Litigation Paralegal
dimarco araujo montevideoSanta Ana, CA
Litigation Paralegal
L4
dimarco araujo montevideoSanta Ana, CA7 days ago
Occupations
Paralegals and Legal AssistantsLegal Support Workers, All OtherLegal Secretaries and Administrative AssistantsLitigation Paralegal We are seeking an organized, detail-oriented Litigation Paralegal to support our litigation team in managing caseloads from intake through trial. The ideal candidate will have solid experience in litigation matters and paralegal responsibilities, and will assist attorneys with legal research, document preparation, discovery and case management. Familiarity with personal injury matters, medical records review, trial preparation, and drafting pleadings is a plus.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist attorneys with all phases of litigation, including case intake, discovery, pre-trial preparation, trial support, and post-trial activities.
- Prepare, draft and file pleadings, motions, subpoenas, affidavits, and correspondence in accordance with court rules and firm procedures.
- Manage case files and maintain organized document systems, including indexing, scanning, and Bates labeling of documents.
- Conduct legal research and summarize case law, statutes, and regulations to support litigation strategy.
- Coordinate discovery activities: draft and respond to interrogatories, requests for production, and requests for admission; organize and review document productions.
- Review and summarize medical records, bills, and other relevant records to identify key issues and prepare chronologies and medical summaries. (Nice to have)
- Assist with trial preparation and logistics, including exhibit preparation, witness lists, trial binders, deposition summaries, and courtroom coordination. (Nice to have)
- Communicate with clients, opposing counsel, courts, and third parties to schedule depositions, hearings, and mediations, and to obtain necessary information and documents.
- Prepare settlement correspondence, demand packages, and assist in negotiating and resolving claims, particularly in personal injury matters. (Nice to have)
- Maintain calendaring of critical deadlines, court appearances, statute of limitations, and filing dates to ensure timely case progression.
- Manage billing entries and track case expenses and vendor invoices as required by firm policies.
Qualifications:
Paralegal certificate or degree from an accredited program, or equivalent litigation experience.3+ years of litigation paralegal experience; experience in personal injury litigation is a strong plus.
Demonstrated knowledge of litigation procedures, court rules, and filing requirements.
Proven experience drafting pleadings, motions, discovery requests and responses.
Experience reviewing and summarizing medical records and bills preferred.
Familiarity with trial preparation tasks, including exhibit organization and courtroom procedures, preferred.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with strong attention to detail and organizational abilities.
Proficiency with legal research tools (e.g., Westlaw, LexisNexis), case management software, e-filing systems, and MS Office suite.
Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and work both independently and as part of a collaborative team.
Strong client-service orientation and professional demeanor.
Benefits: Medical covered by firm DentalVision 401KPTOPaid holidays
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Level
MidL4
Location
Santa Ana, CA
Occupation
Paralegals and Legal Assistants
Industry
Offices of Lawyers
Posted
7 days ago
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