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Description

National law firm has an immediate opening for a Paralegal! This Paralegal will join a growing office of attorneys and staff who focus on plaintiff-side toxic tort matters. As a Litigation Paralegal with this organization, you'll support 3-4 attorneys with all phases of the litigation lifecycle from initial complaint through closure. If you're looking to continue to grow your career under mentorship from attorneys and the support of a national firm, this is the position for you! This position is on-site and requires full-time work in the Emeryville, CA office.

Responsibilities:

+ Assist attorneys in all phases of litigation from onset through trial

+ Draft pleadings, correspondence, authorizations, interrogatories, transmittal letters, and other legal documents

+ File summonses and complaints, and work with vendors to effectuate service

+ Prepare comprehensive discovery requests and responses, beyond form interrogatories

+ Coordinate and schedule depositions

+ Track and monitor client files, calendars, and provide status updates

+ Perform extensive internal and online legal research (court rules and procedures)

+ Assist with trial preparation, including trial binders, exhibits, coordinate with experts, opposing counsel, and court staff

+ Prepare and manage motion work and filings, ensuring thoroughness and accuracy

+ Be proactive and demonstrate a self-starter attitude, taking initiative in all tasks

+ Projects as assigned

Requirements

Qualifications:

+ 5+ years of paralegal experience in a plaintiff-side civil litigation practice area

+ ABA Approved Paralegal certificate is required.

+ Ability to work on-site in Emeryville, CA is required.

+ Strong knowledge of court rules and civil procedures for both Federal and California Superior Courts.

+ Proficiency with court filings.

+ Experience in preparing and managing motion work and filings.

+ Must be able to prepare, format, and edit legal documents such as pleadings, including TOCs/TOAs.

+ Extensive experience in preparing and managing discovery requests and responses, beyond basic form interrogatories.

+ Significant experience assisting in trial preparation, including creating pre-trial documents, binders, and coordinating trial logistics.

+ Ability to perform extensive legal research

+ Strong command of technology, including various computer programs and legal software.

+ Excellent communication skills for coordinating and scheduling depositions, and liaising with clients, attorneys, and court staff.

+ Highly organized with attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently.

+ Demonstrated ability to be a self-starter and take initiative in completing tasks.

This is a contract-to-hire position, offering an excellent opportunity for career growth under the mentorship of experienced attorneys and the support of a national firm. Apply today!

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