Litigation Paralegal (Personal Injury) - Onsite, San Jose

Law Offices of Samer Habbas & Associates, P.C.; San Jose (CA); Sur place; USD 39 000 - 48 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Competitive pay: $28–$35/hr

Health and dental insurance 60% paid

401k and profit sharing

Paid time off accrual from day one

Career growth opportunities

Résumé du poste

The Law Offices of Samer Habbas & Associates, PC is seeking a dedicated Litigation Paralegal to join our San Jose, CA team. The ideal candidate will have completed an accredited paralegal program and at least 2 years of experience, preferably in Personal Injury or Employment law, to assist attorneys with trial preparation.

This full-time, on-site role involves drafting pleadings, managing discovery, filing documents, maintaining case files, and coordinating with clients and experts while

Qualifications

• Completion of accredited Paralegal program or Associate's degree in Paralegal Studies; Bachelor's in addition to Paralegal studies preferred.
• 2+ years of experience as a Paralegal, preferably in Personal Injury or Employment litigation.
• Knowledge of California Civil Code of Procedure and California Rules of Court.
• Exceptional writing and analytical capabilities.
• Knowledge of calendaring requirements.
• Ability to manage a midsize caseload of litigation files.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish required.

Responsabilités

• Preparing legal documents such as pleadings, motions, discovery requests, and subpoenas, as well as correspondences and other documents necessary for case management
• Managing the discovery process, including preparing and responding to discovery requests, organizing and reviewing discovery documents, and coordinating and reviewing responses with clients
• Preparation and filing of legal documents with the court, ensuring compliance with court rules and deadlines, including electronic and physical filings
• Maintaining professional communication with court personnel, opposing counsel and others in the scope of a case
• Organize and maintain case files
• Assisting in the preparation of cases by gathering and organizing evidence, documents, and other relevant materials, including reviewing case files, drafting summaries, and ensuring all necessary documentation is in order
• Interacting with clients in a professional manner to gather information, update them on case status, and assist with any queries they might have
• Keeping track of important litigation dates and deadlines, managing case calendars, and ensuring that all tasks are completed in a timely manner
• Providing general administrative support to attorneys, such as scheduling meetings, coordinating with experts, and managing case files
• Ensuring that all actions comply with legal and ethical standards, including maintaining client confidentiality and adhering to court rules and procedures
• Coordinate requests between multiple parties involved in litigation by way of consistent communication with client, claims and full partnership with attorney through end of case

Connaissances

Bilingual: English/Spanish

Legal writing

Time management

Calendaring

Attention to detail

Communication

Formation

Paralegal certificate or AA in Paralegal Studies

Bachelor's degree in addition to Paralegal studies (preferred)

Outils

CASEpeer

FileVine

Description du poste

The Law Offices of Samer Habbas & Associates, PC is seeking a dedicated Litigation Paralegal to join our San Jose, CA team. The ideal candidate will have completed an accredited paralegal program and at least 2 years of experience, preferably in Personal Injury or Employment law, to assist attorneys with trial preparation.

This full-time, on-site role involves drafting pleadings, managing discovery, filing documents, maintaining case files, and coordinating with clients and experts while