Litigation Paralegal

Messner Reeves LLP; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation package

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

A national law firm is seeking a highly qualified Litigation Paralegal to join their complex litigation team in California. The successful candidate will have at least 6 years of paralegal experience, strong organizational abilities, and familiarity with federal and state court procedures. Responsibilities include interacting with attorneys and clients, preparing legal documents, and managing medical records. This role offers a competitive compensation package and a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of paralegal experience required.
• Must be well-versed in both federal and state court procedures.
• Strong attention to detail and organization is essential.

Responsibilities

• Interact with firm partners, associates, and clients.
• Prepare detailed documents and organize medical records.
• Track and record time using billing software.

Skills

Paralegal experience

Knowledge of federal and state court procedures

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Experience with electronic documentation

Familiarity with Prolaw or similar software

Education

Paralegal Certificate

Job description

Messner Reeves LLP, a full-service national law firm, seeks a highly qualified Litigation Paralegal to join its fast-paced, complex litigation team in California.

Position Overview:

This position requires a high degree of interaction with firm partners, associates, and clients. Candidates should have good judgment and impeccable professionalism.

Requirements:

• 6+ years of paralegal experience.
• Must be well-versed in both federal and state court procedures.
• Communicate with team, witnesses, and opposing counsel to ensure complete information is gathered and organized in a timely fashion.
• Experience handling multiple attorneys with full caseloads.
• A healthcare background or working knowledge of medical records and terminology is strongly preferred.
• Utilize electronic format to organize and index medical records and prepare detailed documents and other party records chronologies, identifying and obtaining missing records or materials.
• Experience in legal document preparation, particularly propounding and responding to discovery and preparing initial, expert, and supplemental disclosures.
• Experience tracking and recording time using Prolaw or similar legal billing software.
• Use communication, experience, docketed deadlines, and knowledge of civil procedure rules as a guide.
• Must possess strong attention to detail, be highly organized, and communicate effectively.
• The ideal candidate will be experienced, inquisitive, and a self-starter, able to anticipate needs in litigation matters through jury trial.
• Paralegal Certificate.
• Must be located in California.

At Messner Reeves LLP, we offer a great work atmosphere, a competitive compensation package, and comprehensive benefits.