What are the responsibilities and job description for the Paralegal Legal Assistant position at Gruenberg Law?
San Diego employment law firm seeking a team-oriented paralegal who possesses a minimum of 3-5 years in CA civil litigation. Willing to train the right person.
The firm is fast paced, dynamic, and never boring. We help each other and foster a cooperative work environment. We are supportive of families and encourage a work-life balance.
Duties will include:
o Managing cases from pre-litigation to settlement/trial;
o Performing basic office administrative duties, including answering phone calls, taking messages, communicating with opposing attorney offices, responding to emails, and reminding the team of upcoming deadlines;
o Calendaring and monitoring deadlines for case progression according to CCP, FRCP, and Arbitration rules;
o Scheduling and setting up depositions and mediations, in person and remotely;
o Initiating Arbitration proceedings;
o Filing and serving documents with CA Superior Courts and Federal District Courts of California via electronic filing portals;
o Internal document management;
o Supporting attorneys in coordinating the collection, review and production of documents in the discovery process;
o Assisting with trial preparation including the assembly of exhibits, witness binders and appendices for depositions and court filings;
Requirements:
o 3-5 years of experience working in California civil litigation.
o Proficiency in Mac OS, Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat Pro, and Google Calendar.
o Knowledge of Rules of Civil Procedure (Federal and State).
o Spanish language proficiency. Duties will include interpretation (English/Spanish) during client meetings, mediations, etc., and translation of documents.
Job Type
Position will be full time (40 hours per week) and physical presence in the office is required.
Compensation
o $45,000-$55,000 (salary commensurate with applicable experience)
o Health insurance
o Yearly bonuses
o Paid Time Off
Please send resume and two professional references
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $50,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
Supplemental Pay:
- Bonus pay
Work Location: In person
Salary : $45,000 - $55,000