Civil Litigation Paralegal Specialist

3 weeks ago

San Mateo, California, United States McDowall Cotter Full time
Job Description

We are seeking a skilled Civil Litigation Paralegal to join our team at McDowall Cotter. As a key member of our litigation team, you will be responsible for independently overseeing the day-to-day file handling, supporting attorneys in file handling, discovery, calendaring, and scheduling.

This is a permanent, full-time hybrid position that offers a competitive compensation package, including a salary range of $35.00 - $45.00 per hour DOE, as well as benefits such as 401k plus match, profit sharing pension plan, medical benefits, and more.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Billing of time
  • Prepare and file Case Management Statements
  • Discovery (thorough understanding of California Discovery Statutes, time limits on service of various discovery items and responses)

Additional Responsibilities:

  • Preparation of Requests for Admissions
  • Prepare Form Interrogatories
  • Prepare Special Interrogatories
  • Prepare Demand for Inspection
  • Prepare Notice of Depositions
  • Schedule
  • Arrange for court reporter
  • Arrange for interpreter when needed
  • Subpoena of records (medical, employment, financial)
  • Review, Index and Analysis of Discovery received including: depositions, medical records, employment records, financial records, interrogatory responses, document production, request for admissions
  • Preparing responses to discovery
  • Meeting with clients to obtain information
  • Preparing verifications
  • Finalize discovery responses
  • Proper service of responses
  • Notify clients of depositions
  • Expert Witness Discovery
  • Assist in locating experts
  • Steps to retain witness
  • Provide appropriate information to expert
  • Prepare Demand for Expert Witness
  • Prepare Disclosure of Expert witness
  • Notice and where appropriate Subpoena of Experts
  • Law and Motion
  • Understand time deadlines, how to get matters filed and proofs of service
  • Perform initial drafting of motions
  • Monitor Tentative ruling
  • Trial (knowledge of trial process from expert discovery through trial)
  • Prepare Jury Instructions
  • Brief Statement of the Case
  • Motions in Limine
  • Subpoena of Witnesses
  • Notify our witnesses
  • Coordinate witnesses for trial
  • Prepare trial binders
  • Prepare witness binders
  • Coordinate any third-party vendors needed for trial
  • Post-trial; Prepare Memorandum of Costs

Qualifications:

  • Education: Certification or degree in paralegal or legal studies from an accredited degree program
  • Knowledge and Understanding of Discovery (California Discovery Statutes)
  • Experience: 2 - 5 years as a paralegal (those with significant experience as legal secretaries are encouraged to apply)

Skills/Aptitudes:

  • Proficient computing skills especially in the use of MS Office software (Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook, Teams, and Planner)
  • Proficient in using Clio Manage, Clio Grow, Gavel or other Case Management Software
  • Proficient in using Acrobat
  • Proficient in using legal billing software (familiarity with litigation insurance billing codes a plus)
  • Proficient in using programs for Judicial Council Forms (such as HotDocs or Lexis automated forms) and software or Lexis automated forms for CACI Jury Instructions
  • Proficient in using Electronic Filing in State and Federal Courts

Physical Requirements:

  • Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer
  • Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times

Compensation:

$35.00 - $45.00 per hour DOE

Competitive compensation will be based on experience and is expected to be at the $72,800 – $93,600 per annum level with the potential for additional compensation for billed hours in excess of 1,350 hours. Benefits include 401k plus match, profit sharing pension plan, medical benefits, supplemental dental, vision, life and disability, vacation, sick leave, and reimbursement for continuing education. We believe in providing our employees with first-class benefits.

We are committed to creating a diverse environment and proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

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