A Paralegal or Legal Assistant assists attorneys and law offices with a variety of tasks ranging from administrative support to legal research and writing. Maintains and organizes files or file databases. Conducts legal or other background research, assists with preparation for trials or hearings, and drafts documents to be filed. Uses software for electronic discovery of materials such as email for a trial. May specialize in a particular area of the law such as corporate or criminal law, family law or real estate law.
Litigation Paralegal Weaver Currie, PC Santa Rosa, CA Job Details Full-time $40 - $50 an hour 20 hours ago Benefits Free parking Profit sharing Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off Vision insurance Paid sick time Qualifications Microsoft Excel Microsoft Outlook Serving legal documents Caseload management Filing Legal discovery Legal motion preparation Attention to detail Calendar management Document viewing software Legal case management Paralegal Certificate Adobe Acrobat Managing litigation projects Pleadings filing assistance Full Job Description Litigation Paralegal - Santa Rosa, CA Weaver Currie, PC is seeking an experienced Litigation Paralegal with 3-5 years of civil litigation experience to join our Santa Rosa office. This is a full-time position with an ASAP start date. The Litigation Paralegal will support attorneys through all phases of civil litigation, including case management, discovery, motions, depositions, hearings, mediation, arbitration, trial preparation, filing, service, and resolution. Key Responsibilities Maintain litigation calendars and calculate statutory, court, and discovery deadlines. Monitor court dockets and case activity and communicate upcoming deadlines and hearings to attorneys. Prepare pleadings, motions, discovery, correspondence, and litigation documents. Draft discovery requests and responses, including interrogatories, requests for production, and requests for admission. Manage document review, organization, and production. Assist with depositions, hearings, mediations, arbitrations, and trials. Prepare exhibits, deposition binders, and trial materials. File and serve documents in state and federal courts. Coordinate with clients, opposing counsel, courts, experts, and other parties. Provide case management and general litigation support. Required Qualifications 3-5 years of civil litigation paralegal experience. Strong knowledge of California civil litigation procedures. Demonstrated litigation calendaring, docketing, and deadline-management experience. Strong discovery experience. Experience with pleadings, motions, electronic filing, and service. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Exceptional attention to detail and organization. Ability to manage multiple cases and competing deadlines. Strong initiative, work ethic, professionalism, and follow-through. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Ability to remain calm and effective under pressure. Compliance with applicable California paralegal requirements. Technology Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Adobe Acrobat Professional is required. Experience with Clio practice management software is a plus. Familiarity with legal case management software, litigation technology, and Judicial Council forms is preferred. A paralegal certificate is preferred . Benefits Health insurance Vacation time Sick time Profit sharing Competitive compensation
Job Type:
Full-Time Location:
Santa Rosa, CA Start Date:
Immediate To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter .
Pay:
$40.00 - $50.00 per hour
Benefits:
401(k) Dental insurance Free parking Health insurance Paid sick time Paid time off Profit sharing Vision insurance
