Plaintiff Litigation Paralegal

AGG Legal Staffing

Stockton (CA)

On-site

USD 60,000 - 80,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

AGG Legal Staffing is seeking an experienced Personal Injury Paralegal to join their team in Stockton, CA. The role involves providing comprehensive support to attorneys, managing case files, and preparing legal documents. Ideal candidates will have at least 5 years of experience, excellent communication skills, and a strong attention to detail, as well as proficiency in legal software and a bachelor's degree in a related field.

Qualifications

5+ years of experience as a paralegal in personal injury law.
Spanish speaking required.
Ability to work individually and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

Draft and e-file legal documents with federal and state courts.
Manage the firm's calendar and coordinate court appearances.
Assist attorneys with trial preparation and case management.

Skills

Communication

Research

Attention to Detail

Organizational Skills

Medical Terminology

Problem-Solving

Empathy

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Paralegal Studies or related field

Paralegal certificate

Tools

Microsoft Office

CasePeer

Job description

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We are seeking an experienced Personal Injury Paralegal to join our growing firm, working in office.

The successful candidate will be responsible for providing support to our attorneys while performing a broad spectrum of legal services under the supervision of an attorney.

Responsibilities include drafting legal documents, managing the firm's calendar, proactively working with our attorneys to successfully manage the firm's caseload, and assisting with trial preparation.

If you have a strong desire to help others, the ability to work on multiple cases simultaneously, and have at least 5 years of experience as a paralegal in personal injury law, we would like to meet you.

Job Duties

Timely and accurately e-file legal documents with federal and state courts, while strictly abiding by any local rules and guidelines.
Prepare and organize various legal documents, such as pleadings, subpoenas, discovery requests and responses, briefs, and any trial related documents, including witness lists, exhibits lists, jury instructions, and any necessary trial binders.
Ensure our attorneys' calendars are accurately updated and assist with the coordination of any court appearances, depositions, mediations, client meetings, and any other litigation related matters.
Organize and maintain case files on CasePeer and Dropbox, ensuring all important information and documents are accurately recorded and easily accessible to our attorneys.
Assist attorneys with expert designations and expert discovery, by assisting with scheduling, organizing expert files, and coordinating expert depositions.
Coordinate with our clients and their medical providers to ensure clients are receiving appropriate treatment
Assist attorneys during trial with trial exhibits and scheduling witnesses and experts.
Work with accounting to ensure case costs are accurately documented and timely paid.

Requirements

Qualifications and Skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills to facilitate effective interaction with clients, attorneys, medical providers, and experts.
Strong research skills to gather and analyze information relevant to personal injury cases.
Sharp attention to detail to ensure all documentation and information is accurate and complete.
Proficient organizational skills to effectively manage a large case load, multiple deadlines, and incoming documents.
Thorough understanding of relevant medical terminology in personal injury cases and e-filing procedures for state and federal court.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and legal software programs, including case management and document management tools, such as CasePeer.
Ability to empathize and provide support to clients who have been catastrophically injured and are dealing with physical and emotional trauma.
Problem-solving skills to identify and resolve issues that may arise during the case process or help move case forward.
Bachelor’s degree in Paralegal Studies or a related field, or a paralegal certificate, preferred
Spanish Speaking required
Ability to work individually and collaboratively in a fast paced, in-office environment.

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