Litigation Paralegal

Description

Title: Litigation Paralegal (on-site, not remote)

Location: Pasadena, CA

Hours: Full-Time / 40 hours per week (Mo-Fri 8:30am-5:30pm)

Starting Pay: $30.00 - $40.00+ per hour (depending on experience)

Certification: Paralegal certificate (or equivalent paralegal experience) is required.

Experience: Law office experience is a must.

Benefits: We provide benefits to full-time employees after a 90-day probational period including health, dental and

vision benefits, paid vacation, paid holidays, 401K among other perks.

Responsibilities:

• Providing all necessary support to one or more attorneys;
• Preparing/drafting and filing legal documents such as complaints, motions, briefs, discovery;
• Maintaining relevant case information;
• Maintain and update inventories of contact details;
• Handling client communications and working with clients as needed;
• Effectively communicate with witnesses, clients, colleagues and partners;
• Facilitate the meeting of deadlines;
• Managing records, projects and calendars to make sure everything functions smoothly;
• Indexing and updating pleadings and discovery files;
• Transcribing and/or proofreading legal documents;
• Collecting and delivering documents;
• Making travel arrangements for one or more Lawyers;
• Conducting research and investigating facts regarding cases;
• Assisting other staff as requested, and other duties as necessary.

General Skills Required: Excellent verbal communication skills; excellent telephone etiquette, great note-taking skills,

professional and upbeat attitude, attention to detail, honesty, good written communication, dependable, ability to

follow instructions, computer savvy, great typing skills, multi-tasking, ability to prioritize, excellent organizational skills.

Computer Skills Preferred: Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook Email / Calendar, Adobe, Apple O/S.

Language Skills: Fluent in English (spoken & written); Spanish speaking is a plus.