Paralegal

Lydecker; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 41,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

Flexible hours

Medical Insurance

Dental & Vision Insurance

401k after 1 year

PTO

Job summary

Lydecker in Los Angeles, CA is seeking a paralegal for its growing California defense litigation practice.

The ideal candidate has at least 3 years in civil defense, strong organizational and communication skills, and the ability to manage calendars, draft basic pleadings, and liaise with courts and clients. Hybrid work arrangement offered, with competitive hourly compensation.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years civil defense litigation experience.
• Experience with calendars, docketing, interfacing with court personnel, opposing counsel, clients and vendors.
• Proficient with MS Office; Clio a plus.
• Strong communication, both written and verbal.
• Detail-oriented with proofreading/editing
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Paralegal certification encouraged is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Maintain effective communication with attorneys, clients, courts, counsel, and other relevant parties.
• Support attorneys with calendars, hearings, deadlines, organizing case files, and coordinating logistics.
• Assist with e-filing in state or federal court as needed.
• Organize exhibits, documents, evidence, briefs, and appendices (Clio in use).
• Liaise between trial teams and internal/external parties, ensuring collaboration.
• Track case progress, deadlines, and client information.
• Draft basic pleadings (EOAs, Notices, Motions, discovery) under supervision.
• Prepare responses to discovery requests.
• Assist with mediation or trial preparation.
• Familiarity with Outlook, Word, Excel, Adobe Acrobat; Clio a plus.

Skills

Calendaring

Docketing

Court liaison

Client communication

Detail orientation

Organizational skills

Microsoft Office

Clio

Independent work

Teamwork

Education

Associate degree preferred

Paralegal certification encouraged

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Clio

Microsoft Office

Job description

Position Overview:

If you possess a strong work ethic, exceptional organizational skills, strong attention to detail, and want to work in the growing California defense litigation practice group as a paralegal, this may be the opportunity for you!

Must be located in California.

Job Requirements:

• A minimum of 3 years of civil defense litigation experience, preferably in product liability, mass tort, personal injury defense, employment defense, and/or an insurance defense litigation practice area
• Previous experience should include experience with calendaring, docketing, interfacing with court personnel, opposing counsel, clients and vendors, drafting basic pleadings and legal correspondence
• Computer skills: Has basic knowledge of computer operation, internet software, spreadsheet software and word processing software; the use of Microsoft products is preferred. Has the ability to type and operate office equipment.
• Be self-motivated and a self-starter
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks and deadlines effectively
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to interact professionally with clients, court personnel, opposing counsel, and internal team members
• Detail-oriented with a keen eye for accuracy, proofreading, and editing legal documents for consistency and completeness
• Proactive and self-motivated with a demonstrated ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in a team environment
• Willingness to undertake additional tasks as requested by the attorneys, contributing to the overall success of the team
• Associate degree or Bachelor's degree a plus, but not required
• Certified or Registered Paralegals are strongly encouraged to apply

Job Responsibilities:

• Maintain effective communication with attorneys, clients, courts, counsel, and other relevant parties
• Support attorneys by performing various administrative duties, such as maintaining calendars, managing hearings and deadlines, organizing case files, and coordinating logistics
• Support attorneys by e-filing documents in state or federal court as needed
• Expertly organize exhibits, documents, evidence, briefs, and appendices for efficient reference and retrieval (we use Clio)
• Act as a liaison between trial teams and internal/external third parties, including experts and vendors, ensuring effective collaboration and information exchange
• Track case progress, deadlines, and client information efficiently
• Draft basic pleadings such as EOAs, Notices, Motions, discovery, under the supervision of the attorneys
• Prepare responses to discovery requests as needed
• Assist with mediation or trial preparation, as needed
• Familiarity with Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, Adobe Acrobat, and document management systems; experience with Clio a plus

What We Offer:

• Hourly rate depending on depth and years of experience ($30-45/hour)
• Annual performance reviews with potential for sizeable increase in salary
• Hybrid work environment
• Flexible work hours
• Medical Insurance - Currently provided by Cigna Healthcare with multiple insurance plans to choose from based on your needs - partially paid for by Firm for the employee; All outpatient mental health services are free of charge with no copays
• Optional Dental & Vision Insurance
• Optional Voluntary Life and Disability Insurance
• Optional Voluntary Accident Insurance
• Optional Critical Illness Insurance
• Optional Cancer Insurance
• Optional Hospitalization Insurance
• Optional Health Savings Account
• Optional Flexible Spending Account
• 401k after one calendar year of employment
• Paid time off (PTO) to support your overall well-being