Paralegal

Rankin,-Shuey,-Ranucci,-Mintz,-Lampasona-; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

401(k)

Dental insurance

Job summary

Rankin, Shuey, Ranucci, Mintz, Lampasona, a civil defense litigation firm in Oakland, California, is seeking a paralegal for a full-time position. Primary duties include reviewing discovery, summarizing medical records, coordinating experts, and preparing evidence for dispositive motions and trials.

Candidates should have ABA‑approved paralegal certification or BP Code 6450 credentials, strong Microsoft Office skills, and excellent organizational and analytical abilities.

Qualifications

• Certificate of completion of an ABA‑approved paralegal program or BP Code 6450 credentials.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Excellent organizational and analytical skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills for communications with clients, experts and professionals.
• Legal research and/or writing experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Reviewing discovery and identifying relevant records to subpoena.
• Reviewing and summarizing medical records and imaging.
• Identifying, contacting, retaining, scheduling, and file management of experts.
• Analysis and preparation of evidence for dispositive motions and trials.
• Billing work in the office billing system.

Skills

Microsoft Office Suite

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Interpersonal communication

Legal research & writing

Education

ABA‑approved paralegal certificate

BP Code 6450 credentials

Tools

Billing software

Job description

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Dental insurance

Downtown Oakland, civil defense litigation law firm seeks paralegal for full-time position. Primary job responsibilities include:

• Reviewing discovery and identifying relevant records to subpoena;
• Reviewing and summarizing medical records and imaging;
• Identifying, contacting, and retaining, scheduling, and file management of experts;
• Analysis and preparation of evidence for dispositive motions and trials;
• Billing work done in office billing system

Prior experience as a paralegal is preferred, but relevant work experience will also be considered. Candidate must have a certificate of completion of a paralegal program approved by the American Bar Association or alternative credentials identified in Business and Professions Code section 6450. Candidates must have proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and have excellent organizational and analytical skills. Strong interpersonal skills will be necessary for communications with clients, experts, and other professionals. Candidates with legal research and/or writing experience will be given additional consideration.

This is a full-time position with health benefits, optional 401(k) upon completion of eligibility requirements, PTO, and paid holidays. This position is open to all experience levels but the actual salary offered will be based on a wide range of considerations, including relevant skills, training, and work experience. As such, the yearly salary range will be between $70,000-$90,000, depending on these factors.