Paralegal

Position Summary:

Our client is currently seeking a dynamic and motivated Paralegal in their Long Beach office.

The Paralegal will be responsible for the coordination of all the details before, during and after trial. The successful candidate will be able to provide assistance during all phases of the litigation process including conducting interviews, legal research, document filing and attending trials.

Essential Functions:

• Conduct pre-claim investigation, legal research and initial case assessments.
• Draft pleadings, motions and appellate documents and file them with the court
• Perform administrative duties (calendar hearings and deadlines, organize case files, manage logistics etc).
• Screen potential clients.
• Prepare correspondence including demand letters.
• Assist with calendaring.
• Organize exhibits, documents, evidence, briefs, and appendices.
• Aid attorneys with interrogatories and other discovery requests.
• Gather relevant information from a variety of sources.
• Liaise between trial teams and internal/external third parties.
• Help with voir dire, jury selection, and witnesses’ preparation.
• Provide assistance with case settlements.

Requirements:

• 2 years proven working experience as a Paralegal.
• Bilingual, English, Spanish a must.
• Wage and hour class experience helpful but not required.
• Applicable knowledge of motions, discovery, evidence, litigation documentation, court rules and procedures, practices etc.
• Highly organized with ability to juggle multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong writing and communication skills along with attention to detail.
• Extensive computer and database expertise
• Paralegal associate degree or other relevant certification.

Benefits:

Our client offers a robust suite of benefits including: hybrid in-office attendance (3 days per week), Paid Time Off, Sick Time, a 401(k) matching program, Paid Holidays, Paid Parental Leave, affordable Health and Life Insurance including Dental & Vision coverage, Health Savings Account /Flexible Spending, Commuter Benefits and other paid leave benefits.

Firm Overview:

Our client is a mid-size law Firm with offices in New York City and southern California serving companies, both for profit and not for profit, in all their business needs. They have a diverse, talented, and sophisticated team of attorneys and professionals. Our clients look to us to bring a high degree of quality and creativity to resolve legal challenges effectively.

We are fully committed to the importance of diversity within the legal profession, as well as all workplace environments and strongly encourage the interest of diverse candidates in the firm.

Equal Opportunity Employer