Paralegal – Civil Litigation Personal Injury

Job Description

Litigation Paralegal | Confidential Jobs

The Tone:
This is an in-office role located in the La Jolla area. Confidential Jobs operates as a civil litigation law firm, dedicated to providing robust legal services for its clients. This Litigation Paralegal position is a critical asset, directly supporting attorneys and playing a pivotal role in the lifecycle of civil litigation cases, from managing client communications and discovery to comprehensive court filing and trial preparation, ensuring legal processes are meticulously handled.

The TL;DR
• Role: Senior
• Location: In-person, La Jolla area

• Mission: This role manages critical aspects of civil litigation, from initial client contact and discovery to trial preparation and coordination.
• Tech Stack: Microsoft, Excel, Word

What You’ll Actually Do
• Drafting: Draft a variety of legal pleadings and court filings with precision and adherence to procedural rules.
• Communication: Manage extensive and sensitive communication channels with clients, ensuring they are informed and supported throughout their cases.
• Discovery: Prepare detailed discovery requests and responses, accurately gathering and presenting crucial information for litigation.
• Coordination: Coordinate directly with judges, court staff, and opposing counsel to schedule hearings, depositions, and manage case logistics.
• Case Intake: Work closely with investigators and attorneys to manage the entire intake process, including tracking potential cases, rejecting unsuitable ones, and facilitating client sign-ups.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Senior level professional with prior experience specifically within a personal injury law office and general civil litigation.
• Experience: Possess 5+ years of hands-on civil litigation experience, specifically including the preparation of motions, drafting and responding to discovery, thorough record review, managing scheduling logistics, proficient e-filing procedures, comprehensive hearing and trial preparation, and meticulous file and calendar management.
• Skills: Demonstrate proficiency in legal calendaring systems; exhibit excellent verbal and written communication skills for professional interactions; maintain strong client relations and interpersonal abilities; uphold a highly organized approach with keen attention to detail; and be technology savvy and proficient in Microsoft applications, including Excel and Word.