Litigation Paralegal

Adams & Martin Group is seeking a Paralegal to join a growing firm in the South Metro. This is a direct hire opportunity with an onsite work model.

The Paralegal's responsibilities include:

• Conducting thorough research and summarizing findings to provide critical support to attorneys and local counsel.
• Coordinating and scheduling depositions with witnesses, doctors, and other key parties, while preparing all necessary documentation for attorney use in depositions or mediations.
• Reviewing discovery responses, formulating responses to discovery requests, and ensuring timely completion of all related tasks.
• Conducting in-depth background checks on plaintiffs and other relevant individuals to uncover bankruptcies, criminal records, prior lawsuits, and social media activity.
• Collecting, organizing, and summarizing essential records, such as medical, employment, and wage documentation from various sources.
• Assisting attorneys in the preparation of legal documents, including briefs, pleadings, appeals, correspondence, and reports.
• Locating, interviewing, and summarizing interviews of witnesses, and preparing detailed interview memoranda.
• Organizing, maintaining, and managing case files, ensuring all documentation is up-to-date and readily accessible.
• Entering and maintaining critical case data in case management systems, including damages, medical specials, and other pertinent information.
• Supporting trial preparation, including maintaining client libraries and expert databases, and assisting with assembling case materials.
• Adhering to and ensuring compliance with all client-specific guidelines and legal protocols.
• Performing any additional duties and tasks as directed by assigned attorneys.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Legal Studies, Paralegal Studies, or related field preferred.
• 5 years of experience as a paralegal supporting attorneys in litigation.
• Extensive experience analyzing and summarizing medical records.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) and experience with document management systems.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion.
  

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance. For unincorporated Los Angeles county, to the extent our customers require a background check for certain positions, the Company faces a significant risk to its business operations and business reputation unless a review of criminal history is conducted for those specific job positions.