Paralegal Specialist

3 days ago

San Diego, California, United States Kahana Feld Full time
Job Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled Paralegal to join our team at Kahana Feld. As a key member of our litigation support team, you will be responsible for providing expert support to our attorneys and clients in a variety of practice areas.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Coordinate and prepare complex legal documents under the supervision of an attorney.
  • Collaborate with attorneys and paralegals to direct workflow on various cases.
  • Supervise paralegals on their duties performed and assist accordingly.
  • Review and maintain documents and case files ensuring accuracy, organization, and confidentiality.
  • Compile pleadings for filing with courts and relevant agencies.
  • Conduct electronic document reviews, coordinate productions of documents with attorneys, and conduct other related eDiscovery tasks.
  • Assist with drafting discovery, pleadings, and status reports.
  • Organize and conduct case-related team meetings as needed.
  • Collaborate with attorneys and team members to develop effective case strategies and timelines.
  • Review and draft summaries of discovery responses, document productions, and relevant records.
  • Assist with preparation and review of materials for court hearings and depositions.
  • Attend client meetings, conference calls, and other case-related meetings with attorneys.
  • Conduct legal research, document review, and compile relevant case information; perform factual research in internal and external databases and libraries.
  • Review and process vendor invoices for accuracy.
  • Coordinate and prepare for trials by coordinating exhibits, witnesses, and trial binders; attend trials if necessary and provide support to attorneys at court and agency hearings.
  • Accurately document and bill for all billable work and tasks according to billing procedures; meet annual billable hours requirement.
  • Communicate and interact with filing clerks, court room assistants, and calendar clerks.
  • Liaise with outside vendors such as court reporters, experts, mediators, etc.

Requirements:

  • 0-5 years of experience preferred, working as a legal secretary or paralegal, preferably with a focus on business litigation, appellate, labor and employment, personal injury, or construction defect cases.
  • Paralegal Certificate
  • Proficiency in legal research, including familiarity with online databases and resources.
  • Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with professionalism in client and colleague interactions.
  • Attention to detail and accuracy in document preparation and file management.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and other relevant software applications.
  • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, as well as collaboratively within a team environment.
  • Proficient in use of third-party e-filing providers, including but not limited to One Legal, First Legal, Odyssey File & Serve, Green Filing, etc.
  • Proficient in use of PACER and the federal Judiciary's Case Management/Electronic Case Files (CM/ECF) system.

This job description reflects management's assignment of essential functions; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.

About Kahana Feld

We are a national law firm with twelve offices and growing. We have a proven track record of success and our clients' satisfaction speaks for itself. We pride ourselves on our firm's culture, whose diversity fosters an environment of collaboration and creativity that leads to superior results and service for our clients.

Our Values:

  • Integrity and high character
  • Inclusive culture
  • Excellence in client service
  • Collaboration and creativity

Equal Opportunity Employer

Kahana Feld provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Job Type: Full-Time, Non-Exempt

Work Schedule: 8:30-5:30pm Monday-Friday. Occasional weekends and holidays.

Physical Requirements: Primarily sedentary work. Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. Repetitive motion. Substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers. The worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading. Work is performed in an office environment and requires the ability to operate standard office equipment and keyboards. Must have the ability to walk short distances, and/or drive a vehicle to deliver and pick up materials. Work can be performed with or without accommodations.

Travel: 5-10% domestic travel by car and by plane.

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