California Statewide Insurance Defense Firm has an outstanding opportunity for a Paralegal in the Los Angeles office.
We are looking for a team player who enjoys a cordial, diverse and fast-paced working environment.
The candidate will possess a minimum of 3-5 years of experience in civil litigation defense.
Essential Functions:
Prepare routine or complex legal documents for review by attorneys.
Review, organizes and summarizes reports, including medical records, and other case materials.
Draft pleadings, subpoenas, discovery requests and responses, correspondence, interrogatories/answers, notices of examination under oath, and other legal documents.
Participate in special administrative and legal research projects as requested.
Assist in deposition preparation, pre-trial investigations, trial preparation, including assistance with preparation of witnesses for deposition and/or trial.
Prepare depositions, legal memos and trial binders.
Prepare exhibits and other demonstrative evidence for use at trial.
Draft settlement agreements.
Other projects and duties as assigned
Required Qualifications:
Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in civil litigation defense.
Must have the ability to handle competing litigation deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Must possess excellent writing and communication skills with attention to detail.
Must be proficient in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel, Lexis Nexis and Outlook.
Must have knowledge of California court rules, motions, discovery, evidence, litigation documentation, court rules, and procedures.
Must be able to multi-task and maintain a consistent method of organization
Benefits:
Billing Bonus Program.
Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(K), FSA, group Life and LTD offered for eligible employees.
Paid Vacation and Sick time for eligible employees.
All inquiries shall be kept confidential.