Paralegal - Los Angeles

A California Statewide Insurance Defense Firm has an outstanding opportunity for a Paralegal in the Los Angeles office. We are looking for a team player who enjoys a cordial, diverse and fast-paced working environment. The candidate will possess a minimum of 5-8 years of experience in civil litigation defense.

Essential Functions:

• Prepare routine or complex legal documents for review by attorneys.
• Review, organizes and summarizes reports, including medical records, and other case materials.
• Draft pleadings, subpoenas, discovery requests and responses, correspondence, interrogatories/answers, notices of examination under oath, and other legal documents.
• Participate in special administrative and legal research projects as requested.
• Assist in deposition preparation, pre-trial investigations, trial preparation, including assistance with preparation of witnesses for deposition and/or trial.
• Prepare depositions, legal memos and trial binders.
• Prepare exhibits and other demonstrative evidence for use at trial.
• Draft settlement agreements.
• Other projects and duties as assigned

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum of 5-8 years of experience in civil litigation defense.
• Must have the ability to handle competing litigation deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Must possess excellent writing and communication skills with attention to detail.
• Must be proficient in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel, Lexis Nexis and Outlook.
• Must have knowledge of California court rules, motions, discovery, evidence, litigation documentation, court rules, and procedures.
• Must be able to multi-task and maintain a consistent method of organization

Benefits:

• Billing Bonus Program.
• Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(K), FSA, group Life and LTD offered for eligible employees.
• Paid Vacation and Sick time for eligible employees. All inquiries are kept confidential.