Our friendly, fast-paced Boutique Plaintiff litigation firm seeks a knowledgeable and detailed professional who is experienced in civil litigation in state and federal court with an emphasis on personal injury litigation in state court. You will work alongside a team of experienced attorneys. There is an opportunity for exposure to federal civil rights litigation.

MUST BE ABLE TO EFFECTIVELY COMMUNICATE WITH OUR SPANISH-SPEAKING CLIENTS.

JOB DUTIES:

- Manage a number of Personal Injury claims/suits provided by the Firm.

- Work directly with clients of assigned cases throughout the pre-litigation & litigation process.

- Work directly with paralegals and supervising partners.

- Evaluate & help potential new clients with intakes or assistance as needed.

- Draft legal pleadings, correspondence, and discovery.

- Assist with cases going to trial when necessary.

REQUIREMENTS:

EXPERIENCE: Minimum 1-3 years of successful employment as a paralegal / legal assistant in a law firm.

COMPUTER LITERATE: Must be able to type at least sixty (60) words per minute. Must have strong skills in computer programs such as Microsoft Word, Adobe Acrobat Pro (PDF Program), Microsoft Excel, Case Management Software (Clio, Litify, Vine, Meruscase), and other law-related programs.

INDEPENDENT: Must be able to effectively handle personal injury litigation cases from start to finish, with little direction when necessary. Must be able to work on assignments without much direction.

ORGANIZED: Must be able to effectively organize assignments and case-related assignments. Must be able to effectively organize a physical and electronic case file.

EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION SKILLS: Develop and maintain positive rapport when communicating with clients, partners, opposing counsel, medical providers, etc.

NEGOTIATING SKILLS: A proven track record of effective negotiating skills, resulting in maximum final settlements for clients & client satisfaction.

KNOWLEDGE BASE: Must be knowledgeable in litigation laws including the California Code of Civil Procedure, California Civil Code, California Evidence Code, California Rules of Court, and Local Rules of Southern California Courts. Must have an intimate understanding of Personal Injury cases. Must have a clear understanding of how to navigate serious to catastrophic injury claims with large insurance carriers and other Defendants.

CREATIVE THINKING: Ability to think of creative solutions to problems or issues. Strong strategic thinker.

CLIENT FRIENDLY: Proven ability to diffuse difficult situations and work well with diverse personalities.

HIGHLY MOTIVATED: We are a highly active firm, and move quickly in all areas: Client response time, call-backs to potential new clients, the urgency to all external business associates, etc. The best fit, will be an individual with punctuality, is professional in appearance and demeanor, has a good learning attitude, and strives to go above and beyond to meet our clients' needs. Must also work effectively in terms of reasonable temporal limits and work in advance of upcoming deadlines.

Satisfactory knowledge of day-to-day operations in a legal office (preferred).

***Applicants with strong written and verbal communication skills in Spanish are highly encouraged to apply***

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 - $25.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Paralegal: 1 year (Required)
• Personal injury law: 1 year (Required)
• Litigation: 1 year (Required)

Language:

• Spanish (Required)

Work Location: In person