Litigation Paralegal

Claggett & Sykes Law Firm is seeking an experienced Paralegal to join our Litigation Team. The successful candidate will work closely with attorneys to ensure all deadlines are met, appointments are scheduled, and files and documents are saved and organized.

Key Responsibilities:

• Knowledge of Rules and Systems
  • Familiarity with court rules (NRCP, EDCR, ADR, NAR, etc)
  • Knowledge of deadlines and where to find them
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint)
• Ensure Deadlines Are Met
  • Statute of limitations (coordinate with Claims Department)
  • Coordinate and schedule Early Case Conference
  • Timely produce all initial discovery
  • Arbitration Selection List (arbitration cases only)
  • Draft and File EAC, ECC, Joint Case Conference Report and supplements
  • Written discovery responses (coordinate with client)
  • Deadlines to Amend pleadings/add parties (coordinate with attorneys)
  • Expert disclosure deadlines (coordinate with attorneys and experts)
  • Discovery cutoff (ensure all necessary discovery has been completed)
  • Pre-trial deadlines (pre-trial disclosures, pre-trial conference, motions in limine, motions for judicial notice, calendar call, pre-trial briefs)
  • Trial deadlines (any applicable trial deadlines)
  • Any other applicable litigation deadlines
• Client Communication
  • Maintain client communication and provide frequent case status updates
  • Meet with client to go over discovery responses
  • Coordinate client appearances (depositions, court appearances)
• Trial, Arbitration, Mediation Prep
  • Coordinate scheduling arbitration/mediation
  • Ensure client appearance
  • Coordinate witness appearances and subpoenas
  • Prepare exhibits for trial/arbitration/mediation
  • Prepare pre-trial motions and arbitration/mediation statements
• Organize Filings and Disclosures
  • Bates-stamp, redact, duplicate and index documents
  • Set up and maintain files (chronologically, numerically, by subject matter)
  • Under the guidance of an attorney, categorize documents by subject matter, prepare a chronology of facts and create production charts
  • Organize and prepare all discovery productions
  • Prepare and organize documents and exhibits for pleadings, motions, depositions, hearings and trials
• Draft Documents and File and Serve Documents
  • Letters for attorney review
  • Begin draft of written discovery requests and responses
  • Draft discovery documents (ECC disclosures and supplements, JCCR, deposition notices)
  • File and serve documents (motions, oppositions, discovery, correspondence)

Supervisory/Management Responsibilities (If Required):

• Oversee discovery paralegal and medical records specialist

Required Education and Experience:

• Associates Degree or Certificate in Paralegal Studies
• 5 years personal injury litigation experience
• Experience with Microsoft products (Outlook, Word, Excel)
• Experience with Adobe products

Equal Opportunity Statement for Employment:

Claggett & Sykes Law Firm provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. Claggett & Sykes Law Firm expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status.