Plaintiffs Personal Injury Law Firm in San Jose is seeking a full-time, experienced litigation secretary with at least 5 years of experience in civil / personal injury litigation. Competitive salary commensurate with qualifications, and opportunity for growth.
Paralegals/litigation secretaries at our office hold an important role, who primarily assist with propounding and responding to discovery, filing government claims, filing lawsuits, preparing cases for trial, calendaring, filing court documents, analyzing cases, etc.

The ideal candidate must have:
- Excellent writing and English & Spanish grammar skills,
- At least an Associate’s degree or higher,
- A paralegal certification from a reputable institution, or experience at law firm performing paralegal tasks,
- The ability to analyze a case and think outside of the box,
- Experience communicating with clients, primarily to assist with client discovery responses,
- In-depth experience in all aspects of litigation, discovery, and motions,
- Understand how to analyze medical records,
- Have a_ positive_ attitude and be a team player,
Your duties will include:
- Propound and respond to extensive discovery
- Communicate with clients to assist with discovery responses
- Filing government claims

-Calendaring

-Filing Lawsuits

- Special Projects as needed

Speaking Spanish fluently is a MUST!

You must have a very thorough understanding of Personal Injury, both in the pre-litigation and Litigation phases.
We are an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants equally without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability status.

We offer a very competitive salary

Responsibilities:
- Assist attorneys in all phases of litigation, including drafting legal documents, conducting legal research, and preparing for trial
- Manage and organize case files, including maintaining electronic and physical files
- Review and analyze documents for relevancy, privilege, and confidentiality
- Prepare and draft pleadings, motions, briefs, and other legal documents
- Conduct factual investigations and interviews with clients, witnesses, and experts
- Assist with trial preparation, including organizing exhibits and coordinating witnesses
- Coordinate with outside vendors for document production and e-discovery
- Maintain calendars, deadlines, and case management systems

Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree or paralegal certificate preferred
- Minimum of 5 years of experience as a litigation paralegal
- Strong knowledge of legal case management software (iManage preferred)
- Proficient in conducting legal research using online databases and other resources
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Attention to detail and strong organizational skills
- Ability to work independently and prioritize tasks effectively
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Familiarity with clerical tasks such as filing, photocopying, scanning, etc.

If you are a motivated individual with a passion for the law and have the necessary qualifications, we would love to hear from you. We offer competitive compensation and benefits packages.

Please submit your resume and cover letter for consideration. Only qualified candidates will be contacted for an interview.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $32.00 - $36.00 per hour

Expected hours: 36 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Free parking
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

Travel requirement:

• No travel

Application Question(s):

• Position is strictly in person.

Experience:

• Paralegal: 5 years (Preferred)
• Personal injury law: 3 years (Required)

Language:

• Spanish (Required)

Work Location: In person