Paralegal

Adamson Ahdoot LLP; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

401k

Paid time off

Free parking

Referral program

Bonuses depending on position

Growth opportunities

Team events

Job summary

Adamson Ahdoot LLP, a fast-paced plaintiff's personal injury law firm in Los Angeles, seeks a skilled Litigation Paralegal. This non-entry level role requires 4+ years of experience, strong writing, and multitasking abilities. Bilingual Spanish is strongly preferred to support casework and outreach.

You will assist attorneys through all phases of litigation, manage discovery, drafting, and filings, and help maintain a paperless workflow in a dynamic team environment.

Qualifications

• BA/BS degree required or equivalent.
• Paralegal certification preferred.
• 4+ years of proven work experience as a Litigation Paralegal.
• Personal Injury law firm experience is a huge plus.
• Bilingual Spanish speaker strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Summarizing cases and preparing reports for attorneys.
• Conducting research, investigating facts, and developing legal arguments.
• Drafting legal documents such as depositions and pleadings.
• Assist with all phases of discovery, including preparing and responding to written discovery, organizing documents, and coordinating deadlines.
• Preparing and filing documents with courts.
• Organizing and archiving documents related to cases.
• Tracking changes in laws and updating the team.
• Organize exhibits, documents, evidence, briefs and appendices.
• Help with voir dire, jury selection, and witness preparation.
• Provide assistance with case settlements.

Skills

Strong writing skills

Attention to detail

Highly organized

Ability to juggle multiple deadlines

Tech savvy / paperless

Spanish language (preferred)

Education

BA/BS

Paralegal certification preferred

Job description

We are a fast-paced, Plaintiff’s Personal Injury Law Firm looking for a skilled and experienced Litigation Paralegal to join our team. The successful candidate will be able to provide assistance during all phases of the litigation process.

This is not an entry level role**, and we are looking for someone with experience, bilingual Spanish speaker is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Summarizing cases and preparing reports for attorneys
• Conducting research, investigating facts, and developing legal arguments
• Drafting legal documents such as depositions, and pleading.
• Assist with all phases of discovery, including preparing and responding to written discovery, organizing and reviewing documents, and coordinating discovery deadlines and productions.
• Preparing and filing documents with courts
• Organizing and archiving the documents related to completed and ongoing cases
• Keeping track of changes in legal framework and providing timely updates on these changes
• Organize exhibits, documents, evidence, briefs and appendices
• Help with voir dire, jury selection and witness preparation
• Provide assistance with case settlements

Skills and Qualifications

• BA/BS
• Paralegal certification preferred.
• 4+ years of proven work experience as a Litigation Paralegal
• Personal Injury law firm experience is a huge plus
• Experience in the personal injury field (preferred but not required)
• Tech Savvy, we are a paperless firm
• Strong writing and communication skills along with attention to detail
• Highly organized with the ability to juggle multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Applicable knowledge of motions, discovery, evidence, litigation documents, etc.
• Familiarity with statutes, codes, local rules, etc.
• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer/phone

About Adamson Ahdoot:

Founded in 20110 by college classmates Alan Ahdoot and Christopher Adamson, Adamson Ahdoot LLP is a personal injury law firm based in Los Angeles that takes pride in representing clients in a wide range of personal injury cases. As a full-service plaintiffs’ civil litigation firm, Adamson Ahdoot LLP handles cases from pre-litigation through trial. With over 100 years of collective legal experience, our skilled attorneys are dedicated to standing up for people who have endured wrongful conduct. We consider it an honor for our clients to entrust their cases to our firm and we are determined to pursue justice on their behalf. Learn more about us at: https://aa.law/.

Adamson Ahdoot LLP offers an excellent employee benefits package, health, vision, dental insurance, 401k, PTO, free parking, referral program, incentives and bonuses depending on position, social outreach opportunities, holiday party, team bonding events, and opportunities for growth and learning. A relaxed, friendly, and upbeat environment.