Litigation Paralegal
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Job Location:
Glendale, WI - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Paralegal
Career Consulting Partners has teamed up with a reputable boutique firm serving all of Southern California in both transactional and litigation matters on a wide variety of issues including bankruptcy real estate HOA and condominium law evictions contract negotiations advising businesses and estate planning. We are looking for a paralegal to work out of our Glendale office.
We are seeking a detail-oriented and highly organized Paralegal with a strong focus on discovery to join our legal team. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in managing the discovery process including propounding and responding to discovery requests filing and ensuring compliance with legal procedures and deadlines.
RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:
- Prepare written discovery requests including interrogatories requests for production of documents and requests for admissions.
- Serve discovery requests to opposing parties in accordance with legal procedures and timelines.
- Review and analyze discovery requests received gather relevant information and documents and draft comprehensive responses.
- Organize maintain and manage discovery documents ensuring all records are properly filed and easily accessible.
- File discovery requests responses and related motions with the court as required by jurisdictional rules. Maintain accurate records of all filings.
- Track and adhere to all deadlines for discovery-related activities ensuring compliance with legal standards and court requirements.
- Conduct legal research to support the discovery process and address any related legal issues or objections.
- Communicate effectively with clients to gather information provide updates and clarify details related to discovery.
- Work closely with attorneys and other legal staff to develop and implement discovery strategies and to ensure cohesive case management.
- Draft and file motions related to discovery disputes such as motions to compel or protective orders and manage any resulting court orders.
- Handle sensitive information with the utmost confidentiality and discretion.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Experience in civil discovery case management law and motions
- 1 - 3 years experience as a paralegal with a strong emphasis on discovery in a litigious environment.
- Real Estate and Probate Background a plus but not required
- Familiarity with federal and state discovery rules and procedures
- Experience with e-discovery platforms and software
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:
- Compensation: $60000 - $85000
- 401k match up to 4%
- PTO and Sick Leave
LOCATION:
- Glendale CA
***Please note that we at Career Consulting Partners will be sure to keep your information private. We will not submit you or your information to any firm without your consent. Once we have received your resume/application we will reach out to you and review the firm(s) before we move forward***
Key Skills
- Legal Drafting
- Litigation
- Proofreading
- Organizational skills
- Adobe Acrobat
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft Word
- Case Management
- Legal Research
- Paralegal
- Filing
- Medical Records
About Company
Founder and CEO, Edgar M. Rodriguez, is a California Native who created Career Consulting Partners to revolutionize the Mortgage/Finance and Legal staffing industry. He recognized that many businesses and individuals struggle to find the right recruiting firm to partner with.At Career ... View more
