Personal Injury Law Firm is seeking a rock-star candidate to fill a full-time litigation paralegal position. Duties will be to stay on top of court and case deadlines, propound and respond to discovery, manage the client post-litigation, prepare for trial, and to assist the attorney in all aspects of litigation. Similarly, the candidate MUST HAVE impeccable organization skills, a fantastic personality, and be able to communicate well with clients via phone and e-mail. The candidate must also be able to think strategically and anticipate future tasks which should be completed.
Factors for Additional Consideration (which should be highlighted in your cover letter):
1. Prior experience working for a plaintiff personal injury law firm (2+ years);
2. Any prior experience working in a similar position (as a litigation paralegal);
3. Conversational and written Spanish experience/skill (preferred but not required).
Starting compensation will be based upon experience starting at $30-45/hr based upon experience with a 90-day probationary period and subsequent ability to participate in the firm's health care and dental plans as well as 401k.
Applicants we are interested in interviewing will be sent a follow up e-mail. Start date is ASAP and we will work with any notice requirements you need to give to current employers.
Responsibilities:
- Assist attorneys in all stages of litigation, including drafting pleadings, motions, and discovery requests.
- Conduct legal research and gather relevant case materials.
- Organize and maintain case files, including indexing and filing documents.
- Prepare and manage trial exhibits.
- Coordinate with clients, opposing counsel, and court personnel to schedule hearings, depositions, and other meetings.
- Maintain confidentiality of client information.
- Perform administrative tasks such as answering phones, managing calendars, and scheduling appointments.
Skills:
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Attention to detail and strong proofreading abilities.
- Proficient in data entry and transcription.
- Familiarity with document management systems and legal research databases.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
We offer a competitive salary and benefits package. This is a full-time position with regular business hours.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $36.00 - $43.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Free parking
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
Experience:
- Microsoft Office: 1 year (Preferred)
Ability to Relocate:
- San Diego, CA: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person