Torts Litigation Paralegal - Walnut Creek

Adams-; Walnut Creek (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Adams- seeks an experienced Civil Litigation Paralegal to support attorneys through all phases of litigation with a strong emphasis on trial preparation and trial support. The role requires a bachelor’s degree and ABA-approved paralegal certificate, plus 3+ years in a law firm handling civil matters.

The candidate will manage discovery, draft legal documents, summarize transcripts, and assist with motion practice while using MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint to create case materials.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of paralegal experience in a law firm.
• Civil litigation experience required.
• Bachelor’s degree and ABA-approved paralegal certificate required.
• Experience with legal research platforms and paperless file systems.
• iManage experience is a plus.
• Ability to pass a background and drug screen.

Responsibilities

• Assist attorneys with the preparation and management of civil cases for trial.
• Handle discovery, records management, and document organization.
• Summarize medical and employment records and prepare detailed medical chronologies.
• Summarize discovery responses and deposition transcripts.
• Draft meet and confer correspondence and litigation-related documents.
• Support motion practice, including discovery motions and motions to continue trial.
• Utilize Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint to prepare case materials.

Skills

Paralegal

Civil litigation

Trial prep

Discovery management

Deposition summaries

Medical chronologies

Docket management

iManage

Organizational skills

Background check

Education

Bachelor’s degree

ABA-approved paralegal certificate

Tools

iManage

Job description

Salary: USD65000 - USD115000 per year

Join a respected law firm seeking an experienced Temp-hireCivil Litigation Paralegal to support attorneys through all phases of litigation, with a strong emphasis on trial preparation and trial support.

Top Critical Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree & Paralegal Certificate (ABA-approved program)
• Trial preparation and trial support experience
• Experience drafting legal documents, managing discovery, preparing medical chronologies, and summarizing deposition transcripts

Key Responsibilities

• Assist attorneys with the preparation and management of civil cases for trial
• Handle discovery, records management, and document organization
• Summarize medical and employment records and prepare detailed medical chronologies
• Summarize discovery responses and deposition transcripts
• Draft meet and confer correspondence and litigation-related documents
• Support motion practice, including discovery motions and motions to continue trial
• Utilize Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint to prepare case materials

Qualifications

• 3+ years of paralegal experience in a law firm
• Civil litigation experience required
• Bachelor’s degree and Paralegal Certificate from an ABA-approved program required
• Experience with legal research platforms and paperless file systems
• iManage experience is a plus
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple deadlines
• Ability to successfully pass a background and drug screen