What are the responsibilities and job description for the Litigation Paralegal position at Infinity Law Group?
Looking for a full-time paralegal for a small, but quickly expanding, civil litigation firm located in Lafayette, CA. Paralegal with litigation experience required. This position is a unique opportunity to gain valuable, first-hand legal experience while working directly under multiple attorneys. Looking for someone who is hard-working, organized, detail-oriented, and flexible. This position will work at our Lafayette office Monday through Friday.
Responsibilities
- Preparing claims for litigation from intake to resolution under attorney supervision, including preparing administrative submissions, drafting state and federal court pleadings, and preparing for trial and / or arbitration.
- Conducting legal research and prepare memoranda.
- Managing and executing document preservation and litigation hold notices.
- Preparing, maintaining, and updating electronic case files to ensure efficiency, organization, proper case management, and understanding of case status by other employees and attorney.
- Identifying and completing periodic tasks related to the management of each case, documenting notes in the case management system.
- Managing, updating, and entering calendar deadlines, including court dates and statutes of limitation.
- Preparing and responding to written discovery, cataloging evidence, and organizing evidence in anticipation of trial.
- Scheduling depositions and summarizing deposition testimony.
- Performing other duties as assigned.
Qualifications