trial preparation and trial
- Preparing and formatting pleadings and other legal documents
- Document Review
- Interaction with clients, experts and lay witnesses, both orally and through written communication
- Filing legal documents (electronic and paper) in Federal, State, and Appellate Courts
- Monitoring case docket
- Maintaining active case files
- Legal fact and basic legal research
- Coordinate and schedule calendars
Required Skills/Qualifications
- 3+ years of litigation experience in a law firm, supporting multiple attorneys
- Familiarity with common litigation documents, including complaints, answers, notices of appearance, motions, miscellaneous notices, and orders
- Knowledge of Federal Rules of Civil Procedure (FRCP), Federal Rules of Appellate Procedure (FRAP), and state court rules
- Strong computer skills, including MS Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint
- High level of organization and time-management skills
- Ability to work under pressure and prioritize competing demands
- Self-starter with good problem-solving skills while maintaining client service orientation.
- Must possess strong writing and analytical skills to independently review, draft, and prepare documents.
- Responds promptly to attorney and client requests for service and assistance; meets commitments.
- Ability to coordinate multiple tasks concurrently and to meet deadlines.
- Strong organizational skills, interpersonal skills, and attention to detail.
Qualifications
- 3+ years' as Litigation Paralegal, preferably insurance defense
- Ability to work overtime
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance. For unincorporated Los Angeles county , to the extent our customers require a background check for certain positions, the Company faces a significant risk to its business operations and business reputation unless a review of criminal history is conducted for those specific job positions.