Litigation Assistant

Koshkaryan Law Group; California; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Free parking

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Referral program

Vision insurance

Job summary

Koshkaryan Law Group in Sherman Oaks, CA is seeking a litigation paralegal with 1–3 years of experience to join our plaintiff's practice. The ideal candidate will be proactive, highly organized, and have a strong foundation in legal research, document management, and client communication.

You will handle a heavy litigation caseload, manage discovery, draft pleadings, maintain attorney calendars, and ensure deadlines are met from inception to trial.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years of paralegal or legal support experience in a law office setting.
• Prior experience and knowledge of personal injury is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Handle a heavy litigation caseload and manage deadlines.
• Draft all litigation pleadings such as complaints, oppositions, motions, stipulations, declarations, etc.
• Propound and respond to discovery and manage discovery documents.
• Maintain attorney calendars and stay on top of deadlines.
• Coordinate administrative litigation communications and client updates.
• Prepare trial documents and assist from inception to trial.

Skills

Legal research

Document management

Client communication

Time management

Organizational skills

Prioritization

Tools

eFiling

Job description

Job Description

Job Description

We are a plaintiff's personal injury law firm located in the heart of Sherman Oaks. Our office is looking to expand our team with a litigation paralegal with at least 1-3 years of experience. Prior experience and knowledge of personal injury is preferred. The ideal candidate will be proactive, highly organized, and possess a strong foundation in legal research, document management, and client communication. This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to complex cases while honing your legal support skills in a fast-paced environment committed to excellence and professional growth.

Responsibilities

• Must be able to handle a heavy litigation case load
• Strong understanding of all state and local rules and deadlines
• Knowledge of eFiling and state/local requirements
• Propound and respond to discovery
• Ability to draft all litigation pleadings such as complaints, oppositions, motion, stipulations, declarations, etc
• Handle all admin litigation communications in a timely and prompt manner
• Manage cases from inception to trial
• Maintain attorney calendars and stay on top of all deadlines
• Calculate deadlines and manage litigation calendar
• Prepare trial documents
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently and prioritize tasks
• Maintain a high level of organizational skills to prioritize tasks effectively in a busy legal environment.

Experience
Minimum of two years of paralegal or legal support experience in a law office setting is required.

Join us to be part of a vibrant team that values your expertise! We’re committed to fostering a supportive environment where your skills can flourish while making meaningful contributions to our clients’ success.

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Free parking
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance