Overview
Paralegal Jobs in Beverly Hills, CA at National LGBTQ+ Bar Association
Title: Paralegal
Company: National LGBTQ+ Bar Association
Location: Beverly Hills, CA
Omega Law Group is a prestigious personal injury law firm located in the heart of Beverly Hills. We are committed to championing the rights of individuals who have suffered due to negligence or wrongful acts. Our dedicated team is known for delivering exceptional service and winning results for our clients. Through innovation, compassion, and expertise, we have gained a reputation as one of the leading law firms in personal injury. To learn more, please visit our website: www.omegalaw.com.
Position Overview
Join our distinguished legal team as a Litigation Paralegal, where you will play a pivotal role in our dynamic legal proceedings, especially focusing on personal injury litigation. As the ideal candidate, you should be a proactive individual possessing exemplary research capabilities, organizational acumen, legal drafting proficiency, and exceptional communication skills.
Responsibilities
Draft and file pleadings while maintaining accuracy, compliance with legal formatting requirements, and adherence to deadline.
Propound discovery in a timely manner, with proper case captions, and proofs of service. Discovery is served properly and e-service is included.
Effectively communicate with clients to gather all relevant information and documents. Review and analyze files and records to extract important information.
Respond to discovery requests in a timely manner and use appropriate objections when needed. Provide substantive responses that balance maximizing the client’s case value and privacy interests.
Properly draft and format other discovery tools, including, but not limited to, deposition notices, requests for vehicle inspections, responses to demands for medical examinations, etc. Review incoming subpoenas for appropriate limitations. Discovery documents are served timely.
Efficiently organize and manage case files, including but not limited to properly naming and saving all pleadings, discovery, evidence, expert related documents in the appropriate folders.
Actively communicate with all relevant parties, including but not limited to, the handling attorney, clients, experts, witnesses, and etc about case status, upcoming deadlines, and time sensitive issues.
Actively participate and is well prepared during department and team meetings.
Schedule and oversee the coordination of depositions, hearings, and other case-related events.
Assist with expert designation and the coordination of expert files to and from our office, experts, and defense. Provide assistance in all aspects of trial preparation, including, but not limited to, managing witness subpoenas, preparing trial binders, coordinating with experts, and ensuring compliance with all local and courtroom rules regarding trial preparation.
Provide valuable support to attorneys during trial, including assistance with exhibits and the examination of witnesses to enhance case presentation.
Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
A minimum of 2 year of experience as a civil litigation paralegal, with a preference for experience in personal injury law
Paralegal certificate from an ABA-approved program or a Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline
Proficient in utilizing legal research tools and case management software
Outstanding written and verbal communication capabilities
Exceptional attention to detail and superior organizational skills
Competent in handling multiple tasks simultaneously and thriving under pressure
Well-versed in state and federal court rules and procedures
Strong interpersonal skills with a commitment to maintaining client confidentiality
We are an equal opportunity employer and offer competitive compensation and benefits, and opportunities for growth.
