Federal Litigation Paralegal - Los Angeles, United States - Amvotech solutions

Amvotech solutions

Verified Company

Los Angeles, United States

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

beBee recruiter

Job Title:
Federal Litigation Paralegal

Location:
Los Angeles Metropolitan Area

Summary:

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Drafting legal documents, formal discovery requests, notices, interrogatories, motions and summaries of depositions

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Handling all processes in Federal Court and helping to manage the Firm's deadline tracking:

Assisting with locating and contacting witnesses, arranging for the interview and evaluation of witnesses, drafting witness declarations in proceedings and pretrial statements, and assisting with the preparation of witness testimony
Compiling and organizing trial notebooks, exhibits and files
Coordinating the scheduling of witnesses, assisting attorneys with witness issues, exhibits and note taking at State Bar trials
Drafting formal discovery requests and responses, including special interrogatories, requests for admissions, production demands, deposition notices and motions to compel for the attorney
Performing legal research including statutory and case law and drafts forms, research memoranda, proposed rules, orders and other documents
Preparing summaries of depositions and court transcripts and witness testimony
The Paralegal may perform a number of other similar or related duties which may not be specifically included within this position description, but which are consistent with the general level of the job and the responsibilities described

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's degree, or equivalent work experience in a field that develops the skills required for the functions and responsibilities of the position
Completion of an ABA approved paralegal program
Minimum two (2) years' experience as a paralegal
Extensive experience handling cases in Federal Court
Successful completion of the State Bar validated standard tests for the position
Accomplished computer keyboarding skills

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS

Knowledge of attorney client relationships applicable to the performance of major duties and responsibilities of the position
Principles of legal writing
Problem identification, analysis and evaluation
Principles of effective writing and verbal presentation
Business math for completing nontechnical calculations such as addition, subtraction, multiplication and division
Computerized information and database record keeping systems
Knowledge of Westlaw or other computerized legal research system(s)
Proficient with Microsoft Office, specifically Outlook, Word, and Excel

ESSENTIAL ELEMENTS / ABILITIES

Possess visual capability and digital dexterity to operate a computer and other standard office equipment
Make fine visual distinctions upon proofreading written documents and viewing information on a computer screen
Communicate clearly and effectively in person and in writing
Digital dexterity to assemble, retrieve and replace files
Communicate by telephone
Endure prolonged periods of sitting
Speak clearly and articulate complex messages in digestible and understandable language
Travel by air and automobile as required
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to problem solve and be a critical thinker
Excellent organizational and leaderships skills
Cooperative, positive attitude and team player

Pay:
$75, $100,323.96 per year

Benefits:

Schedule:

Ability to Commute:

Work Location:
Hybrid remote in Los Angeles, CA 90001

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