Litigation Paralegal

Job Title: Litigation Paralegal

Location: Elk Grove, CA 95624

Duration: Permanent / Fulltime / Direct-Hire

Notes:

• Work hours: Monday – Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm.
• Interview process includes completing a writing sample and a multiple-choice test to evaluate grammatical skills and attention to detail.

Description:

• The Litigation Paralegal is responsible for assisting attorneys with all litigation-related matters.
• Assist attorneys with case management.
• Draft trust litigation pleadings, including complaints, answers, mediation briefs, trial briefs, motions, etc.
• Prepare pre-trial and trial documents, including witness lists, exhibit lists, trial binders, exhibit binders, etc.
• Review deposition transcripts and pull excerpts.
• Draft propounding and responding to discovery.
• Calculate and calendar litigation deadlines.
• Manage service of process and court filings (including e-filing).
• Conduct legal research: case law, California Rules of Court, local rules.
• Review and summarize legal records (bank records, business records, medical records).
• Research chain of title and legal vesting records.
• Correspond with opposing counsel to coordinate dates for depositions, mediation dates.
• Coordinate court reporting services for depositions.
• Communicate and correspond with witnesses and potential witnesses.
• Track all time (billable and non-billable).

Qualifications:

• Paralegal Certificate with current CLE units (required).
• Bachelor’s Degree (preferred).
• Litigation Paralegal: At least 3 years (firm requirement).
• Looking for an experienced Litigation Paralegal with at least three years of litigation experience.
• The ideal candidate will be able to work well in a team environment, excel under pressure, and have the confidence and ability to assist a case through each stage of the litigation process.
• Must be self-motivated and have strong organizational and time management skills.
• Must be able to multi-task under time constraints.
• Must be comfortable working effectively as a team player in a professional office environment.
• Must possess excellent listening, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Must be eager to learn and contribute to the overall success of the team.
• Must be willing to work overtime as required, sometimes on short notice.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person