Litigation Paralegal

Description CAREER ANNOUNCEMENT LITIGATION PARALEGAL A reputable, fast-growing employee rights law firm practicing employment law is seeking to fill a full-time Litigation Paralegal position in its Pasadena office as detailed below. Title : Litigation Paralegal (on-site, not remote) Location : Pasadena, CA Hours : Full-Time / 40 hours per week (Mo-Fri 8:30am-5:30pm) Starting Pay : $30.

00 - $40.00+ per hour (depending on experience) Certification : Paralegal certificate (or equivalent paralegal experience) is required. Experience : Law office experience is a must.

Benefits

We provide benefits to full-time employees after a 90-day probational period including health, dental and vision benefits, paid vacation, paid holidays, 401K among other perks.

Responsibilities

Providing all necessary support to one or more attorneys; Preparing/drafting and filing legal documents such as complaints, motions, briefs, discovery; Maintaining relevant case information; Maintain and update inventories of contact details; Handling client communications and working with clients as needed; Effectively communicate with witnesses, clients, colleagues and partners; Facilitate the meeting of deadlines; Managing records, projects and calendars to make sure everything functions smoothly; Indexing and updating pleadings and discovery files; Transcribing and/or proofreading legal documents; Collecting and delivering documents; Making travel arrangements for one or more Lawyers; Conducting research and investigating facts regarding cases; Assisting other staff as requested, and other duties as necessary.

General Skills Required : Excellent verbal communication skills; excellent telephone etiquette, great note-taking skills, professional and upbeat attitude, attention to detail, honesty, good written communication, dependable, ability to follow instructions, computer savvy, great typing skills, multi-tasking, ability to prioritize, excellent organizational skills.

Computer Skills Preferred : Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook Email / Calendar, Adobe, Apple O/S. Language Skills : Fluent in English (spoken & written); Spanish speaking is a plus.