What are the responsibilities and job description for the Paralegal position at Kaufman Dolowich LLP?
Kaufman Dolowich, recognized by U.S. News in their list of “Best Companies to Work For - Law Firms," is seeking a Paralegal with 3 years of litigation experience. Our San Francisco team is comprised of highly skilled and motivated individuals, who are seeking a dynamic self-starter to join our growing team!
Job Responsibilities:
Please note that the stated salary range is an estimate and does not guarantee a specific offer. Actual compensation will be determined based on market location, as well as the candidate’s experience, skills, and job-related qualifications. Base salary represents just one component of the comprehensive Total Rewards package offered by Kaufman Dolowich, which also includes a discretionary and billable hours-based bonus program and a robust benefits offering for full-time employees.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment at Kaufman Dolowich without regard to race; creed; color; religion; national origin; sex; age; disability; sexual orientation; gender identity or expression; genetic predisposition or carrier status; veteran, marital, or citizenship status; or any other status protected by law. Kaufman Dolowich is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
Job Responsibilities:
- Works with attorneys to develop legal arguments, motions, and other case filings
- Utilizes existing files and a variety of other research resources to develop information for pending cases
- Drafts discovery demands and responses, including, but not limited to, Requests for Production, Interrogatories, Notices for Discovery and Inspection and Requests for Admissions
- Prepares trial and arbitration hearing binders, as well as processing deposition transcripts
- Prepares first set of exhibits for motions, discovery responses, timelines, exhibits, etc
- Reviews outgoing document production, including redacting and Bates stamping
- Creates Preservation of Evidence Letter and Document Request Letters
- Performs legal research
- Processes HIPAA authorizations and follow up with providers for medical records
- Reviews, summarize and analyze medical records to assist with defense of action
- Other duties, as needed, to support the firm and office operations
- Competitive salary & growth opportunities
- Comprehensive benefits packages (Medical, Vision, Dental, Voluntary Plans)
- Firm paid Life Insurance/AD&D and LTD
- Professional team-oriented environment
- Litigation experience
- Excellent communication and organizational skills
- Industry recognized certification from organizations such as ABA, NALA, or AACP
- Experience in using legal database software (NetDocs and West Law preferred)
- Familiarity with legal terminology and principles
- The ability to analyze legal documents, as well as perform legal research, for accuracy
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines, while maintaining a positive attitude and providing exemplary customer service
Please note that the stated salary range is an estimate and does not guarantee a specific offer. Actual compensation will be determined based on market location, as well as the candidate’s experience, skills, and job-related qualifications. Base salary represents just one component of the comprehensive Total Rewards package offered by Kaufman Dolowich, which also includes a discretionary and billable hours-based bonus program and a robust benefits offering for full-time employees.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment at Kaufman Dolowich without regard to race; creed; color; religion; national origin; sex; age; disability; sexual orientation; gender identity or expression; genetic predisposition or carrier status; veteran, marital, or citizenship status; or any other status protected by law. Kaufman Dolowich is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
Salary : $70,000 - $110,000