Job Description

Job Description

We are an established personal injury law firm dealing with catastrophic and serious injury cases seeking a full-time Paralegal/Legal Secretary.

Summary: Supports attorneys in their practice by assisting with gathering, analyzing, and organizing information; drafting legal pleadings, discovery summaries and responses, motions, and other documents.

Responsibilities:

• Drafts legal documents including but not limited to discovery motions, summary judgement motions, appellate briefs, affidavits, memoranda, and letters.
• Investigates factual information to respond to litigation discovery requests or other information inquiries.
• Performs legal research and analysis, both manually and on computers; compiles, analyzes, and summarizes data.
• Manages cases and files; organizes and maintains files.
• Performs factual and technical investigation and analysis of case issues.
• Assists in all phases of case preparation including discovery and trial. Prepares for and attends trials.
• Reviews and finalizes litigation budgets with outside counsel.
• Prepares jury instructions and trial binders; coordinates trial exhibits. Monitors legal fees, budgets, and project status.
• Provides general logistical help and supports the maintenance of legal files.

Requirements:

• Legal Secretary/Paralegal experience required.
• Ideally has litigation experience.
• Can type at least 50 WPM.
• Individual must be organized and must have the ability to multitask.
• Experience in Personal Injury a plus but not required.
• Spanish fluency a strong plus

The office has a great working environment and is an excellent opportunity as you will be working with serious cases with an excellent group of experienced Super Lawyers in a family-like work environment. This is a high energy, positive, productive, busy work atmosphere.

COMPENSATION : Commensurate with experience with many benefits including but not limited to generous bonus program, Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, Health Insurance, and parking.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $35.00 - $50.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Application Question(s):

• Can you commit to a full-time role at our Beverly Hills office in-person?

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Paralegal: 2 years

Language:

• Spanish fluency a big plus

Work Location: In person

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