Litigation Paralegal

Job Summary

Assists the attorneys in answering interrogatories and preparing motions, complaints, briefs and other legal documents; and performs all types of legal support work assigned research as permitted by the rules of the State Bar.

Essential Job Functions

• Assists attorneys in answering interrogatories; interviews clients and reduces answers to writing; reviews work with attorneys and prepares answers in final form.
• Obtains, reviews and summarizes medical records at the direction of trial attorneys and has them reviewed by experts as necessary; and arranges for medical examinations.
• Assists attorneys in preparing motions, and researches legal points in connection therewith.
• Assists attorneys in interviewing witnesses preparatory to and during trials as necessary.
• Assists attorneys in preparing documents and evidence for trial.
• Performs other functions as assigned.

Physical Actions

Required job duties are essentially sedentary work consisting of occasional walking, standing and lifting and/or carrying 20 lbs. Maximum, seeing, and speaking.

Physical Environment

Required job duties are normally performed in a climate-controlled office environment.

Education Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required. 2 year Associates Degree OR 3 years experience working as a Paralegal. AND Paralegal certificate or a degree in paralegal studies or the completion of at least one year of law school. Preferred: Bachelor's degree. Paralegal certificate from American Bar Association (ABA) approved program.

Experience Requirements

One year experience working in a civil litigation law firm, preferred.