Remote Paralegal Job in California, United States Kaufman Dolowich LLP

Who you are

• Litigation experience.
• Employment litigation experience preferred.
• Excellent communication and organization abilities.
• Industry recognized certification from organizations such as ABA NALA or AACP.
• Experience in using legal database software (e.g., NEOS, West Law).
• Familiarity with legal terminology and principles.
• Ability to analyze legal documents for accuracy.
• Strong technology skills.
• Ability to perform legal research.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Detail oriented.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Meet deadlines.
• Maintain a positive attitude.
• Provide exemplary customer service.

Desirables

• Litigation experience
• Employment litigation experience
• Excellent communication and organization abilities
• Industry recognized certification from ABA NALA or AACP

What the job involves

• The Paralegal works directly with our attorneys to prepare for upcoming cases and gets involved in fact-finding projects.
• The individual manages attorney caseloads by being organized, professional, responsible, and committed to helping the Firm meet all our clients’ needs.
• Works with attorneys to develop legal arguments, motions, and other case filings.
• Utilizes existing files and a variety of other research resources to develop information for pending cases.
• Drafts discovery demands and responses, including Requests for Production, Interrogatories, Notices for Discovery and Inspection, and Requests for Admissions.
• Processes deposition transcripts.
• Prepares trial and arbitration hearing binders.
• Assists with drafting documents such as: Motion to Strike, Motion for Continuances, Proposed Orders, Requests for Judicial Notice, Evidentiary Objections, etc.
• Assists with e-filing in State, Federal and Appellate Courts and checks the Court’s local rules.
• Prepares timelines and demonstrative exhibits.
• Drafts routine legal correspondence.
• Prepares first set of exhibits for motions, discovery responses, etc.
• Reviews outgoing document production, including redacting and Bates stamping.
• Creates Preservation of Evidence Letter and Document Request Letters.
• Performs legal research.
• Conducts social media searches.
• Reviews, summarizes, and analyzes medical records to assist with the defense of action.
• Performs other duties, as needed, to support the firm and office operations.