What are the responsibilities and job description for the Litigation Paralegal position at Quinn Covarrubias?
Quinn Covarrubias is looking for a certified Paralegal to join our team. We are a women-owned civil litigation firm with offices in Roseville and Orange County.
Duties of the position include : Assisting attorneys in answering discovery; completing deposition and medical record summaries; building and maintaining timelines; legal and factual research; assisting with trial preparation and other duties as assigned.
Responsibilities
- Must be a certified paralegal from an accredited institution;
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail;
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills;
- Ability to work independently as well as part of a dynamic team environment;
- Organized and proactive approach to work assignments, ability to prioritize;
- Professional attitude and demeanor;
- Efficiency in litigation support skills, including preparation of pleadings and discovery, and familiarity with California Rules of Court;
- Prior experience assisting an attorney who is preparing a case for trial;
- Experience scheduling medical provider depositions;
- Prior experience summarizing depositions, including medical and expert depositions;
- Experience subpoenaing medical records and witnesses;
- Build, maintain, and track assigned case files on electronic database;
- Cross-check and validate information for assigned case(s);
- Proficiency in social media research;
- Experience with Word, Excel, legal calendaring software, and basic office equipment;
- Proficiency in MS Office programs and Adobe Acrobat Professional;
- Experience with billing time and billing software;
- Experience with trial presentation software (i.e. Trial Director) is a plus;
Qualifications