legal assistant

Melmed Law Group P.C.

DO NOT APPLY IF YOU HAVE NOT WORKED IN A LAW OFFICE FOR AT LEAST 2 YEARS.Busy Los Angeles Labor &amp; Employment law firm is currently seeking a Spanish speaking Legal Assistant for immediate hire. This is a full time in person position. (This is not a remote or hyrid role) You will be joining a law firm with a friendly office environment and plenty of opportunities for growth. You will communicate with clients and prospective clients, so personal and professional discretion are a must. The ideal candidate must be able to organize work; proofread, think critically, and manage their time well; maintain meticulous attention to detail; maintain confidentiality; prioritize and multi-task; communicate clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing; establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work; and work both collaboratively and independently and in a team environment. The right candidate must have a minimum of 2 years experience in a law firm setting, and possess a bachelor&rsquo;s degree and/or paralegal training/certificate. Experience with employment law is preferred, but not required.Job Duties Include:<ul><li>Assist in preparing a variety of litigation documents, such as pleadings, motions, briefs, and other related documents</li><li>Assist in filing legal documents with state, federal, and appellate courts, and serve documents on all parties</li><li>Assist in initiating arbitration demands and serve documents</li><li>Assist in preparing and serving discovery related documents</li><li>Maintain docket, calendars, and response dates for assigned attorneys.</li><li>Schedule and coordinate court hearings, appearances, depositions, mediations, and other legal proceedings with court reporters, witnesses, outside counsel, opposing counsel and other parties.</li></ul>Required Knowledge of: Microsoft Suite, Dropbox, Docusign, and time and billing software. Basic legal terminology, forms, formats, procedures, documents, and office operations and practices; the court system and court rules; litigation procedures; proper format of legal citations; principles of indexing and maintaining legal case and administrative files; English usage, spelling, grammar, and punctuation and business letter writing; and current office procedures.Salary will commensurate between $22 - $35 per hour BOE. We offer a Competitive Compensation Package including Health, Dental and Vision Insurance, paid holidays, vacation and sick days, and year end discretionary bonuses.Job Type: Full-timePay: $22.00 - $35.00 per hourBenefits:<ul><li>401(k)</li><li>Dental insurance</li><li>Free parking</li><li>Health insurance</li><li>Paid sick time</li><li>Paid time off</li><li>Vision insurance</li></ul>Experience:<ul><li>Law office: 2 years (Required)</li></ul>Language:<ul><li>Spanish (Required)</li></ul>Work Location: In person

Bilingual Legal Assistant

Adamson Ahdoot, LLP.

Overview:**This is a great opportunity for starting in the legal field with no prior legal experience!!**We are a busy Personal Injury law firm and looking to expand our Pre-Litigation department and are in immediate need of a Legal Assistant/Case Manager Assistant. The ideal candidate has pre-litigation personal injury experience, but it is not required. Day to day tasks include, medical records collection, review and analysis, assisting clients with medical providers, appointments, preparing files to submit to our demand department, and providing superior client service.Responsibilities:<ul><li>Assist case manager in managing all aspects of the PI claims in the pre-litigation phase</li><li>Provide excellent and timely customer service to clients.</li><li>Assisting in managing each assigned matter, including reviewing medical records and medical recommendations, assisting with scheduling medical appointments, obtaining referrals for additional medical treatment, appointment reminders etc.</li><li>Research and gather necessary documents for demand writing team and organize using CRM technology. Traffic collision reports, medical records, medical provider research, policy limit research, assisting in liability investigations etc. Assist and act as a liaison for other departments with the firm.</li><li>Perform other duties as assigned by Management and/or Team Leaders.</li></ul>Skills:<ul><li>BA/BS Degree</li><li>Bilingual (English and Spanish)</li><li>Experience in a medical office can be a plus</li><li>Technology and computer savvy</li><li>Time management and attention to detail is important</li><li>Possess exceptional organization skills as well as effective oral and written communication skills</li><li>Experience in a medical office can be a plus</li><li>Self-Starter with the ability to effectively manage multiple matters at once in a fast-paced environment</li><li>1-2 years of customer service experience. Ability to handle high call volume - incoming and outgoing</li><li>1-2 years of data entry experience</li><li>Previous experience with a CRM software such as Salesforce preferred but not required</li><li>Proficiency in MS office suite</li><li>Positive attitude, eagerness, and ability to learn new process and technology</li><li>Ability to use copier, scanner, fax and computer</li><li>Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer/phone (Stand desk provided if needed)</li></ul>Adamson Ahdoot LLP offers excellent employee benefits package, health, vision, dental insurance, 401K, PTO, referral program, Incentives and bonuses depending on position, social outreach opportunities, team bonding events, opportunities for growth and learning. A relaxed, friendly, and upbeat environment. Beautiful offices in the heart of Beverly Hills.About Adamson Ahdoot:Founded in 2010 by college classmates Alan Ahdoot and Christopher Adamson, Adamson Ahdoot LLP is a personal injury law firm based in Los Angeles that takes pride in representing clients in a wide range of personal injury cases. As a full-service plaintiffs&rsquo; civil litigation firm, Adamson Ahdoot LLP handles cases from pre-litigation through trial. With over 100 years of collective legal experience, our skilled attorneys are dedicated to standing up for people who have endured wrongful conduct. We consider it an honor for our clients to entrust their cases to our firm and are determined to pursue justice on their behalf. Learn more about us at: https://aa.law/Adamson Ahdoot LLP offers an excellent employee benefits package, health, vision, dental insurance, 401k, PTO, referral program, incentives and bonuses depending on position, social outreach opportunities, holiday party, team bonding events, and opportunities for growth and learning. A relaxed, friendly, and upbeat environment. Beautiful offices in the heart of Beverly Hills.Benefits:<ul><li>401(k)</li><li>Dental insurance</li><li>Flexible spending account</li><li>Free parking</li><li>Health insurance</li><li>Health savings account</li><li>Paid sick time</li><li>Paid time off</li><li>Referral program</li><li>Vision insurance</li></ul>Pay: $18.00 - $22.00 per hourBenefits:<ul><li>401(k)</li><li>Dental insurance</li><li>Flexible spending account</li><li>Free parking</li><li>Health insurance</li><li>Health savings account</li><li>Opportunities for advancement</li><li>Paid sick time</li><li>Paid time off</li><li>Referral program</li><li>Vision insurance</li></ul>Education:<ul><li>Associate (Required)</li></ul>Language:<ul><li>Spanish (Required)</li></ul>Ability to Commute:<ul><li>Los Angeles, CA 90035 (Required)</li></ul>Work Location: In person

Legal Assistant/ Case Manager Assistant

Barnes & Thornburg LLP

<div>Summary: Performs a variety of secretarial duties for attorney(s) to whom assigned according to established policies and procedures. Maintains positive contact with clients, attorneys and staff and observes confidentiality of client matters.
Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>
Handles filing: Federal, State, Appeals and E-Filings.</li><li>
Prepares correspondence, memoranda and other legal documents from written and oral drafts; drafts standard correspondence, and other documents.</li><li>
Prepares discovery and pleading shells and assists with document productions.</li><li>
Assists with trial preparation, including trial and exhibit binders.</li><li>
Finalizing letters, motions, pleadings and discovery forms.</li><li>
Opens new matters, requests conflicts of interest checks updates and maintain legal files.</li><li>
Ensures that calendar deadlines items get to docketing clerk in timely manner.</li><li>
Process expense reports, check requests, enter partner billable time and review client prebills.</li><li>
Arranges travel, coordinates meetings and conference calls across various offices and time zones.</li><li>
Performs overload typing, filing, photocopying, or reception relief as time permits and as requested by other attorneys, the HR Director or the Administrator.</li><li>
Receives clients and visitors, observes confidentiality of attorney-client relationship.</li><li>
Other duties as assigned.</li><li>
The employee must be able to perform all essential job duties and responsibilities of this position satisfactorily and as outlined, with or without reasonable accommodations. Reasonable accommodation request may be accommodated, absent undue firm hardship.</li></ul>
Qualifications:<ul><li>
Ability to read and write in order to proof and perform minor editing (e.g., punctuation, grammar, spelling) of routine law office correspondence and legal case matters. Perform non-complex arithmetic calculations when verifying calculations on forms and documents; maintain records and filing systems at a level normally acquired through completion of high school or equivalent.</li><li>
Must be familiar with Federal, local and E-Filing rules.</li><li>
Familiarity with File &amp; Serve and CCC Macros a plus.</li><li>
Familiarity working in Labor &amp; Employment a plus.</li><li>
Ability to transcribe legal documents, correspondence and reports from rough draft or dictation at a level of 70 wpm.</li><li>
Must be proactive with the ability to multi-task and organize a busy desk.</li><li>
Ability to proofread typed material for grammatical, typographical or spelling errors.</li><li>
Interpersonal skills necessary in order to communicate and follow instructions effectively from a diverse group of clients, attorneys and staff to provide information with ordinary courtesy and tact.</li><li>
Interpersonal skills necessary in order to communicate in person, by email and telephone to provide information with ordinary courtesy and tact.</li><li>
Work occasionally requires a high level of mental effort while producing a high volume of information performing other essential duties.</li><li>
Work occasionally requires more than 40 hours per week to perform the essential duties of the position; may require irregular hours.</li><li>
This job description is intended to describe the general requirements of this position. As such, it is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of job duties or responsibilities required in this job. Subject to firm needs, duties and responsibilities of this position may change at any time, on a temporary or permanent basis, and with or without notice.</li></ul>
Working Conditions:<ul><li>
Normal law office environment with little exposure to excessive noise, dust, temperature and the like.</li></ul>
The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of essential functions, responsibilities or requirements.
Equal Employment and Opportunity Statement:
Barnes &amp; Thornburg is committed to equal employment opportunity in both principle and as a matter of policy. We will recruit, hire, train, promote, compensate and provide benefits to all applicants and employees without regard to ancestry, sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, gender, age, religion, religious creed, mental and/or physical disability, medical condition, military and/or veteran&rsquo;s status, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state and local laws. This policy applies to all recruiting, hiring, promotions, upgrades, layoffs, compensation, benefits, terminations and all other privileges, terms and conditions of employment. The firm complies fully with all federal, state and local equal employment opportunity laws.</div>

Legal Administrative Assistant

Jacoby & Meyers Accident & Injury Lawyers

<div>
 Do you want to
 
 LOVE
 
 where you work and get trained to be a successful litigation assistant?Jacoby &amp; Meyers is the pre-eminent law firm protecting consumers since 1972. We are currently seeking a smart and determined litigation assistant to join our growing team. At Jacoby &amp; Meyers, every single employee gets to make an impact. Our values guide the way we work with each other. It's a culture where you have the freedom to experiment and push your talents as far as they can go.
 
 Job Title
 
 : Litigation Assistant Administrative
 
 Type of Position:
 
 Full time
 
 Location:
 
 4 days in person, 1 day remote&nbsp;
 
 Pay:
 
 $21- 32/hr
 
 Job Description:
 
 Core duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
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 Track Statute of Limitation deadlines
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 Collaborate with the assigned team during weekly and monthly team meetings and case audits/reviews.
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 Maintain and update firm database using firm software.
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 Process incoming mails, faxes, and email attachments.
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 Ensure that firm protocol and procedures are followed when organizing and saving documents to the client file.
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 Track due dates, appearances and deadlines including, but not limited to: statutes of limitations, response deadlines, court hearings, etc.
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 Coordinate and correspond with opposing counsel regarding depositions, hearings, etc.
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 Schedule and calendar remote appearances and motion hearings for attorneys.
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 Maintain team calendar.
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 Navigate California Superior Court websites and dockets to obtain relevant information.
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 Conduct background research and investigation for active litigation cases.
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 Draft various legal documents and judicial council forms, including but not limited to: summons, complaints, ancillary documents, notices, and declarations for filing with the court.
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 Send requests to legal services company as needed (filings, courier requests, etc.).
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 Track service of process for all Defendants in active litigation cases.
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 Maintain and update master proofs of service.
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 Propound and respond to discovery and supplemental discovery requests.
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 Correspond with and contact clients as needed with updates.
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 Handle client relations and coordinate deposition and discovery completion with clients.
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 Obtain client signatures on various documents via Docusign, email and/or mail.
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 Process Plaintiff deposition transcripts.
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 Provide case status updates to medical providers as needed.
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 </ul>
 
 Qualifications:
 
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 At least 1 years of civil litigation experience
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 Very well organized
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 Good and consistent follow up skills
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 Excellent verbal and written communication skills
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 Ability to handle large volume of cases and multiple cases at a time
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 Ability to work well independently and in a team setting
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 Paralegal Certification is a plus
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 Knowledge of internet software, spreadsheet software and word processing software
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 Prior experience with Google Suite is a plus
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 </ul>
 
 
 What We Offer:
 
 
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 Medical, Dental, Vision and Pet Insurance
 
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 Company-paid Life Insurance and AD&amp;D Coverage, Voluntary Life Insurance
 
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 Short-term and Long-term Disability
 
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 <li>
 
 Employee Assistance and Travel Assistance Programs
 
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 Paid Time Off, Paid Sick Time, Paid Holidays
 
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 Health FSA and Dependent Care FSA
 
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 Accident Insurance
 
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 Commuter Transportation Incentive
 
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 Flexible Hours
 
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 Fully-paid parking
 
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 401(k) with Company Match
 
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 Learning and Development Programs
 
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 Remote Positions
 
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 </ul>
 
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 About J&amp;M:
 
 Jacoby &amp; Meyers was founded in 1972 with the intention of making the legal system more accessible to the average person. Now, more than 50 years later, we continue to help people get the justice and compensation they deserve. Specializing in all types of accident claims, including automobile, motorcycle, bicycle, Uber/Lyft, or trucking accidents, slip and falls, dog bites, construction accidents and other wrongful conduct, the attorneys at Jacoby &amp; Meyers have recovered over a billion dollars for their clients' personal injury and wrongful death claims caused by the negligence of a third party.
 
 Required:
 
 Resume, Pay Expectation
 
 Jacoby &amp; Meyers is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
 
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Litigation Assistant - Administrative

Law Offices of Jacob Emrani

Overview We are seeking a detail-oriented and highly organized Personal Injury Case Manager to join our legal team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing personal injury cases from inception through resolution, ensuring efficient case progression, accurate documentation, and effective communication with clients and legal professionals. This role offers an opportunity to work in a dynamic legal environment, supporting complex litigation and client advocacy efforts. The successful candidate will possess strong organizational skills, legal research capabilities, and familiarity with various legal practice areas including personal injury law, litigation, and case management systems.Responsibilities<ul><li>Manage a caseload of personal injury cases, ensuring timely progression through all stages of litigation.</li><li>Conduct legal research and other legal research tools to support case development.</li><li>Draft and review legal documents such as pleadings, discovery requests, settlement agreements, and correspondence.</li><li>Maintain accurate case files using document management systems and ensure all documentation complies with legal standards.</li><li>Perform document review and proofreading to ensure accuracy and consistency across case materials.</li><li>Coordinate with clients, attorneys, experts, and insurance adjusters via phone and written communication to gather necessary information.</li><li>Assist with trial preparation by organizing evidence, exhibits, and witness information.</li><li>Conduct interviews with clients and witnesses to gather relevant case details.</li><li>Support administrative tasks including data entry, filing, scheduling appointments, and managing deadlines.</li><li>Utilize project management skills to prioritize tasks effectively while maintaining high-quality work standards.</li><li>Ensure compliance with legal procedures related to personal injury law and other relevant practice areas such as estate planning, environmental law, workers&rsquo; compensation law, family law, landlord-tenant law, securities law, tribal law &amp; regulations, patent law, UCC law, immigration law, and more as needed.</li></ul>Experience<ul><li>Paralegal experience or prior legal administrative experience is highly preferred.</li><li>Familiarity with legal case management software such as FileVine, or similar platforms.</li><li>Experience conducting legal research.</li><li>Proven organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple cases simultaneously under tight deadlines.</li><li>Strong writing skills for drafting legal documents and correspondence.</li><li>Excellent proofreading and transcription abilities to ensure accuracy in all documentation.</li><li>Effective interviewing skills for client and witness engagement.</li><li>Knowledge of litigation processes across various practice areas including personal injury law is advantageous.</li><li>Demonstrated ability to handle administrative tasks such as data entry, filing, document review, and managing document systems efficiently. This position provides an engaging opportunity for individuals passionate about supporting personal injury litigation through meticulous case management and comprehensive legal support functions within a professional office environment.</li></ul>Job Type: Full-timePay: $33.00 - $45.00 per hourBenefits:<ul><li>401(k)</li><li>401(k) matching</li><li>Dental insurance</li><li>Free parking</li><li>Health insurance</li><li>Paid sick time</li><li>Paid time off</li><li>Vision insurance</li></ul>Work Location: In person

Personal Injury Case Manager

The Lemon Pros, LLP

Job Overview We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Paralegal to join our dynamic legal team. Your proactive approach and strong organizational skills will help streamline case management, legal research, document review, and administrative tasks. This paid position offers an exciting opportunity to develop your legal expertise while contributing to impactful legal work in a fast-paced environment.Duties<ul><li>Assist with drafting, proofreading, and editing legal documents such as contracts, pleadings, memos, and correspondence with precision and clarity.</li><li>Manage case files and documents efficiently using document management systems</li><li>Perform document review for litigation cases, ensuring all relevant information is organized and accessible for attorneys.</li><li>Support project management initiatives by coordinating deadlines, scheduling interviews with clients and tracking case progress.</li><li>Provide executive administrative support including calendar management, phone etiquette, and organization of meetings or court dates.</li><li>Conduct interviews with clients or witnesses to gather pertinent information for case development.</li></ul>Experience<ul><li>2+ years of paralegal experience in a busy law office or legal environment is required; familiarity with a broad range of practice areas is highly preferred.</li><li>Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail.</li><li>Excellent writing skills for drafting memos and correspondence; strong proofreading and transcription abilities are necessary.</li><li>Organizational skills that enable effective document management and data entry within a fast-paced legal setting.</li><li>Effective interviewing skills combined with professional phone etiquette to interact confidently with clients and stakeholders.</li><li>Administrative experience supporting attorneys or senior staff through calendar coordination and document preparation is highly valued.</li></ul>Join us to be part of a dedicated team committed to delivering exceptional legal support that makes a difference! This role offers the chance to grow your career in a collaborative environment where your skills are valued and your contributions matter every day.Pay: $65,000.00 - $100,000.00 per yearBenefits:<ul><li>401(k)</li><li>Dental insurance</li><li>Free parking</li><li>Health insurance</li><li>Paid time off</li><li>Vision insurance</li></ul>Work Location: In person

Paralegal

Andrade Gonzalez LLP

&lt;Job Overview&gt; We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Litigation Paralegal with 5-8 years of paralegal experience and paralegal certified to join our dynamic legal team. This is a full-time on-site role. We are located in the vibrant Arts District in Los Angeles. In this vital role, you will support complex litigation cases across various practice areas, ensuring smooth case progression through meticulous document management, conducting legal research, and client communication. Your proactive approach and organizational skills will help drive efficiency, accuracy, and success in our litigation efforts. Attention to detail, organizational skills and the ability to work proactively in a fast-paced environment are essential for success in this role.&lt;Duties&gt;<ul><li>Assist attorneys with case preparation, including drafting pleadings and motions, discovery requests, and legal correspondence</li><li>Supporting all aspects of litigation from discovery to trial</li><li>Conduct comprehensive legal research using tools such as Westlaw, LexisNexis, and PCLaw to support case strategies</li><li>Manage and organize case files using document management systems like Smokeball, Infotrack, and other electronic filing platforms</li><li>Review and analyze legal documents, contracts, and evidence for accuracy and relevance</li><li>Coordinate depositions, interviews, and client meetings while maintaining detailed records of proceedings</li><li>Support project management tasks to ensure deadlines are met efficiently across multiple cases</li><li>Perform administrative duties such as data entry, filing, proofreading, transcription, and maintaining calendars for court deadlines</li><li>Assist with estate planning, environmental law cases, tribal law &amp; regulations, patent law, securities law, workers' compensation law, personal injury law, family law, landlord-tenant law, immigration law, and other specialized practice areas as needed</li></ul>&lt;Skills&gt;<ul><li>Strong knowledge of litigation procedures and legal case management software and document management systems like Smokeball</li><li>Proficiency in drafting and filing Pleadings and Motions</li><li>Proficiency in legal research tools to gather pertinent case law and statutes</li><li>Excellent organizational, analytical, and communication skills with the ability to manage multiple cases simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail</li><li>Ability to multitask and prioritize effectively</li><li>Effective writing skills for drafting legal documents, correspondence, and reports with clarity and precision</li><li>Experience in litigation processes and court procedures</li><li>Demonstrated ability to interview clients and witnesses professionally and compassionately</li><li>Superior proofreading skills to ensure error-free legal documents and filings</li><li>Strong clerical experience including data entry, filing systems, phone etiquette, and administrative support functions</li><li>Paralegal certification and a bachelor's degree is Legal Studies or a related field are highly preferred</li><li>Familiarity with litigation processes and court procedures</li><li>Experience in litigation or a law firm setting is beneficial</li></ul>Qualified candidates should submit a resume, along with a cover letter and a writing sample.Join us in a role that combines your passion for the law with your exceptional organizational talents! We value proactive team players eager to contribute their skills in a supportive environment that encourages professional growth. This is a paid opportunity designed for individuals committed to excellence in the legal field.Pay: $80,000.00 - $120,000.00 per yearBenefits:<ul><li>401(k)</li><li>Dental insurance</li><li>Free parking</li><li>Health insurance</li><li>Life insurance</li><li>Paid sick time</li><li>Paid time off</li><li>Vision insurance</li></ul>Work Location: In person

Litigation Paralegal

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