Litigation Paralegal

Protouch Staffing; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Job summary

Protouch Staffing is seeking a Paralegal to support insurance defense attorneys in preparing for hearings, exhibits, pleadings, discovery, and trial. The role emphasizes case management, file organization, investigations, and research, with familiarity in litigation software.

Ideal candidates hold a Paralegal Certificate and have experience with WestLaw and e-discovery tools, in-person work in Los Angeles. Strong organizational skills and attention to detail are essential for success in this

Qualifications

• Paralegal Certificate required.
• Familiar with analyzing claim files and records for insurance defense cases.
• Knowledge of litigation software programs and case management tools.

Responsibilities

• Reviews, organizes and summarizes reports and other case materials.
• Prepares routine or complex legal documents for review by attorneys.
• Drafts pleadings, subpoenas, discovery requests and responses, correspondence, interrogatories/answers, post-judgment pleadings.
• Assists in deposition preparation, pre-trial investigations, trial preparation.
• Prepares depositions and trial binders.
• Prepare exhibits and other demonstrative evidence for use at trial.
• Provide assistance at mediation, arbitration and trial - including knowledge of courtroom technology setup

Skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Organizational skills

Communication

Education

Paralegal Certificate

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

iManage

Trial Director

CS Disco

Westlaw

Bate stamping and redacting

Job description

Our client looking for a Paralegal to assist insurance defense attorneys in the course of their work. Candidates should be familiar with analyzing claim files and records, preparing for hearings, preparing exhibits, pleadings, and discovery, handling case management, file organization, investigations, research and trial support and have knowledge in litigation software programs.

Essential Functions

Pay is commensurate with skills and years of experience.

• Reviews, organizes and summarizes reports and other case materials.
• Prepares routine or complex legal documents for review by attorneys.
• Drafts pleadings, subpoenas, discovery requests and responses, correspondence, interrogatories/answers, post-judgment pleadings (abstracts, writs, levying and appeals)
• Assists in deposition preparation, pre-trial investigations, trial preparation, including assistance with preparation of witnesses for deposition and/or trial.
• Prepares depositions and trial binders.
• Prepare exhibits and other demonstrative evidence for use at trial.
• Provide assistance at mediation, arbitration and trial - including knowledge of courtroom technology setup, deposition clip editing, real time, trial director

Skills

• Proficiency with Microsoft suites - Word, Excel, PowerPoint
• Knowledge of iManage and Trial Director are a plus
• Knowledge of e-discovery databases (CS Disco)
• Knowledge regarding bate stamping and redacting
• The ability and experience to conduct proper research on WestLaw

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance

License/Certification

• Paralegal Certificate (Required)

Work Location: In person