Dang Law Group is seeking a paralegal. Spanish/English speaking with law office experience preferred. The individual will provide case management services and various kinds of support to the attorneys of Dang Law Group.
Responsibilities -
- Collaborate with lawyers to manage and organize litigation cases from inception to conclusion.
- Maintain and update case files, including pleadings, respond to and propound written discovery, correspondence, expert reports, and exhibits.
- Prepare and manage case timelines, calendars, and deadlines to ensure compliance.
- Coordinate with external parties, such as clients, witnesses, experts, vendors and opposing counsel, as necessary.
- Order, review and summarize medical records
- Assist preparing reports, affidavits, correspondences, declarations demands and petitions
- Prepare exhibit binders for mediations, arbitrations, and trial
- Conduct legal research using various online and offline resources (including Westlaw, LEXIS, and PACER) to gather relevant information
- Analyze legal issues, court rules, statutes, regulations, and case precedents to support case strategy and decision-making.
- Draft, proofread, and edit legal documents, including pleadings, motions, briefs, and affidavits.
- Bluebook, Cite check, and Sheppardize briefs and prepare tables of authorities.
- Conduct electronic and paper filings with the court and assist with the preparation and filing of court documents, ensuring adherence to court rules e-filing procedures.
- Provide back-up coverage for other paralegals as needed
- Assist with pro bono and business development projects
- Complete other duties as assigned
Qualifications and Required Skills -
- Bilingual Spanish preferred
- Civil litigation experience personal injury law preferred
- Knowledge in case management software Neos/Needles/ My Case a plus
- Knowledge of electronic filings (state and federal), as well as court rules and procedures, litigation terminology, and documentation
- Excellent organizational skills
- Strong communication skills
- Ability to work effectively in a team environment
- Attention to detail: avoid common and frequent mistakes; complete complex projects and tasks without error
- Research and analysis: proficiency in research and analysis to enable informed decision-making, innovative problem-solving, and superior client service.
Pay range and compensation -
$55,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule: