Trial Litigation Paralegal 10+ yrs experience

The Cottle Firm is seeking an experienced Trial Litigation Paralegal to handle files in direct discussion with the attorney. We pay well, have good benefits, but most importantly, we have a welcoming work environment, and care about our clients.

Our ideal candidate has a minimum of 10 years of trial litigation experience and must be a self-starter, proactive, and take leadership in our cases. This includes assisting with supporting the attorneys, trial prep, maintaining status, organizational tasks, drafting correspondence, drafting discovery, preparing case outlines and summaries, drafting motions and pleadings, and collaborating with our attorneys to prepare our files. The ability to handle and manage client contact, in a professional and friendly manner is essential.

***Prior experience in personal injury case preparation and trial is necessary.

The Cottle Firm offers a generous comprehensive benefit program including, bonuses, paid time off as well as paid health and dental insurance. All inquiries will be kept confidential.

Responsibility and Duties include:

• Demonstrate effective and professional communication, in writing, in person, and on the phone, with clients, personnel, and opposing counsel.
• Maintain, organize, and assist in overseeing cases.
• Trial preparation, managing evidence, preparing trial exhibits and binders, preparing witnesses, and handling all procedural and logistical elements required for court appearance.
• Schedule court dates, hearings, deadlines, and discovery plans/trial dates.
• Assist the attorneys with basic discovery and drafting correspondence, pleadings, demands, discovery, outlines.
• Review case materials and provide potential summaries to attorneys.
• Maintain paperwork and update client database and case management.
• Assist attorneys at depositions, mediation, arbitration, trials, or any other event deemed necessary by the attorney on the case.
• Interview and meet with current and potential clients to address case specific concerns and ascertain some case facts and case documents.
• Perform all other job requests as assigned by management.

Required Experience/Skills:

• Minimum 10 years trial experience.
• Prior experience in personal injury case preparation and trial.
• Superior organizational skills.
• Detail-oriented with the ability to multi-task.
• Ability to work independently and without close supervision.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Strong time management skills.
• Professional demeanor and appearance.
• Responsible and reliable with superior work ethics.
• Knowledge of Filevine is a plus.
• Bilingual in Spanish is preferred, but not a requirement.