Litigation Paralegal - Stockton CA

Sepulveda Sanchez Accident Lawyers; Stockton; On-site; CAD 68,502 - 95,903; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

401(k)

Health & dental benefits

Paid time off

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Sepulveda Sanchez Accident Lawyers is seeking an experienced Personal Injury Paralegal for their Stockton office. This full-time role involves timely filing of documents, organizing legal materials, and assisting attorneys with trial preparations. The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills, attention to detail, and knowledge of medical terminology. Benefits include a competitive salary, health and dental insurance, paid time off, and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication to interact with clients and attorneys.
• Strong research skills for personal injury information.
• Attention to detail for documentation accuracy.
• Proficient in managing caseload and deadlines.
• Understanding of medical terminology in cases.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and legal software.
• Ability to empathize with injured clients.
• Strong problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• E-file legal documents with courts accurately.
• Prepare and organize legal documents.
• Ensure attorneys' calendars are updated.
• Maintain case files on CasePeer and Dropbox.
• Assist attorneys during trial with exhibits.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Strong research skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Understanding of medical terminology and e-filing procedures

Proficiency in Microsoft Office and legal software

Empathy and support for clients

Problem-solving skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Paralegal Studies or a related field

Tools

CasePeer

Microsoft Office

Job description

Experienced Paralegal – Personal Injury, In‑office Role, Stockton, CA

Full‑time, On‑site. Stockton, California, United States.

Overview

We are seeking an experienced Personal Injury Paralegal to join our growing firm, working in our Stockton office.

Responsibilities

• Timely and accurately e‑file legal documents with federal and state courts, while strictly abiding by local rules and guidelines.
• Prepare and organize legal documents such as pleadings, subpoenas, discovery requests and responses, briefs, and trial‑related documents, including witness lists, exhibits, jury instructions, and binders.
• Ensure attorneys’ calendars are accurately updated and coordinate court appearances, depositions, mediations, client meetings, and other litigation matters.
• Organize and maintain case files on CasePeer and Dropbox, ensuring all important information is accurately recorded and easily accessible.
• Assist attorneys with expert designations and discovery, scheduling, organizing files, and coordinating expert depositions.
• Coordinate with clients and medical providers to ensure appropriate treatment.
• Assist attorneys during trial with exhibits and scheduling witnesses and experts.
• Work with accounting to ensure case costs are accurately documented and paid timely.

Requirements

Qualifications and Skills:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills to facilitate effective interaction with clients, attorneys, medical providers, and experts.
• Strong research skills to gather and analyze information relevant to personal injury cases.
• Sharp attention to detail to ensure all documentation and information is accurate and complete.
• Proficient organizational skills to manage a large caseload, multiple deadlines, and incoming documents.
• Thorough understanding of relevant medical terminology in personal injury cases and e‑filling procedures for state and federal courts.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and legal software programs, including case management and document management tools such as CasePeer.
• Ability to empathize and provide support to clients who have been catastrophically injured and are dealing with physical and emotional trauma.
• Problem‑solving skills to identify and resolve issues that may arise during the case process.
• Bachelor’s degree in Paralegal Studies or a related field, or a paralegal certificate preferred.
• Spanish speaking is a huge plus.
• Ability to work individually and collaboratively in a fast‑paced, in‑office environment.

Benefits

• Competitive salary dependent upon experience.
• 401(k).
• Health & dental benefits.
• Paid time off.
• Professional development opportunities.