What are the responsibilities and job description for the Full/Part-Time Litigation Paralegal position at San Diego Biz Law APC - Business Litigation and Employment Attorneys?
Our business & employment litigation firm is seeking a Litigation Paralegal to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 2 years' experience, preferably in employment or business litigation, and a bachelor's degree is preferred.
The position is a blend of office manager (20%) and paralegal, so you should have good organizational skills and be good with technology (we use CLIO).
This position is for people who do not take themselves too seriously have have a happy disposition. Our team is easygoing and we are seeking someone with is enjoyable to work with. The position allows you to improve your skills, earn more, and take on more responsible roles.
After 4 years full-time with our firm, you receive 5 weeks off with pay, in addition to the holidays, and from day one you receive your birthday and Valentine's Day off with pay. We offer a work-life balance and flexibility where possible.
Ideally, we would want someone 32 hours a week (Monday through Thursday), but are open to 40 hours. We have flexibility in terms of pay and other matters for the right candidate.
Responsibilities:
- Assist attorneys in preparing for trials, hearings, and depositions
- (optional) Draft legal documents, including pleadings, motions, and discovery requests
- (optional) Conduct legal research and analyze case law, statutes, and regulations
- Propound and respond to discovery
- Maintain and organize emails and phone calls
- Coordinate with courts, opposing counsel, and other relevant parties
- Attend trials, hearings, and depositions, and take notes as required
- Summarize depositions, interrogatories, and testimony
- Deal with incoming/outgoing phone calls
- Perform administrative tasks, such as answering phones and scheduling appointments, calendaring, and other tasks that may be required
Qualifications:
- Prefer Bachelor's degree or higher in any area , paralegal studies, or a related field
- Minimum of 2 years' experience as a litigation paralegal, preferably in employment or business law (state and federal)
- Strong knowledge of legal procedures, terminology, CCP and court rules
- Excellent research, writing, and analytical skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and (optional) Lexis
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
- Good command of the English language
- Relatively fast typing speed
- Strong work ethic
We offer a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for professional growth. If you meet the qualifications and are passionate about being great at what you do, please submit your resume and cover letter to careers@SanDiegoBizLaw.com. In your cover letter, please mention whether you prefer 32 or 40 hours, and your pay/benefits requests.
We are a friendly law firm with a highly competent and competitive team. We place a great emphasis on outstanding customer service, as our clients are the reason for our existence and they deserve to be treated very well. We have an outstanding success rate because of the intelligent team players we have on board and seek a paralegal who is passionate about the work. If this is the opportunity for you, we look forward to hearing from you.