California Civil Litigation Paralegal

San Jose, CA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job description

California Civil Litigation

Equivity is seeking an experienced California Civil Litigation Paralegal to support attorneys handling estate litigation elder abuse defense medical malpractice defense and healthcare litigation involving skilled nursing facilities. This position offers the opportunity to work with California-based attorneys whose practices focus on complex estate and healthcare-related litigation. We are looking for a highly organized detail-oriented professional with strong knowledge of California civil procedure who can manage multiple cases anticipate attorney needs and thrive in a remote environment.

What Youll Do

Case Management: Manage estate litigation elder abuse medical malpractice defense and healthcare/SNF cases from intake through trial and post-judgment ensuring deadlines are met and case files remain organized and up to date.

Document Preparation and Filing: Draft edit and file pleadings motions subpoenas (including medical and facility record subpoenas) and discovery documents in compliance with California Rules of Court and local filing rules. Coordinate e-filings statewide and maintain proof of service and filing confirmations.

Discovery Support: Prepare and respond to discovery requests track deadlines review and summarize responses issue and monitor third-party subpoenas and coordinate the collection review and production of documents.

Legal Research: Conduct factual and legal research using Westlaw LexisNexis or comparable tools. Prepare concise summaries for attorney review and assist with citation checking and formatting.

Trial Preparation: Assist with pretrial logistics including exhibit lists witness lists jury instructions demonstratives and trial binders. Provide direct support during trial as needed including handling trial presentation technology.

Calendar Management: Maintain case calendars monitor deadlines and coordinate hearing schedules filings and appearance dates.

Client and Court Communication: Professionally interact with clients court personnel opposing counsel witnesses experts and vendors to facilitate smooth case progress and information gathering.

Administrative Support: Handle scheduling document organization scanning filing correspondence and pleadings and ensuring consistent workflow in compliance with firm procedures.

About You

Experience: Minimum of 5 years of recent California civil litigation experience including discovery motion practice and trial preparation. Experience in estate litigation elder abuse defense medical malpractice defense or healthcare/SNF matters strongly preferred.

Education: Bachelors degree preferred; Paralegal certificate from an ABA-approved program or equivalent experience required.

Knowledge: Strong command of California Code of Civil Procedure judicial council forms medical/facility subpoena procedures court rules and e-filing procedures across California courts.

Skills: Excellent writing communication and analytical abilities; exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail.

Technology: Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite Adobe Acrobat and legal research databases. Experience with Clio One Legal or other case management platforms preferred.

Work Style: Self-motivated dependable and able to balance multiple priorities independently while maintaining clear communication with supervising attorneys.

Location: Candidates based in California are strongly preferred

PC and Windows users preferred.

Why Youll Love Working Here

At Equivity we do things differently. Founded by an attorney and guided by experienced paralegals we understand the realities of litigation. We provide long-term stability by connecting you with established law firms while maintaining the flexibility of remote work. Youll be part of a collaborative professional community that values excellence communication and continuous growth.

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Job descriptionCalifornia Civil LitigationEquivity is seeking an experienced California Civil Litigation Paralegal to support attorneys handling estate litigation elder abuse defense medical malpractice defense and healthcare litigation involving skilled nursing facilities. This position offers the ...

Job description

California Civil Litigation

What Youll Do

Case Management: Manage estate litigation elder abuse medical malpractice defense and healthcare/SNF cases from intake through trial and post-judgment ensuring deadlines are met and case files remain organized and up to date.

Document Preparation and Filing: Draft edit and file pleadings motions subpoenas (including medical and facility record subpoenas) and discovery documents in compliance with California Rules of Court and local filing rules. Coordinate e-filings statewide and maintain proof of service and filing confirmations.

Discovery Support: Prepare and respond to discovery requests track deadlines review and summarize responses issue and monitor third-party subpoenas and coordinate the collection review and production of documents.

Legal Research: Conduct factual and legal research using Westlaw LexisNexis or comparable tools. Prepare concise summaries for attorney review and assist with citation checking and formatting.

Trial Preparation: Assist with pretrial logistics including exhibit lists witness lists jury instructions demonstratives and trial binders. Provide direct support during trial as needed including handling trial presentation technology.

Calendar Management: Maintain case calendars monitor deadlines and coordinate hearing schedules filings and appearance dates.

Client and Court Communication: Professionally interact with clients court personnel opposing counsel witnesses experts and vendors to facilitate smooth case progress and information gathering.

Administrative Support: Handle scheduling document organization scanning filing correspondence and pleadings and ensuring consistent workflow in compliance with firm procedures.

About You

Experience: Minimum of 5 years of recent California civil litigation experience including discovery motion practice and trial preparation. Experience in estate litigation elder abuse defense medical malpractice defense or healthcare/SNF matters strongly preferred.

Education: Bachelors degree preferred; Paralegal certificate from an ABA-approved program or equivalent experience required.

Knowledge: Strong command of California Code of Civil Procedure judicial council forms medical/facility subpoena procedures court rules and e-filing procedures across California courts.

Skills: Excellent writing communication and analytical abilities; exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail.

Technology: Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite Adobe Acrobat and legal research databases. Experience with Clio One Legal or other case management platforms preferred.

Work Style: Self-motivated dependable and able to balance multiple priorities independently while maintaining clear communication with supervising attorneys.