Litigation Paralegal Personal Injury Firm

Lagstein Law Firm

Litigation Paralegal Personal Injury Firm

Los Angeles, CA
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Benefits:

    Bonus based on performance

    Competitive salary

    Dental insurance

    Health insurance

    Opportunity for advancement

    Paid time off

    Vision insurance

    Benefits/Perks

    Career Advancement Opportunities

    Flexible Scheduling

    Competitive Compensation

    Job Summary

    We are seeking a highly motivated Litigation Paralegal to join our team. In this role, you will work directly with the head attorney and assist in all phases of the litigation process. You will conduct legal research and interviews, file documents, and respond to discovery. The ideal candidate is hardworking and detail-oriented. This is a top-notch boutique litigation firm that handles all types of injury, medical malpractice, wrongful termination, discrimination, and business litigation cases.

    Responsibilities

    Prepare case-specific documents, including memoranda and briefs

    Ensure that case-related documents are organized and available for review

    Conduct legal research and investigation

    Communicate with clients and witnesses

    Maintain and update documentation

    Assist with discovery requests

    Calendar all deadlines, dates, and other events

    Respond to discovery and work closely with clients to do so

    Draft and serve discovery requests

    Schedule and coordinate depositions

    Draft legal documents

    Investigate facts

    Be on top of and closely manage all litigation files

    Overall support to Attorney

    Qualifications

    5 years of Previous experience as a personal injury Litigation Paralegal or similar role is preferred

    Certification or Associate Degree as a Paralegal is preferred

    Familiarity with legal procedures, terminology, and the court system

    Strong verbal and written communication skills

    Highly organized with document management experience

    Excellent research skills

    Comfortable with Microsoft Office and case management software

    Ability to multitask and work well under pressure

    Thoroughness, follow-through, and attention to detail

    Ability to prioritize and multitask

    Deadline and detail-oriented

    Able to successfully deal with a fast-paced environment

    Fluency in Spanish -- both written and spoken -- is a huge plus

    Independent, resourceful, and a problem-solver