Litigation Paralegal - Infinity Law Group

Looking for a full-time paralegal for a small, but quickly expanding, civil litigation firm located in Lafayette, CA. Paralegal with litigation experience required. This position is a unique opportunity to gain valuable, first-hand legal experience while working directly under multiple attorneys. Looking for someone who is hard-working, organized, detail-oriented, and flexible. This position will work at our Lafayette office Monday through Friday.

Responsibilities

• Preparing claims for litigation from intake to resolution under attorney supervision, including preparing administrative submissions, drafting state and federal court pleadings, and preparing for trial and/or arbitration.

• Conducting legal research and prepare memoranda.

• Managing and executing document preservation and litigation hold notices.

• Preparing, maintaining, and updating electronic case files to ensure efficiency, organization, proper case management, and understanding of case status by other employees and attorney.

• Identifying and completing periodic tasks related to the management of each case, documenting notes in the case management system.

• Managing, updating, and entering calendar deadlines, including court dates and statutes of limitation.

• Preparing and responding to written discovery, cataloging evidence, and organizing evidence in anticipation of trial.

• Scheduling depositions and summarizing deposition testimony.

• Performing other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent
• 5+ years' as Litigation Paralegal
• Paralegal certification required
• Experience with commercial litigation, real estate, or employment law preferred
• Computer literacy and familiarity/fluency with Adobe, Excel, Microsoft Office, and Outlook.
• Ability to work overtime when needed