Paralegal

Edlin Gallagher Huie + Blum; California (MO); Remote; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic and growing law firm as a Litigation Paralegal, where you will play a crucial role in supporting attorneys through all phases of litigation. This position offers the opportunity to work in a collaborative and diverse environment, focusing on case preparation, management, and execution. With a strong emphasis on professional growth, you will be part of a team that values efficiency and excellence in legal services. Enjoy competitive compensation and the flexibility of remote work options while contributing to impactful legal outcomes. If you are passionate about law and eager to make a difference, this role is for you.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid maternity leave

Paid paternity leave

Disability insurance

Child care support

Collaborative work environment

Growth opportunities

Qualifications

• 2+ years experience in litigation support and case management.
• Proficient in legal research and document management systems.

Responsibilities

• Support attorneys with case preparation and management.
• Schedule depositions and manage expert activities.
• Perform legal research and clerical duties as needed.

Skills

Litigation Support

Legal Research

Document Management

Interpersonal Communication

Organizational Skills

Education

Paralegal Certification

Bachelor's Degree in Legal Studies

Tools

File&ServeXpress

Case Anywhere

Westlaw

ProLaw

Job description

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Base pay range

$65,000.00/yr - $90,000.00/yr

Additional compensation types

Annual Bonus

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Head of Talent Acquisition | Strategic Human Resources Leadership

Paralegal (California)

There has never been a better time to join Edlin Gallagher Huie + Blum (www.eghblaw.com), a growing firm of nimble defense lawyers who help clients simplify the process of complex litigation. At EGHB, we serve as outside counsel for businesses, insurance companies, and the public sector. Our firm has deep trial experience to win motions and achieve defense verdicts. We resolve cases in the most efficient and favorable manner possible.

We are currently accepting resumes for a litigation paralegal. This position will be responsible for supporting attorneys in the various aspects of litigation related to case preparation, management, and execution.

Although a remote option is available for this position, candidates must be based in California.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Obtains, reviews, analyzes, and summarizes legal documentation pertaining to cases.
• Schedules depositions and other meetings with clients, witnesses, experts, opposing counsel, court reporters and others.
• Identifies, locates and evaluates potential experts and sends expert packages to parties for review.
• Tracks requests for documents and regularly follows up on progress of receipt.
• Regularly reviews files and proactively works to move cases forward.
• Documents files and updates client coordinator when necessary regarding status of case.
• Participates in all aspects of trial preparation as required by client coordinator.
• Performs research pertaining to legal issues and precedents related to particular cases.
• Performs clerical duties such as typing and filing to the extent required to produce non billable work product or assure proper organization of case files.
• Ensures all functions are performed in exact accordance with applicable client guidelines available on the firm Intranet.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• 2+ years experience handling general litigation issues.
• Experience with online case management systems (i.e. File&ServeXpress, Case Anywhere, Westlaw).
• Ability to review and manage voluminous project documentation; propounding and responding to standard discovery requests; ability to coordinate expert activities, and manage deposition calendar for complex multi-party case. ProLaw experience preferred.
• Knowledge of the various courts, their rules and filing requirements.
• Interpersonal skills necessary in order to communicate with a diverse group of attorneys, staff, and clients and to provide information with courtesy, diplomacy and tact.
• Demonstrated organizational, prioritization, and attention to detail skills to allow for timely, effective, and accurate performance of job duties.

WHAT WE OFFER:

• Competitive compensation.
• Collaborative and diverse work environment.
• Growth opportunities within the firm.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Legal and Administrative

• Industries

  Legal Services and Law Practice

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Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid maternity leave

Paid paternity leave

Disability insurance

Child care support

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