Litigation Specialist

At Saxe Doernberger & Vita, a national insurance coverage law firm with offices across the country, we are seeking a highly skilled Litigation Paralegal to join our team. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of experience as a paralegal and be proficient in managing complex litigation files.

We are among the elite law firms in the country solely representing policyholders in insurance coverage disputes. Our attorneys advise clients on all manner of insurance coverage issues, including policy placements, renewals, drafting policy language, contractual risk transfer, and claims. We also litigate coverage disputes between our clients and insurance carriers.

As a Litigation Paralegal, you will be responsible for supporting multiple attorneys in our California office. This position is located in the firm's Temecula, CA office. The successful candidate must be able to work in a fast-paced environment, prioritize conflicting needs, handle matters proactively and expeditiously, and follow through on projects to successful completion, often under tight deadlines.

Responsibilities:

• Paralegal support for multiple attorneys
• Manage complex litigation files
• Prepare pleadings
• Oversee filings in multiple jurisdictions throughout the U.S.
• Manage large amounts of documents and document productions

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 5 years' experience in complex litigation required
• Multiple jurisdictional experience preferred
• BA degree or paralegal certificate from ABA-approved paralegal program preferred
• Experience working with various aspects of large case litigation
• Ability to work independently and in a team setting
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to independently prioritize workload
• Must be detail-oriented and able to work under tight deadline pressure
• Must possess strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills, as well as oral and written communication skills
• Flexibility to work overtime as needed