Paralegal

We are seeking a highly motivated and organized Paralegal to join our legal team at our Security Company. As a Paralegal, you will play a crucial role in assisting our legal department in various aspects of legal work related to our security operations. This is an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented and proactive individual who wants to contribute to a dynamic and growing security company.Job DutiesPrepare pleadings, discovery, responses to discovery.Review and route all incoming mail, including calendaring deadlines for incoming pleadings and discovery.Handle court filings and in some instances contact the court/administrative entities in respective matters.Handle internal hard copy filing and electronic filing of scanned documents.Responsible for maintaining attorneys’ calendars including scheduling, coordinating, and confirming court dates, appointments, and meetings.Responsible for corporate entity filings.Keep cases organized by establishing and organizing files; monitoring calendars; meeting deadlines; documenting actions; inputting information into file database and case management software; confirming case status with attorney(s).Answer and direct phone calls.Help develop cases by maintaining contact with people involved in the case; scheduling depositions; preparing and forwarding pleadings and subpoenas.Type up and file basic legal documents and correspondence.Report/tender claims to insurance companies.Prepare for/appear at small claims hearings.Prepare documentation for EEOC, DFEH, and Labor Commissioner hearings.trial, deposition, mediation, and arbitration preparation, including trial binder prep.RequirementsParalegal preferredCollege degree preferred.Minimum of 2 years in a Paralegal role in civil litigation law firmFamiliarity with civil procedure, legal procedures and protocols, and court system.Satisfactory knowledge of day-to-day operations of a legal office.Computer literacy including intermediate to advanced MS Word and Excel skills.Ability to juggle multiple activities and work under pressure.Must be able to work between the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with the ability to work overtime if needed.

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