Litigation Paralegal

James & Waddle PC; California; Presencial; USD 60.000 - 90.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

James & Waddle PC is seeking a skilled paralegal to support our business and real estate practice in transaction and litigation matters. You will coordinate all matter details and assist through all litigation stages, including interviews, legal research, document filing, and trial attendance.

The ideal candidate will have strong organizational and writing skills, Paralegal Certification, and experience handling complex caseloads in a fast-paced environment.

Formación

• 3+ years of proven working experience as a litigation paralegal.
• Knowledge of motions, discovery, evidence, and court procedures.
• Highly organized with ability to manage multiple deadlines.
• Strong writing and communication skills with attention to detail.
• Paralegal Certificate.
• Bachelor's Degree preferred (not required).
• Ability to work overtime as needed.
• Understanding of real estate transactions (consumer and commercial).

Responsabilidades

• Conduct investigations, legal research and initial case assessments
• Draft pleadings, motions and file them with the court
• Perform administrative duties (calendar hearings and deadlines, organize case files, manage logistics etc.)
• Maintain pleadings and discovery indexes
• Organize exhibits, documents, evidence, briefs and appendices
• Aid attorneys with drafting, and responding to, interrogatories and other discovery requests
• Gather relevant information from a variety of sources
• Liaise between trial teams and internal/external third parties

Conocimientos

Litigation experience

Legal research

Drafting & filings

Educación

Paralegal Certificate

Bachelor's Degree preferred

Herramientas

Legal databases

Word processing

Descripción del empleo

Job Description

We are looking for a skilled paralegal to assist our legal team. Our firm handles the specialized needs of our business and real estate clients in transaction and litigation matters. As an integral part of our team, you will frequently interact with the firm's clients, potential clients, expert witnesses, court personnel and opposing counsel. You will be responsible for the coordination of all the details in our matters. The successful candidate will be able to provide assistance during all phases of the litigation process including conducting interviews, legal research, document filing and attending trials. We value independence, experience, leadership, knowledge and a can-do attitude.

Responsibilities

• Conduct investigations, legal research and initial case assessments
• Draft pleadings, motions and file them with the court
• Perform administrative duties (calendar hearings and deadlines, organize case files, manage logistics etc.)
• Maintain pleadings and discovery indexes
• Organize exhibits, documents, evidence, briefs and appendices
• Aid attorneys with drafting, and responding to, interrogatories and other discovery requests
• Gather relevant information from a variety of sources
• Liaise between trial teams and internal/external third parties

Requirements

• 3+ years of proven working experience as a litigation paralegal
• Applicable knowledge of motions, discovery, evidence, litigation documentation, court rules and procedures, practices etc.
• Highly organized with ability to juggle multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Strong writing and communication skills along with attention to detail
• Extensive computer and database expertise
• Paralegal Certificate
• Bachelor's Degree preferred (not required)
• Ability to work overtime (if needed)
• An understanding of and/or working knowledge of real estate transactions (consumer and commercial)

Benefits

• Training & Development
• Compensation is commensurate with experience