Litigation Paralegal

WizeHire, Inc; Brentwood (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Ayala, Morgan & Buzzard in Brentwood, CA is seeking a skilled paralegal to support our growing legal team. The ideal candidate will prepare and maintain legal documents, file motions, interview clients, and conduct legal research under guidance of an attorney.

Responsibilities include drafting subpoenas, coordinating with process servers, organizing case files, and assisting with trial preparation. The role requires an ABA-approved paralegal certificate or related degree, strong writing and

Qualifications

• Draft legal documents, pleadings, and correspondence under attorney guidance.

Responsibilities

• Hold client interviews to gather information about their legal problems
• Draft legal documents, pleadings, and correspondence such as interrogatories, subpoenas, deposition notices, complaints, pretrial orders, legal briefs, and affidavits under the guidance of a lawyer
• Perform administrative duties such as answering phone calls and keeping our case filing system organized so all documents are readily accessible
• Draft subpoenas and coordinate with process servers
• Work with lawyers to prepare for trial by conducting research on legal articles, preparing and organizing exhibits, organizing and coordinating witnesses, filing motions, and assisting with client meetings
• Must have strong interpersonal skills and talent for writing and grammar
• Must have great time-management skills, and organizational skills
• 3+ years of legal service experience under an attorney or lawyer in a law firm setting
• Strong preference for candidates who have completed a paralegal professional certification or have an advanced paralegal education

Skills

Interview clients

Legal research

Draft documents

Time management

Organizational skills

Writing and grammar

Interpersonal skills

Education

ABA-approved paralegal certificate

Associate degree in paralegal studies

Bachelor’s degree desired

Job description

Ayala, Morgan & Buzzard • Brentwood, CA, US

We’re seeking a skilled and experienced paralegal to support our growing legal team. The ideal candidate for this position will use their work experience and organizational skills to prepare and maintain legal documents, file motions, interview clients, and conduct legal research.

• Hold client interviews to gather information about their legal problems
• Draft legal documents, pleadings, and correspondence such as interrogatories, subpoenas, deposition notices, complaints, pretrial orders, legal briefs, and affidavits under the guidance of a lawyer
• Perform administrative duties such as answering phone calls and keeping our case filing system organized so all documents are readily accessible
• Draft subpoenas and coordinate with process servers
• Work with lawyers to prepare for trial by conducting research on legal articles, preparing and organizing exhibits, organizing and coordinating witnesses, filing motions, and assisting with client meetings
• ABA-approved paralegal certificate program such as an Associate’s degree or proprietary school program in paralegal studies, Bachelor’s degree desired
• Must have strong interpersonal skills and talent for writing and grammar
• Must have great time-management skills, and organizational skills
• 3+ years of legal service experience under an attorney or lawyer in a law firm setting
• Strong preference for candidates who have completed a paralegal professional certification or have an advanced paralegal education

Compensation

$80,000 - $85,000 yearly

Ayala, Morgan & Buzzard is a Plaintiff's litigation firm whose sole focus is on pursuing compensation for injured people and their families.