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Litigation Paralegal
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What they do
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.
$76,708 / year median in California
+8% projected growth
Job Description
Key ResponsibilitiesSupport multiple attorneys handling civil litigation matters through all phases of litigationAssist with case management from initial filing through discovery, trial preparation, and closingPrepare, organize, and maintain pleadings, motions, discovery, correspondence, and case filesCoordinate and manage court filings, with e-filing experience strongly preferredTrack deadlines, court dates, and litigation calendarsAssist with discovery, document production, and trial preparationCommunicate with clients, courts, opposing counsel, and vendors as neededMaintain accurate and organized case records and litigation documents