Concord: Paralegal

Wood Smith Henning & Berman LLP; Concord (CA); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonuses potential

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Disability & life insurance

Flexible spending account

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Wood Smith Henning & Berman LLP seeks a paralegal for its civil litigation practice. The hybrid role requires in-office presence three days per week in the greater Concord area.

Candidates should have at least 2 years of litigation experience and be highly organized and motivated. Responsibilities include case management support, pre-trial preparation, medical and employment record review, discovery work, and assisting with depositions and expert witness coordination.

Qualifications

• Must possess a paralegal certificate.
• Professional and pleasant demeanor.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to process subpoenas for various records.
• Ability to coordinate with experts for witness review.
• Ability to work in a team and respond promptly.
• Able to multi-task independently and stay proactive.
• Strong MS Office skills including Outlook, Word, Excel, iManage, e-Copy, PDF conversion.
• Trial preparation and exhibit preparation experience.
• Ability to organize records and document productions.
• Ability to redact and assemble material for expert review.
• 40 hours per week, M-F 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Responsibilities

• Assist attorneys in all aspects of case management and pre-trial prep.
• Summarize medical records and employment records; manage discovery.
• Prepare records, exhibits, and witness materials for trial.
• Review and organize document productions from opposing parties.
• Coordinate with experts and prepare material for expert witness review.

Skills

Paralegal certificate

Litigation experience

Organizational skills

Written and verbal communication

Subpoenas processing

Expert witness coordination

Team collaboration

Multi-tasking ability

MS Office proficiency

Outlook

Word

Excel

iManage

e-Copy

PDF conversion

Education

Paralegal certificate

Job description

Looking to join a national defense firm that is progressive and innovative? Casual day every day, flexible work from home policy, diverse and inclusive, and attorneys that are collaborative and supportive across every office? If this sounds interesting, we are that firm and we are looking for paralegals to support our civil litigation practice group. Ideal candidates will have a minimum of 2 years of litigation experience and must be extremely organized and self‑motivated. Qualified candidates will assist our attorneys in all aspects of case management including, pre‑trial preparation, summarizing of medical records, depositions, employment records, etc., and provide assistance with discovery work up. This is a hybrid position requiring you to come into the office 3 days per week. Therefore you must live in the greater Concord area – no exceptions. Join the firm that is a bold differentiator in the industry.

Requirements:

• Must possess a paralegal certificate
• Professional and pleasant demeanor
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to process and follow up on Subpoenas for the receipt of medical, employment, worker’s compensation, disability, taxes, educational, union records, etc.
• Ability to communicate with experts, specifically prepare and organize material needed for expert witness review
• Ability to respond timely and effectively in a team atmosphere
• Ability to multi‑task independently, be proactive and successfully manage a variety of demands
• High level of computer competency, in the complete Microsoft Office Suite. Proficiency in Outlook, Word, Excel, iManage, e-Copy, PDF conversion
• Trial preparation, including but not limited to the preparation of exhibits, witness materials and pre‑trial documents
• Ability to prepare records, review and prepare exhibits, and trial preparation
• Assemble chronologies of key documents
• Review, analyze and organize document productions by opposing parties and co‑defendants
• Ability to redact claim files, medical records, police reports, emails, etc.
• Determine, prepare and organize material needed for expert witness review
• Requires the ability to work 40 Hours a week M‑F 8:30 a.m.- 5:00 p.m.
• Reliable with excellent attendance

Benefits include:

• A competitive salary package, including the potential for bonuses
• Insurance including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and a flexible spending account