Litigation Paralegal

CAREER ANNOUNCEMENT LITIGATION PARALEGAL
A reputable, fast-growing employee rights law firm practicing employment law is seeking to fill a full-time Litigation Paralegal position in its Pasadena office as detailed below.
Title : Litigation Paralegal (on-site, not remote)

Location : Pasadena, CA

Hours : Full-Time / 40 hours per week (Mo-Fri 8:30am-5:30pm)

Starting Pay : $30.00 - $40.00+ per hour (depending on experience)

Certification : Paralegal certificate (or equivalent paralegal experience) is required.

Experience : Law office experience is a must.

Benefits : We provide benefits to full-time employees after a 90-day probational period including health, dental and
vision benefits, paid vacation, paid holidays, 401K among other perks.

Responsibilities :

- Providing all necessary support to one or more attorneys;

- Preparing/drafting and filing legal documents such as complaints, motions, briefs, discovery;

- Maintaining relevant case information;

- Maintain and update inventories of contact details;

- Handling client communications and working with clients as needed;

- Effectively communicate with witnesses, clients, colleagues and partners;

- Facilitate the meeting of deadlines;

- Managing records, projects and calendars to make sure everything functions smoothly;

- Indexing and updating pleadings and discovery files;

- Transcribing and/or proofreading legal documents;

- Collecting and delivering documents;

- Making travel arrangements for one or more Lawyers;

- Conducting research and investigating facts regarding cases;

- Assisting other staff as requested, and other duties as necessary.
General Skills Required : Excellent verbal communication skills; excellent telephone etiquette, great note-taking skills,
professional and upbeat attitude, attention to detail, honesty, good written communication, dependable, ability to
follow instructions, computer savvy, great typing skills, multi-tasking, ability to prioritize, excellent organizational skills.

Computer Skills Preferred : Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook Email / Calendar, Adobe, Apple O/S.

Language Skills : Fluent in English (spoken & written); Spanish speaking is a plus.