Defense firm is looking for an experienced paralegal with at least 2-3 years of experience in construction defect matters and with some general liability/personal injury matters.

Who We Are:

• Mokri Vanis & Jones, LLP provides a full range of transaction and litigation services throughout California and Nevada. We represent a broad spectrum of clients, from major multinational corporations and financial institutions to family-owned small businesses and private individuals.

About the Role:

• The Paralegal is a critical member of the team who supports attorneys in their practice by assisting in all aspects of case management; gathering, analyzing, and organizing information, drafting legal pleadings, discovery summaries and responses, motions, and other documents. The ideal candidate will have 2-3 years of litigation experience and must be extremely organized, self-motivated, accountable, independent, and reliable with a professional demeanor and communicates and interacts well with attorneys, management, and the rest of the legal support team. He/she must have excellent problem-solving, written and verbal communication, and the multi-tasking skills.

What You'll Do:

• Works collaboratively with assigned attorneys and support staff in preparing legal documentation and/or processing transactions.
• Interviews clients; locates and interviews expert witnesses.
• Review and summarize discovery.
• Drafts legal documents including but not limited to discovery motions, summary judgment 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.
• 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.
• Assists in development and implementation of office systems and procedures as needed.
• Demonstrates a high level of professionalism in dealing with confidential and sensitive issues.
• Performs other related duties as assigned by management.

Your Qualifications:

• Two to three years related experience or equivalent.
• Certification from an ABA-approved paralegal training program or equivalent required; Bachelors’ degree (B.A.) in related field or equivalent preferred.
• Strong research skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent grammatical and spelling skills.
• Proficient on Outlook and Microsoft products.
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills; able to manage priorities and workflow.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to understand and follow written and verbal instructions
• Ability to deal effectively with a diversity of individuals at all organizational levels.
• Good judgement with the ability to make timely and sound decisions
• Creative, flexible, and innovative team player
• Ability to work independently and as a member of various teams and committees.
• Versatility, flexibility, and a willingness to work within constantly changing priorities with enthusiasm.
• Acute attention to detail.
• Demonstrated ability to plan and organize projects.
• Ability to perform diversified clerical functions and basic accounting procedures.
• Ability to effectively communicate with people at all levels and from various backgrounds.
• Must be able to speak, read, write, and understand the primary language(s) used in the workplace.

Why Work With Us? We value our employees and take pride in our long-term relationships with our amazing staff. We provide:

• Professional Development Opportunities
• Paid vacation
• Paid sick days
• Paid holidays
• Comprehensive and Competitive Health Insurance Offerings (medical, dental, vision, supplemental insurance benefits) and 401k

We look forward to hearing from you!

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $25.00 - $40.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Travel requirement:

• No travel

Ability to Relocate:

• Newport Beach, CA 92660: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person