Paralegal

Poliquin & DeGrave LLP; Laguna Hills (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

401k with 3% firm contribution

Profit Sharing

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

Team‑oriented environment

Job summary

Poliquin & DeGrave LLP, a defense firm in California, seeks an experienced paralegal to support insurance defense litigation. You will assist attorneys, draft and review pleadings, and summarize medical records and transcripts in a fast-paced environment.

Ideal candidates have 1–2 years paralegal experience, strong legal writing, paralegal certification, and the ability to work independently within a collaborative team; firm offers competitive pay, PTO, 401k with match, profit sharing, and

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of paralegal experience preferred, preferably in insurance defense or civil litigation.
• Strong legal writing, record-review, and summarization skills.
• Excellent organizational and time-management abilities.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.
• Paralegal Certification

Responsibilities

• Assist attorneys in all phases of insurance defense litigation.
• Draft, review, and proofread legal documents, pleadings, and correspondence.
• Review, analyze, and summarize medical records, deposition transcripts, and other case-related records.
• Manage and organize case files, discovery, and trial preparation materials.
• Coordinate with clients, opposing counsel, and court personnel.
• Maintain deadlines and assist with calendaring and case management.

Skills

Paralegal experience

Legal writing

Record review

Time management

Independent work

Team collaboration

Education

Paralegal Certification

Job description

Paralegal – Poliquin and DeGrvae, LLP Defense Firm handling a diverse mix of cases involving personal injuries, medical, dental and legal, malpractice.

We are a well‑established insurance defense law firm seeking an experienced Paralegal to join our growing team. This position offers an opportunity to work in a fast‑paced legal environment with supportive attorneys and staff.

Responsibilities:

• Assist attorneys in all phases of insurance defense litigation
• Draft, review, and proofread legal documents, pleadings, and correspondence
• Review, analyze, and summarize medical records, deposition transcripts, and other case‑related records
• Manage and organize case files, discovery, and trial preparation materials
• Coordinate with clients, opposing counsel, and court personnel
• Maintain deadlines and assist with calendaring and case management

Qualifications:

• 1-2+ year of paralegal experience preferred, preferably in insurance defense or civil litigation
• Strong legal writing, record‑review, and summarization skills
• Excellent organizational and time‑management abilities
• Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team
• Paralegal Certification

What We Offer:

• Competitive compensation based on experience
• Professional and team‑oriented work environment
• Opportunities for growth and long‑term career development
• PTO
• 401k with 3% firm contribution
• Profit Sharing
• Medical, dental and life insurance