Discovery Paralegal

Adams & Martin Group; California (MO); On-site; USD 30,307 - 33,062; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Opportunity to grow within the firm

Job summary

A prestigious law firm is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Discovery Paralegal to join their Plaintiff Asbestos litigation team. The ideal candidate will handle court filings and assist with discovery preparation. An entry-level position requiring a bachelor's degree and relevant experience. Offers competitive pay within a supportive legal environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Ideally 3-6 months of relevant legal or office experience.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite; experience with legal software is a plus.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Handle court filings, including e-filing and physical filings when required.
• Assist with discovery preparation and organization.
• Draft, proof, and send case-related correspondence.
• Maintain and organize case files and calendars.
• Support attorneys with case management tasks and trial preparation.

Skills

Strong attention to detail

Organizational skills

Excellent written communication

Excellent verbal communication

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Legal software

Job description

Overview

Adams & Martin Group has partnered with a prestigious Century City law firm to find a motivated and detail-oriented Discovery Paralegal to join their Plaintiff Asbestos litigation team. The ideal candidate will be a highly organized professional with a bachelor\'s degree and some legal or office experience. This role involves managing court filings, discovery, and case-related correspondence in a fast-paced environment.

Compensation

Base pay range: $22.00/hr - $24.00/hr

Responsibilities

• Handle court filings, including e-filing and physical filings when required.


• Assist with discovery preparation and organization.


• Draft, proof, and send case-related correspondence.


• Maintain and organize case files and calendars.


• Support attorneys with case management tasks and trial preparation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor\'s degree required.


• Ideally 3-6 months or more of relevant legal or office experience (no more than 3-5 years).


• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.


• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite; experience with legal software is a plus.


• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Required work hours

Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM (½ hour unpaid lunch). Initial training period: 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM with a 1-hour lunch.

Benefits

This is a temp-to-hire position with competitive pay and the opportunity to grow within the firm.

Additional details

Salary range: $22 - $24 per hour.

EEO Statement

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.

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Legal

Industries

Legal Services