Paralegal - Research, Discovery & Trial Prep

Lawyers For Justice P.C; Glendale (CA); On-site; USD 85,962,000 - 114,616,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Performance-based bonus

Job summary

Lawyers For Justice P.C in Glendale is seeking a Paralegal to support attorneys with research, document prep, discovery, and trial readiness. The role requires strong organization, confidentiality, and communication skills in a fast-paced legal environment.

The Paralegal will handle client and witness interviews, prepare case files, and assist with motions, pleadings, and trial preparation. A paralegal certificate and several years of experience are preferred for this position.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Paralegal Certificate.
• Minimum 5 years experience (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Meets with attorneys, clients, and other professionals to discuss assigned cases or projects.
• Drafts legal documents including routine pleadings and motions, affidavits, and interrogatories; files motions and pleadings according to judicial procedures.
• Researches and analyzes statutes, regulations, legal articles, judicial decisions, and other legal sources; provides written analysis to attorneys.
• Interviews clients and witnesses and prepares summaries of their statements.
• Prepares, organizes, stores, and retrieves case files, which may include evidence, exhibits, depositions, pleadings, and other items.
• Assists attorneys with trial preparation, which may include attending trials and hearings.
• Develops and maintains records regarding billable hours spent on specific cases.
• Organizes, enters and cross-references documents in a computerized database.
• Prepares discovery requests and responses.
• Assists general counsel organizing and carrying out special projects as assigned.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Legal knowledge

Interpersonal skills

Organization

Time management

Analytical thinking

Stress resilience

Confidentiality

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Paralegal Certificate

Minimum 5 years experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Lawyers For Justice P.C in Glendale is seeking a Paralegal to support attorneys with research, document prep, discovery, and trial readiness. The role requires strong organization, confidentiality, and communication skills in a fast-paced legal environment.

The Paralegal will handle client and witness interviews, prepare case files, and assist with motions, pleadings, and trial preparation. A paralegal certificate and several years of experience are preferred for this position.