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Legal Secretary Jobs in San Diego, CA at Law Offices of Peter D. Chu
Litigation Paralegal (3-5 years of experience)
As a Litigation Paralegal you will be providing comprehensive support to attorneys throughout the litigation process, from the initial case evaluation to post-trial activities. Your core skills in legal administration and communication will be essential in facilitating effective collaboration within the law office. You will utilize databases and document management systems to ensure accurate data entry, organization of legal documents and attention to detail in proofreading. Join our team to play a vital role in delivering exceptional legal support.
Duties & Responsibilities
Perform all elements of litigation case management, including file intake and management, discovery, and trial activities.
Utilize existing systems and procedures and/or establish new procedures to facilitate the organization and retrieval of documents by and for the attorneys.
Coordinate case investigations in all phases of litigation from discovery through trial/arbitration.
Liaise between case team attorneys and support staff as needed to ensure that case-specific paralegal services are meeting the team’s expectations.
Interact with outside entities (e.g. courts, government agencies, expert witnesses, corporations, vendors and other law firms) to gather information or coordinate activities as needed in support of firm activities, specifically trials and arbitrations.
Draft, review, and/or analyze routine legal documents as requested by attorneys; conduct legal research under attorney supervision.
Adhere to Firm policies, practices, and priorities.
Perform other duties as requested by Firm management.
Uphold high standards of confidentiality, discretion, and integrity, particularly with respect to all sensitive and/or confidential firm and client information to which this position will have access.
Requirements
Minimum 3-5 years of work experience as a litigation paralegal in a litigation practice firm.
Experience with all stages of litigation, including intake, discovery, and trial.
Experience developing and maintaining processes to collect, store, and maintain paper and electronic case files.
Strong sense of accountability and attention to detail.
Ability to convey information to individuals at all levels within the firm in a courteous and professional manner; strong service orientation.
Excellent organizational skills, including the ability to work concurrently on a variety of projects with changing priorities.
Ability to work equally well as part of a team
Ability to maintain stable performance under pressure with continually changing priorities; ability to integrate special assignments or projects into workflow.
Excellent judgment demonstrated by the ability to make appropriate decisions in high pressure situations.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including communications that are clear and concise, use proper grammar and appropriate vocabulary.
Experience using e-discovery databases.
Proficient with Microsoft Office software products including Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint.
Proficiency using LexisNexis, Westlaw, and Adobe Acrobat in a legal setting.
BS/BA from an accredited college or university required.
Paralegal certificate preferred.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $60,000.00 – $70,000.00 per year
Benefits:
401(k)
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Schedule:
Monday to Friday
Ability to Commute:
Walnut Creek, CA (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
Walnut Creek, CA: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Walnut Creek, CA
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Title: Legal Secretary
Company: Law Offices of Peter D. Chu
Location: San Diego, CA
