Paralegal

Yukevich | Cavanaugh; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 87,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision plans

401(k) match

Disability insurance

Job summary

YUKEVICH l CAVANAUGH is seeking a Litigation Paralegal with strong organizational skills to provide high-level support in a fast-paced environment. This role is located in our Los Angeles office, helping attorneys by supporting multiple cases at various stages of the litigation process.

The ideal candidate will have at least five years of litigation experience (personal injury experience preferred), proficiency with Outlook, Word, and Excel, and a Paralegal Certificate.

Qualifications

• Excellent writing and communication skills.
• Bachelor’s Degree preferred; Paralegal Certificate required.
• Five years of litigation experience required; personal injury experience preferred.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.
• Proficiency with Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• Strong knowledge of state/federal rules and discovery.

Responsibilities

• Draft routine legal documents.
• Manage multiple cases from start to trial.
• Collect, organize, analyze, and summarize medical records.
• Assist with deposition preparation and exhibits.
• Assist with trial preparation, pretrial documents, and exhibits management.
• Assist during trial and with document searches and research.

Skills

Oral communication

Written communication

Organization

Time management

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Paralegal certificate

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

YUKEVICH l CAVANAUGH is seeking a Litigation Paralegal with strong organizational skills to provide high-level support in a fast-paced environment. This role is located in our Los Angeles office. The ideal candidate will assist attorneys by providing support on multiple cases at various stages of the litigation process.

FLSA Status:

Non-Exempt

Essential Functions

• Draft routine legal documents.
• Manage multiple cases from start to trial.
• Collect, organize, analyze, and summarize medical records.
• Assist with the preparation of depositions, including gathering and organizing exhibits.
• Assist with trial preparation, pretrial documents including exhibit and witness lists, manage exhibits, and any other duties associated with trial.
• Assist during trial and conduct various document searches and research.

Qualifications and Experience

• Minimum five years of litigation experience is required; personal injury experience preferred.
• Proficiency with Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• Excellent oral, organization, and written communication skills.
• Strong knowledge of state and federal court rules, all phases of discovery, and the ability to proofread and cite check documents is required.
• Ability to interact with attorneys, staff, and clients in a professional manner.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and complete work within established deadlines.
• Ability to thrive in a team environment and provide additional support as needed.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.

Education:

Bachelor’s Degree preferred. A Paralegal Certificate is required.

• Excellent writing and communication skills are required.
• Ability to manage time and priorities in a deadline-driven, fast-paced department.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to multitask.
• Technology savvy and willing to learn new systems.
• Highly responsive and able to work on evenings and weekends when needed to support the department and the Firm’s needs.

Compensation

The anticipated salary range for this position is listed below. The compensation may also include

a year-end discretionary bonus. Note, the range takes into account a broad spectrum of

qualifications, including, but not limited to, years of relevant work experience, education, and

other qualifications specific to the role.

$87,000.00 - $100,000.00

The Firm also offers a benefit package that includes comprehensive Medical/Rx, Dental and

Vision plans; 401(k) program with company match after one year of employment; Basic and

Voluntary Life Insurance; Long-Term Disability (LTD) and Short-Term Disability (STD)

insurance; ten paid holidays and two floating holidays. The Firm also offers a commuter benefit