Overview
Litigation Paralegal (on-site) Jobs in San Diego, CA at McNamara Smith LLP
Legal Secretary, Must have at least one year of legal experience
Job Duties and Tasks
1) Prepare and process legal documents and papers, such as summonses, subpoenas, complaints, appeals, motions, and pretrial agreements.
2) Mail, fax, or arrange for delivery of legal correspondence to clients, witnesses, and court officials.
3) Receive and place telephone calls.
4) Schedule and make appointments as well as calendar deadlines.
5) Make photocopies of correspondence, documents, and other printed matter.
6) Organize and maintain law libraries, documents, and case files.
7) Assist attorneys in collecting information such as employment, medical, and other records. (All documents must be scanned and saved in the appropriate client folder).
8) Attend legal meetings, such as client interviews, hearings, or depositions, and take notes.
9) Draft and type office memos.
10) Review legal publications and perform database searches to identify laws and court decisions relevant to pending cases.
11) Submit articles and information from searches to attorneys for review and approval for use.
12) Complete various forms, such as accident reports, trial and courtroom requests, and applications for clients.
13) Save emails (with attachments if applicable) to the appropriate client folder.
Skills Needed:
1) Reading Comprehension — Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
2) Active Listening — Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
3) Time Management — Managing one’s own time and the time of others.
4) Writing — Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
5) Speaking — Talking to others to convey information effectively.
6) Active Learning — Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
7) Learning Strategies — Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new things.
8) Judgment and Decision Making — Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
9) Coordination — Adjusting actions in relation to others’ actions.
10) Critical Thinking — Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
11) Social Perceptiveness — Being aware of others’ reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
12) Complex Problem Solving — Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $55,000.00 – $67,000.00 per year
Benefits:
401(k)
Dental insurance
Flexible schedule
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Professional development assistance
Retirement plan
Vision insurance
Schedule:
8 hour shift
Supplemental Pay:
Bonus opportunities
Work Location: In person
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Title: Litigation Paralegal (on-site)
Company: McNamara Smith LLP
Location: San Diego, CA
