Litigation Paralegal

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 grow your career under mentorship for 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 discovery requests and responses;

Coordinate and schedule depositions;

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

Perform extensive internal and on-line legal research (court rules and procedures);

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

Projects as assigned.

Requirements

Qualifications:

2 - 5+ years of paralegal experience in a litigation practice area

Paralegal certificate is preferred but not required

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

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

Proficiency with court filings

Must be able to prepare, format and edit legal documents such as pleadings (knowledge in preparing TOC/TOA is required)

Experience assisting in trial preparation, including creating pre-trial documents and binders.

Highly organized with attention to detail

Strong command of technology including various computer programs

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