Overview
Paralegal III Jobs in Irvine, California, USA at AmTrust Financial Services Inc.
Overview
AmTrust Financial Services, Inc. is seeking a full-time experienced Litigation Paralegal for its growing in-house Staff Counsel office located in Irvine, CA. This position will support a team of attorneys handling Construction Defect cases in California.
Responsibilities
Responsibilities include but are not limited to preparing and responding to discovery, reviewing and summarizing medical records, reviewing and summarizing deposition transcripts, assisting with drafting motions and pleadings, and trial preparation including trial exhibits, charts, trial notebook, jury instructions, verdict forms, and trial subpoenas. The candidate should be able to work under pressure, remain flexible, be proactive, resourceful, and efficient. This person must also have the ability to prioritize and handle multiple projects and work independently in a fast-paced environment.
High attention to detail and follow-through is a must. Requires strong organizational and communication skills. Must be highly proficient in computer applications such as the Microsoft Office Suite. Candidates must have five plus years of experience working on California cases in the civil litigation practice, preferably involving construction defect cases.
Qualifications
Paralegal certification and/or degree from an accredited college or university
Minimum of 5 years of Litigation Paralegal experience
Exceptional litigation skills and excellent working knowledge of legal documents
Working knowledge and experience complying with California rules and laws applicable to civil litigation practice
Strong written and verbal communication skills in order to communicate effectively with attorneys, staff, and clients
Bachelor’s degree preferred, but not required
Bilingual in Spanish preferred, but not required
Construction Defect experience preferred, but not required
Salary
The salary range for this role is $35/hr – $40/hr this range is only applicable for jobs to be performed in California. Base pay offered may vary depending on, but not limited to education, experience, skills, geographic location, travel requirements, sales, or revenue-based metrics. This range may be modified in the future.
What We Offer
AmTrust Financial Services offers a competitive compensation package and excellent career advancement opportunities. Our benefits include:
Medical & Dental Plans, Life Insurance (including eligible spouses & children), Health Care Flexible Spending, Dependent Care, 401k Savings Plans, and Paid Time Off.
AmTrust strives to create a diverse and inclusive culture where thoughts and ideas of all employees are appreciated and respected. This concept encompasses but is not limited to human differences with regard to race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, culture, religion, or disabilities.
AmTrust values excellence and recognizes that by embracing the diverse backgrounds, skills, and perspectives of its workforce, it will sustain a competitive advantage and remain an employer of choice. We see diversity as more than just policies and practices; it is an integral part of who we are as a company, how we operate, and how we see our future.
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Title: Paralegal III
Company: AmTrust Financial Services Inc.
Location: Irvine, California, USA
Category: Law/Legal, Administrative/Clerical
