Paralegal

Merlin Law Group; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Merlin Law Group is seeking an experienced Paralegal for their Los Angeles, CA office. The ideal candidate will have over 6 years of litigation experience and be proficient in managing case materials, drafting legal documents, and supporting attorneys. Candidates should possess an Associate’s Degree or Certificate in Paralegal Studies and be organized and detail-oriented. Merlin Law Group offers a dynamic working environment with a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of relevant experience as a paralegal with a focus on litigation.
• Experience and knowledge of State and Federal court system and filings.
• First Party Property Insurance knowledge is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Act as liaison among all parties including courts and other neutral parties.
• Review, organize, and maintain case materials.
• Perform case-related research.
• Draft legal documents including pleadings and subpoenas.
• Coordinate the collection of documents and discovery requests.
• Assist in deposition and trial preparation.

Skills

Organized

Detail-oriented

Microsoft Office proficiency

Document management systems

Client management software

Education

Associate’s Degree or Certificate in Paralegal Studies

Job description

About the Firm

Merlin Law Group is a national insurance claim litigation firm that handles commercial property insurance claims, residential property insurance claims, and bad faith claims. We are dedicated to helping policyholders protect themselves in complex legal battles as well as fighting for the best possible laws to protect the insured nationwide.

Position Overview

We are seeking a Paralegal with 6+ years of litigation experience to join our dynamic team in our Los Angeles, CA office. The ideal candidate will be organized, detail-oriented, and capable of managing a diverse workload in a fast-paced environment. The legal assistant will play a crucial role in supporting our attorneys, maintaining case files, and ensuring the smooth flow of operations within our litigation team.

What You'll Do

• Act as liaison among all parties including courts and other neutral parties.
• Review, organize, and maintain case materials.
• Perform case-related research.
• Draft pleadings, subpoenas, discovery requests and responses, correspondence, interrogatories/answers, and other legal documents.
• Coordinate the collection, review, and production of documents and discovery requests.
• Assist in deposition preparation, pre-trial investigations, trial preparation, including assistance with preparation of witnesses for deposition and/or trial.
• Assist with trial preparation including preparation of exhibits, witness binders, and other demonstrative evidence for use at trial and court hearings.
• Calendaring and scheduling depositions, hearings, mediations, and other meetings as needed.

Required Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree or Certificate in Paralegal Studies (preferred)
• 6+ years of relevant experience as a paralegal with a focus on litigation
• Experience and knowledge of State and Federal court system and filings
• First Party Property Insurance (a plus)
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, document management, and client management software systems
• Organized and detail-oriented

Benefits

Merlin Law Group has a great working environment with a comprehensive benefits package. Salary is commensurate with experience, and all candidates must have a stable work history and verifiable references.

Merlin Law Group is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to such factors as race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability, marital status, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other protected status, consistent with federal, state, and local equal employment opportunity laws.